The classroom teachers have planned curriculum to prepare the students for the trips. You may want to start with this definition of an arboretum-a garden in which shrubs and trees, especially rare trees, are cultivated and exhibited. Here are some things you can do to keep their minds active and give them a good start in school next fall. Try to find a time when your whole family can read together. Or have your child read you a bedtime story.
Many libraries plan special summer activities.
Try looking for letters of the alphabet on signs as you drive. For older children, games like Scrabble help build vocabulary. If your family is planning a vacation this summer, have the children write to the departments of tourism in states you intend to visit. And of course, friends and relatives will enjoy hearing from your children at any time. You can always enjoy a picnic in the park, especially if the kids help plan the meal.