With the holidays looming, we know it’s easy to give in to little people’s demands and to opt for the ‘easier’ option. However, at Cannons Creek Independent School, we believe in constantly growing and learning. At the end of every term, our Pre-Primary School families are given Holiday Work Packs to combat boredom, but to also keep up the very necessary skills that are taught every day in the classroom. This booklet is full of midline activity ideas, cutting, colouring, and auditory perception activity ideas. Download a copy and print it out as part of your holiday survival kit!
Here’s what happens when kids are given screens to prevent boredom:
1. They tune out their surroundings and fail to make every day observations and connections that are important for their development.
2. They do not learn to entertain themselves creatively.
3. They don’t learn how to self-regulate.
4. Their attention spans are diminished because they become dependent on flashy, digital learning and distractions.
5. They can become anxious and stressed when deprived of on-demand entertainment.
Source: BoredTeachers.com
Activity sources: Various
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