Extended school vacations, while exciting for children and families, can pose some challenges to a student’s learning trajectory. Due to the absence of schooling and lack of reinforcement of learned content, children can often experience what is called “learning loss.” Over time, the learning loss can grow greater and greater.
Therefore, in order to help minimize learning loss, it is crucial that children stay engaged and continue to have active learning experiences when school is not in session. Here are some fun ways to keep your child’s mind busy over the winter break: