Summer certainly flies by, and before you know it, you’re combing online stores and sprawling malls for in-season backpacks, sparkly school supplies, trendy kids outfits, and this year’s reading list books. While a lot of kids across the country aren’t exactly jumping for joy for the start of the 2014-2015 school year, there is a lot to be excited about if you’re a teacher, and ESPECIALLY if you’re a parent.
Sure, there’s more peaceful hours at home while kids are in school, but back to school season also gives parents more opportunities to nurture their child’s learning before they start that next grade. It can be quite a challenge keeping kids educationally stimulated during the summer, especially with video games, iPads, and the latest fads getting in the way. While there are understandable obstacles, parents can get their hands on unique educational toys that are actually fun; plus it can help instill more confidence in learning comprehension before the big day.
For starters, help kids brush up on basic foreign language skills that may have been neglected over the Summer. Rather than stocking up on run of the mill language flashcards, parents can make language learning a blast with charming Spanish and French language bingo games. While educational games like this are often designed for children 5 and up, parents can also fine tune their long lost foreign language skills as well!
Promoting a healthy work ethic keeps kids on that right track toward success at school, while naturally encouraging kids to do their homework, help out the neighbors, do their dishes, and a host of other important at-home responsibilities. Magnetic responsibility charts help parents to encourage this productive behavior in a fun, interactive way. Furthermore, teachers themselves can use responsibility charts in their own classrooms to encourage better execution of in-class duties, like keeping their desks clean, taking care of the adorable classroom rabbit, cleaning up after lunch, and checking out school supplies.
Teaching responsibilities like sharing with others and coordinating group projects really helps kids later on in their careers. Working productively with others leads to positive results, and educational toys like solar system puzzles, wildlife floor puzzles, ThinkFun brand games, and unique cooperative board games help kids realize the fruitful outcomes of working together as a team.
This time around, make back to school season a fun, positive learning adventure by supplying a host of appealing educational toys aimed at helping kids perform at their best.
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