3 ways kids can
brush up on their skills before school starts If your children’s reading and math skills tend to get a little rusty over the summer, they’re not alone. Here are three ways to help kids refresh their memory and start the new school year with confidence.
1. Review their notes. While not the
most exciting assignment, flipping through notes and worksheets from the previous school year can be an effective way to remind kids of what they learned. Pay close attention to concepts they struggled with.
2. Test their knowledge online.
5 tips for making kid-approved lunches Are you looking for ways to encourage your kids to eat healthy food at school? Here are a few tricks to make the contents of their lunchbox irresistible. reate Visual Appeal. Choose col1. C
orful foods, and arrange them in reusable containers that have several compartments. This will help keep ingredients looking and tas-ting fresh. Plus, your kids will have fun creating new combinations with every bite.
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Include Nutritious Snacks. If 4.
your children have a habit of not finishing their meal, make sure they have healthy and filling snacks on hand to give them the energy they need to get through the day. Think yogurt, trail mix or a legume pâté spread on crackers.
Provide Protein-Rich Op5.
tions. On days when you’re pressed for time
and need to opt for a ready-made meal and packaged snacks, be sure to favor ones with healthy ingredients that are high in protein and fiber.
Ingredients. Keep things interesting by varying the type of bread you use for sandwiches. English muffins, pitas, bagels and tortillas are all great options. You can also mix Finally, consider getting your children involved in preparthings up with meat and plant-based proteins, ing their lunch. If they have fun putting it together, they’ll and serve fruit in a variety of forms (dried, puréed, likely be excited to eat it. in salads, etc.).
There are numerous kid-friendly websites that feature games and exercises to help young students refresh their memory in subjects like math, history and science. Exploring these websites may get your kids excited about learning again.
3. Stock up on books. If your children ha-
ven’t done much reading during the summer, get them back into the habit by heading to your local library or bookstore. From novels to biographies and comics to nonfiction books, there’s something for every interest.
Additionally, there are plenty of ways to review your children’s knowledge in your daily life. For example, put their math and reading skills to the test in the kitchen by following a recipe. Remember, learning is more enjoyable for kids when they’re having fun. Content from Newspaper Toolbox
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overs. Did your kids really enjoy last
night’s dinner? To keep the excitement going and save yourself some time, simply put the leftovers in an insulated food container. Similarly, you can prepare a large batch of their favorite hot meal to use as lunches during the week. Content from Newspaper Toolbox
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