Students should not be compelled to just recall information at this stage
In the approaching weeks, parents may find themselves pondering the best ways to reintroduce their children to the school routine after a long summer break. One child might start missing school by mid-July, enjoying the challenge of solving a few problems for practice, while another might have recently started sleeping well and smiling without irritation at the mere mention of the word "school."
Vadim Hardin, head of the Department of Rhetoric at the "New Vision" school, advises that there is no universal answer, as each child's needs are unique. However, he offers some valuable insights to help parents navigate this transition.
One effective strategy is to be observant, listen, and remain nearby when deciding how to approach reintroducing children to school. A gentle reminder, such as placing a book from the summer reading list on a child's desk, could be an effective way to nudge them back into the habit of reading.
For teenagers, Vadim Hardin and Valentin Postnikov suggest several strategies to motivate reading during the summer:
- Incorporating technology and multimedia can make reading more engaging for tech-savvy teens, as e-books, audiobooks, and related multimedia offer an interactive experience.
- Allowing teenagers to choose their own reading materials increases their intrinsic motivation to read, as they feel a sense of autonomy.
- Organising reading competitions or offering rewards can encourage teens to set and achieve reading goals, fostering a sense of accomplishment.
- Encouraging group discussions, book clubs, or social media engagement around books fosters a sense of community and shared interest, making reading a social activity.
- Selecting books that align with teenagers' hobbies, passions, or current issues grabs their attention and makes reading more relevant.
- Active encouragement and modeling by adults can positively influence teens' reading habits, demonstrating the value and enjoyment of reading.
These approaches emphasise making reading enjoyable, relevant, and socially interactive to motivate teenagers during the summer break.
Meanwhile, in southern Russia, a million saigas, migratory antelopes that arrived from abroad, have reportedly destroyed crops, according to an economic report. As the summer progresses, parents will continue to weigh the options of gradually reintroducing their children to the school routine or allowing a purely relaxing holiday in August. Another approach could be to rewatch school program films and discuss them with the child, helping to re-establish a connection with the educational environment.
Education and self-development are essential aspects to consider during the summer break for teenagers. Rewatching school program films and discussing them with children can help re-establish a connection with the educational environment.
