Create a Home Summer Camp | Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union
The summer of the virus means a lot of cancelled plans and disappointment, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little effort, you can put on a home summer camp that can keep your little ones entertained, whether you’re there with them all day every day or want to make the most of those precious hours you are.
Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union has some tips to help you do that!
Keep Them Learning
Summer learning loss, also called the “summer slide,” is a real concern in a normal year as time away from the classroom creates conditions that cause many children to regress in their educations. Teachers fear the backward moves will be more significant this year with school shutdowns putting kids out of class for two to three months longer than a normal shutdown.
Fortunately, there are some activities you can work into your home summer camp that can help stem the ebb. While reading alone is a great help in that area, here are some ideas that can also help.
Explore the world with National Geographic Kids.
Explore beyond the world with the NASA Kids’ Club.
Tour a famous museum virtually.
Create your own learning games.
Get Crafty
Crafting can help feed your kids’ creativity, keep them entertained and produce lifelong keepsakes you can save yourself or send to relatives and friends.
Try out cupcake wrapper bouquets.
Get Outside
Whether you go out to be active or just to hang out surrounded by some different scenery, going outside is a good idea when you’re stuck at home. Here are some ideas for making the most of your time outdoors.
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