Encourage your child to write in the journal each night before bed time. Write letters to your children and ask them to write back. Have your child write a letter or send a postcard to a cousin, grandparent or friend. A trip to the grocery store can be used to work on math skills by doing price comparisons between products, figuring out how much you are saving during a sale and by reviewing cash register receipts for accuracy. March break also provides an opportunity to help children experience the arts.
Studies show that the arts actually help children learn better by fostering creativity.
By showing an interest in art, dance or music, parents help their children experience the arts. During March break, parents can look for local art exhibits, concerts or plays to which they could take their children.