Summer Activities

Here is a great article from the LATimes.
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/14/health/la-he-iq-boost-20110614-1

 

Turns out that classes, tutoring, and other learning activities are only helpful to the children who enjoy them.  So, find learning activities your child enjoys!

 

• Memory games
• Building with blocks or Legos
• Writing and illustrating stories (http://Storybird.com is a great website for this.)
• Scavenger hunts
• Museum trips
• Music lessons
• Sports
• Dance class
• Tai Kwon Do
• Gymnastics
• Capoeira (sp?)
• Scouting
• Art class
• Swimming lessons
• Little League
• Drama Class
• Cooking Class
• Computer Class
• Tennis
• Sailing
• Paddleboarding
• Kayaking

The list is as endless as your imagination.  No need to hear "I'm bored!"  Try out a new lesson, everything can be a learning experience and can help increase your brain power, if you have a passion for it!