58 School's Out
Síog Moore Founder, LittleLand Nursery and Montessori Centre
I believe summer is an important time to re-create. When children have time to slow down, the experiences of the year can settle and become part of who they are. Summer often comes with pressure to keep children busy, but they do not need a packed schedule to have a meaningful break. Think about your favourite childhood memory. Was it the destination, or the people you shared it with? Even in the UAE summer heat, learning can happen at home. Children can help prepare meals, bake, sort laundry, build dens, or enjoy water play with simple household items. For older children, technology can be a creative tool through photography, storytelling, video editing and graphic design, rather than something used passively. “The most valuable summer experiences are often the simplest: talking, laughing, creating, helping and spending time together.”
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