One of the biggest challenges faced by parents in the United States and Canada as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the extended closure of schools. With children stuck at home and parents forced to work from home to prevent the spread of the viral infection, it has been difficult to find creative and productive ways to keep the children busy and engaged.
With no sign of schools re-opening any time soon, it’s time for parents to get creative and find interesting activities to keep their children academically challenged, stimulated, and occupied.
Scientific Concepts Through Experimentation
Trying different science experiments can be a fun and educational way to learn new scientific concepts. It also helps develop children’s problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, planning and goal-setting skills. It also encourages their natural intellectual curiosity and gives them a fresh perspective on how things work. Try simple and safe experiments using everyday household items such as vinegar and baking soda volcano, yeast and hot water balloon, and flame and egg vacuum experiments.
Cooking and Baking Skills
Cooking and baking not only help develop key life skills but also help across other aspects of life.
Following the recipe and measuring out the ingredients strengthens their numerical concepts and encourages an appreciation for math.
Being careful with ingredients and avoiding spilling requires the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, which only comes from practice.
And finally, cooking and baking reinforce the concept of getting a reward for hard work as children get to enjoy the delicious fruits of their labour.
Get Crafty
Arts and crafts are a great way to boost creativity in children while doing something productive in the process. Art also helps children express themselves and encourages their coordination and fine motor skills. Using various household objects and up-cycling them into beautiful art projects inspires children to think critically and strengthens their decision-making skills.
Learn A New Language
There are plenty of studies that show how learning more than one language allows children to understand new concepts, makes them more creative, and develops better problem-solving skills. Take the extra time your children have these days and dedicate an hour a day for learning a new language. Not only will this increase the chances of success for your child in their professional lives, but it will also help develop their concentration, memory, and ability to multitask.
Robotics and Coding
Technology is the future, with new advancements being made each day. One of the most popular fields of technology that is advancing rapidly is AI (Artificial Intelligence) and robotics. Enrolling your child in an online robotics class will help them learn the basics of coding and building viable models that can support numerous AI applications. It will encourage their innovative thinking process and enhance their ability to find solutions for challenging problems.
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At COMPUCHILD, we offer numerous STEM programs that focus on subjects such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Math for a holistic learning experience for your child. As a parent, you can browse the locations in the United States and Canada that offer COMPUCHILD’s Entrepreneurial STEAM™ programs such as Lego® Robotics, Pre-programming Logic, and Introduction to Machines.
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