Take the March school holidays as a chance to spend time with your child and keep their brain working throughout the break with this list of productive things to do during holidays!
The school term is almost out, which means it’s almost time for you and your child to rest and recharge! That doesn’t mean putting the learning on hold, though.
In fact, it’s perfectly possible to keep your child engaged and learning throughout the March school holidays. Whether through an introduction to a new skill or a custom holiday study timetable, there’s a lot you can do to ensure your child makes the most of the break.
This is especially useful if your child needs to do some serious revision before the resumption of school. For example, if your child has a major exam or new challenge coming up after the break, a good daily routine will help them optimise their efforts.
And no, this doesn’t mean you have to create such a regimented routine that it makes them feel like they’re still in school. In fact, you should plan for them to have more free time than otherwise. This is still the break and you don’t want them burning out.
The idea is just to give them more direction in how they make use of the holidays by providing for both their relaxation at home and the return to the classroom. Remind them that allocating time to short study or revision sessions will make the return to school smoother for them too. It may even mean shorter study sessions later on (since there’s less to revise), as a result!
Does this seem like an odd idea? In truth, it’s one of the most productive things to do during the holidays for children, because it can train them in so many things.
For one thing, talking to them about current events can help them broaden their general knowledge, which may come in handy elsewhere. Students may use knowledge like this to give them context and colour on specific topics chosen for oral exams, for example.
Another way it helps your child is by encouraging the development of their communication and language skills. Through natural discussion, you can help them practise both their self-expression and comprehension.
What’s more, it can help build critical thinking. As you talk about various topics, you may find your child asking questions or puzzling out certain ideas – so support them when that happens and try to nurture their logical development.
Finally, it can lead to the growth of their -confidence. Provided you show genuine interest in both sharing a topic with your child and listening to what they have to say about it, your child can get a serious boost of self-esteem.
Who says the only skills to learn during holidays have to be academic? You can enrich your child’s break by introducing them to a nice new hobby during the holidays – one that stimulates other parts of their brain and development.
Learning an instrument is an example. Various studies have linked musical education to benefits like neuroplasticity and cognitive development, as well as increased motor control (from using instruments). Besides, as Schopenhauer said, music is the food of the soul.
And speaking of food, you can also introduce your child to a practical hobby like baking or cooking. Even if they don’t turn out to be the next Michelin-starred master chef, they can still benefit from learning kitchen skills, especially in terms of independence. Plus, if they learn to make something they love, they get an edible award!
This is probably one of the best ways to support your child’s continued development while letting them have fun, especially if they’re aged 10 to 12. Introduce them to educational games and apps that are focused on topics where you think they need some revision.
Games that turn maths concepts into play are great for helping kids become more comfortable with numbers. Good choices here would be Monopoly if you’re into offline play while the fantasy-based Prodigy Math is good for digital platforms. Meanwhile, games like Scrabble or Bookworm are good for testing and expanding their vocabulary.
We have an article about this too, but basically, there are so many great events and exhibits this month that you’re spoiled for choice!
Whether your child happens to be a nature-lover (in which case you should check out Gardens by the Bay’s Sakura Floral Display) or a Disney fan (take them to Disney on Ice’s 100th Anniversary show!), you should be able to find something that will align with what they like.
This is a good way to indulge your child’s interests while also helping them deepen their exposure to and understanding of it. A stimulating experience like this can also become material for other activities – like a discussion with you of what they loved about the trip.
If you want to stimulate your child’s creativity, you can even encourage them to do something like draw some of the things they saw at the event or write paragraphs describing it in a journal.
As you can see, the March holidays can be the perfect opportunity to give your child new experiences or support them in their continued growth even as they step back temporarily from school.
Aside from the activities we’ve already listed, you can also try more directed programmes to sustain their learning. For example, at Aspire Hub, we have small group programmes designed to keep children engaged in their learning journeys – our coaches even draw up plans on motivating children to keep learning.
If you’re interested in supplementing your child’s development during the holidays with our educators’ help, reach out to us. Enquire about our programmes for your child today!
