Ways To Help Your Students Stay Sharp Over The Holiday Break

webmaster November 07 , 2018

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For students, the upcoming winter break is a time to celebrate and enjoy the holidays and quality time with family and friends. While it’s important that you child take a little time to relax and unwind, it’s also crucial that they continue to put their brains to good use on vacation. To avoid the dreaded holiday break “brain drain,” here are some ways you can encourage your child to keep their mind sharp over winter break:

• Stay active- They should take the time to focus on their physical activities and sports they’re involved in.
• Participate in community service, as an individual or as a family- Not only will this look good on a college application, but they will be doing good in their community too.
• Develop a new skill- With the time off, your child can finally pursue other passions they have been interested in.
• Talk to businesses about job shadowing or internship opportunities- This is the perfect time to network with family and friends and see if there are any potential work opportunities they could get involved with.
• Assess school success- Evaluating how school has been going all year, and making new plans for the remainder of school can be very beneficial.  
• Prepare for college- It’s never too early to study and prepare for the SAT or ACT, or to work on college applications.
• Organize their room and their drawers-   The start of a New Year is a great time to organize their personal space. Starting out fresh and organized will help productivity and feel like they have a grasp on their space.
• Read and review during the break- Encourage your student to bring home class notes to review before returning to school. Tackling subjects little by little over a break can be a helpful way to learn material without feeling overwhelmed.
• Work with a tutor- Just because your child is on a break from school, doesn’t mean they have to stop meeting with their tutor. Keeping consistent meetings will allow your child to review their material at their own pace and feel more than ready when it’s time to head back to the classroom.

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