School’s Out

This is an exciting time of the year for all those who have been attending school over the past 9 months. It signals freedom from teachers, endless days of doing nothing but play or endless days of parents hearing I am bored, there’s nothing to do … You all have heard it before don’t deny it. Then there are those children who do not want the year to end because they have a hard time with change and don’t want a new teacher or school next year. All sorts of emotions are flying around right?

Some of the emotions of not wanting things to change can be eased by assuring a child that they can stay in touch with their friends from school over the summer and reminding them that their friends will be with them at school again in the fall. Another things to ease their fears would be to remind them that they can stop and visit their “old” classroom and teacher when they have free time. And it might help too to remind them that even adults have trouble with change as well, it always scary starting a new job, meeting a new boss or co-worker.

To overcome the, I’m bored there’s nothing to do syndrome it might help to make a “bucket” list of things to do during summer vacation. Make family time a priority, maybe have a story time each evening, prayer time each morning before everyone heads off to work and play. Take time to visit a local zoo, swimming pool/waterpark, nature reserve, museum, beach, planetarium, etc. Weekly picnics is a fun idea too, maybe visiting a different park each week. The ideas are endless we just need to remember to take the few minutes it takes to plan the outing and include prayer in the planning since with God’s help all things are possible.

Enjoy God’s wonderful creation this summer!