The school term is almost out, which means it’s almost time for you and your child to rest and recharge! That doesn’t mean putting the learning on hold, though.
In fact, it’s perfectly possible to keep your child engaged and learning throughout the March school holidays. Whether through an introduction to a new skill or a custom holiday study timetable, there’s a lot you can do to ensure your child makes the most of the break.
This is especially useful if your child needs to do some serious revision before the resumption of school. For example, if your child has a major exam or new challenge coming up after the break, a good daily routine will help them optimise their efforts.
And no, this doesn’t mean you have to create such a regimented routine that it makes them feel like they’re still in school. In fact, you should plan for them to have more free time than otherwise. This is still the break and you don’t want them burning out.
The idea is just to give them more direction in how they make use of the holidays by providing for both their relaxation at home and the return to the classroom. Remind them that allocating time to short study or revision sessions will make the return to school smoother for them too. It may even mean shorter study sessions later on (since there’s less to revise), as a result!
Does this seem like an odd idea? In truth, it’s one of the most productive things to do during the holidays for children, because it can train them in so many things.
For one thing, talking to them about current events can help them broaden their general knowledge, which may come in handy elsewhere. Students may use knowledge like this to give them context and colour on specific topics chosen for oral exams, for example.
Another way it helps your child is by encouraging the development of their communication and language skills. Through natural discussion, you can help them practise both their self-expression and comprehension.
What’s more, it can help build critical thinking. As you talk about various topics, you may find your child asking questions or puzzling out certain ideas – so support them when that happens and try to nurture their logical development.
Finally, it can lead to the growth of their -confidence. Provided you show genuine interest in both sharing a topic with your child and listening to what they have to say about it, your child can get a serious boost of self-esteem.
Who says the only skills to learn during holidays have to be academic? You can enrich your child’s break by introducing them to a nice new hobby during the holidays – one that stimulates other parts of their brain and development.
Learning an instrument is an example. Various studies have linked musical education to benefits like neuroplasticity and cognitive development, as well as increased motor control (from using instruments). Besides, as Schopenhauer said, music is the food of the soul.
And speaking of food, you can also introduce your child to a practical hobby like baking or cooking. Even if they don’t turn out to be the next Michelin-starred master chef, they can still benefit from learning kitchen skills, especially in terms of independence. Plus, if they learn to make something they love, they get an edible award!
This is probably one of the best ways to support your child’s continued development while letting them have fun, especially if they’re aged 10 to 12. Introduce them to educational games and apps that are focused on topics where you think they need some revision.
Games that turn maths concepts into play are great for helping kids become more comfortable with numbers. Good choices here would be Monopoly if you’re into offline play while the fantasy-based Prodigy Math is good for digital platforms. Meanwhile, games like Scrabble or Bookworm are good for testing and expanding their vocabulary.
We have an article about this too, but basically, there are so many great events and exhibits this month that you’re spoiled for choice!
Whether your child happens to be a nature-lover (in which case you should check out Gardens by the Bay’s Sakura Floral Display) or a Disney fan (take them to Disney on Ice’s 100th Anniversary show!), you should be able to find something that will align with what they like.
This is a good way to indulge your child’s interests while also helping them deepen their exposure to and understanding of it. A stimulating experience like this can also become material for other activities – like a discussion with you of what they loved about the trip.
If you want to stimulate your child’s creativity, you can even encourage them to do something like draw some of the things they saw at the event or write paragraphs describing it in a journal.
As you can see, the March holidays can be the perfect opportunity to give your child new experiences or support them in their continued growth even as they step back temporarily from school.
Aside from the activities we’ve already listed, you can also try more directed programmes to sustain their learning. For example, at Aspire Hub, we have small group programmes designed to keep children engaged in their learning journeys – our coaches even draw up plans on motivating children to keep learning.
If you’re interested in supplementing your child’s development during the holidays with our educators’ help, reach out to us. Enquire about our programmes for your child today!
