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As summer starts, every parent begins to relax their children’s routine and academic pursuits. After all, children can be easily entertained by various summer activities, vacations, or even the television. Everyone, from the children to their parents and teachers, deserves a break from the school environment. After a year of homework, exams, and extracurricular activities, time is needed to reenergize for the next school year. For many teachers, however, the new school year begins with some stress. Students might come back from their summer vacation with more energy but often they’ve also lost two to three months of learning from the previous year. Teachers and students must go over last year’s material before they can continue with the planned syllabus.

Thus, the responsibility falls on the parents to make sure that children are maintaining their education during the summer months, even if only through informal channels. Half an hour of educational time in between summer activities will help kids stay focused and interested. Concentrating especially on areas where their children have had difficulty will allow parents to better prepare their kids for the upcoming year. Dedicating some time just for reading will greatly enhance a child’s comprehension and vocabulary, while keeping them engaged. Allow your children to pick books on their own from a library or reading list to make the process more enjoyable.

Students of the British curriculum in Dubai who speak different languages at home need to practice English outside of school in order to be prepared for the new year. Creative writing projects are a great way to improve your child’s language skills. Have them write a story, essay, or letter on an imaginative subject every week. Keep the learning process fun by playing board games and puzzles that teach them math skills or problem-solving. Let them use educational apps or online games to this effect as well.

With all the late nights, lazy mornings, and junk food, it’s important to make sure that children are spending their time wisely and staying healthy. Even if they get up later than usual, a healthy breakfast is crucial to their development over the summer. Regular eating habits should be maintained throughout the summer months, as well as plenty of hydration, especially in hot weather. Keep them active by taking them to parks and letting them observe nature, or enroling them in a summer program for their favorite sport.

With the above tips, children should be able to delve seamlessly into their studies once the new school year begins.