A NOTE FROM OUR COUNSELOR...
Hello Tarver-Rendon Family,
Surviving Summer! What an amazing school year we’ve had! I can’t believe that it’s almost over. Thank you to all the parents for making this school year such a success and allowing us the opportunity to teach your child! As the school year comes to an end, I wanted to remind you of the summer resources that are available to you and your child as well as some tips for surviving summer break! Over the summer, feel free to visit our outdoor drive-through library and check out a book or two for your students to read over the summer. In addition to our drive-through library, feel free to come and play in our Discovery Park!
As we gear up for summer break, many of us begin thinking about the dreaded and inevitable words…”I’m bored.” For many working families, summer time isn’t always filled with pool parties, trips, and playdates and it can be overwhelming trying to maintain day-to-day activities to keep your children engaged. Here are some tips for surviving summer break:
Regards,
Mr. Lane
TRE Counselor
Surviving Summer! What an amazing school year we’ve had! I can’t believe that it’s almost over. Thank you to all the parents for making this school year such a success and allowing us the opportunity to teach your child! As the school year comes to an end, I wanted to remind you of the summer resources that are available to you and your child as well as some tips for surviving summer break! Over the summer, feel free to visit our outdoor drive-through library and check out a book or two for your students to read over the summer. In addition to our drive-through library, feel free to come and play in our Discovery Park!
As we gear up for summer break, many of us begin thinking about the dreaded and inevitable words…”I’m bored.” For many working families, summer time isn’t always filled with pool parties, trips, and playdates and it can be overwhelming trying to maintain day-to-day activities to keep your children engaged. Here are some tips for surviving summer break:
- Schedule Fun: together with your child, come up with your summer “bucket list” activities the family wants and can afford to do this summer-trip to the zoo, backyard camping adventure, trip to the public library for read-aloud night, movie night, etc. Next, map out the activities on a calendar so your child will know when these adventures will take place. This will give them something to look forward to.
- Set Aside Time Each Day: fight the urge of over-scheduling events and activities. When it comes to summer, parents often feel a need to schedule every minute of the day with activities. Don’t forget to set aside time each day just to be present with your child…read a book with them before bed, cook dinner together, run through the sprinkler together, roast marshmallows or even just count the stars on a blanket in the backyard before bedtime, play a board game…try to do at least one thing a day to connect and have fun.
- Limit Technology: although this entertains our children, screen time should be limited so it doesn’t swallow up all of their time. As a parent, I’ve found myself guilty of this. Set timers and time limits on video games, iPad time, computer time, etc. Once the timer goes off, encourage your child to spend time reading a good book, playing in the backyard, creating an art project, or planning the next family getaway.
- Create Structure and Set Boundaries: many children love school because there is structure and clearly set boundaries. This helps them feel safe, organized, and productive. Summer routines are very different than school routines. However, it’s important to remember the necessity of routines. I agree that children need to be freed from the tight structure of the school year, but they also need the security of know that some things will remain the same such as keeping the same bedtime, maintaining the same chore expectations, etc.
Regards,
Mr. Lane
TRE Counselor
