TeamKids’ Post

Summer vacation, and while the break is much needed, it can be challenging to keep kids occupied and engaged in meaningful activities. Here’s how you can tackle this challenge and turn summer into a season of fun and learning: Challenges: Boredom: Kids can quickly get bored without the structure of school. Screen Time Overload: Increased free time often leads to excessive screen use. Learning Loss: Long breaks can lead to a loss of academic skills and knowledge. Solutions: Outdoor Adventures: Plan nature hikes, scavenger hunts, or trips to the local park to keep them active and curious. Educational Games and Apps: Use fun, interactive apps that focus on math, reading, and science. Creative Projects: Encourage creativity with arts and crafts, science experiments, or building projects. Reading Challenges: Create a summer reading list or join a library summer reading program. Skill Workshops: Enroll them in summer camps or online classes for coding, music, or other interests. Community Activities: Check out local museums, zoos, and community centers for summer programs. Benefits: Keeps Minds Active: Engaging activities prevent the summer slide and keep learning ongoing. Reduces Screen Time: Diverse activities encourage physical activity and reduce reliance on screens. Builds New Skills: Summer is a great time for kids to discover new interests and talents. Strengthens Family Bonds: Fun and educational activities provide quality family time and create lasting memories. Don’t let summer be a lull—turn it into an exciting, enriching experience for your kids! 🏕️🎨📖 #SummerLearning #KidsActivities #FamilyTime #EducationalFun

𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Have an awesome kiddo who needs a camp made with them in mind? This year, we will offer a summer camp that includes opportunities to build social skills through experiences and peer interactions while having fun! If you are interested, please check out the information below. We are keeping the camp size small so please let us know right away if you're interested at campinquiry@accessservices.org #summercamp #funwithlearning #unlockingpotential

So...how do I pick them up at 2pm? Summer is on. My work hasn't changed. Last year, we tried 8am to 6pm summer camps - they ended up being great for us as working parents, but a terrible fit for our little one. This year, better fitting camps will end ~2/3pm with some at least 30 minutes away. I am grateful for having this flexibility and choice AND things will be very different in how I work, how to schedule with clients appropriately, etc. Some may have kids home all day. Whether you have a parent or not on your team, summer is a shift for many. Consider asking your teammates questions like: -What does your summer look like? What will be different for you? -What would be helpful for me to know and how can I best support you?(e.g. moving a team meeting or 1:1 time slot)?

🌟 It was an AMAZING Day 8 of Session B at Hope Haven's Summer Career Camp! 🌟 👉Our career campers kicked off their morning in the Job Exploration Session with a burst of creativity, making Summer Community Helper Hand Puppets. They picked their favorite community helpers and got busy crafting lifeguards, park rangers, doctors, librarians, and more! The room was buzzing with excitement as they brought their puppets to life, learning about the roles and responsibilities of each helper. 👉As part of their job duties today, they tackled the much-needed but often overlooked skill of laundry tending. They learned the proper way to fold clothes and the importance of keeping their work neat and presentable. It was a hands-on lesson in maintaining professionalism and attention to detail. In Work Readiness, our campers got some great life advice about procrastination from an unexpected source—SpongeBob SquarePants. Through the hilarious episode, they discovered valuable lessons: 🔹Procrastination exists and needs to be managed. 🔹It’s quicker and more satisfying to complete a task than to put it off. 🔹Listening to that little voice urging you to get back to work is crucial. 🔹The longer you delay a task, the more daunting it seems. 🔹Completing tasks brings a great sense of achievement. 👉The day got even more fun and engaging during music therapy with Ms. Emily from Upbeat Music, in partnership with Cathedral Arts Project. Our campers got their rhythm going with their favorite Boomwhackers, creating vibrant and rhythmic tunes that had everyone dancing and laughing. It’s not too late to register your students aged 14-21 with an IEP or 504 Plan for our upcoming sessions. Each session runs for 2 weeks, and a separate Vocational Rehabilitation referral is needed for each one. Click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMJ9Eyc to learn more about signing up for Hope Haven's Career Camp! #CareerCamp #HopeHaven #FutureLeaders #SummerFun #CreativeLearning 🌟🎨🎶

#Universities aim to create a memorable experience for their students, similar to planning a grand family reunion. Orientation and family weekend events are crucial in setting the tone for the university experience. Just like a multi-course meal, orientation is the appetizer, hinting at everything to come. But it's the main course, family weekend, where deeper connections are forged and emotional investments are made. Universities, like meticulous reunion planners, use tools like VisualZen, Inc. to ensure every participant leaves satisfied, appreciated, and more connected than when they arrived. But universities don't just consider students as "family" - they recognize all supporters who champion their students' success. By the end of this festive gathering, universities aim to prepare their students not only for successful careers but also as lifelong ambassadors who carry forward the university's legacy and spirit. #GoVZO #highered

Some important life skills are not taught in sch00l. Important practical steps to talent development are not done in sch00l. Major personal development activities are not done in sch00l. Intentional parents understand this 👆🏻and make plans for their ch1ldren to engage in personal development programs. They engage their ch1ldren in personal development programs because they understand that many important life skills are not taught in sch00l. An opportunity for your ch1ldr£n to engage in personal development activities during this long holiday is here. The Kids & Teens Summer Timeout 2024 is here! 💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺 The 2023 Kids & Teens Summer Timeout was fun-filled, engaging and at the same time, a moment of deep learning. Using fun-filled strategies, the participants were guided to explore their natural creative abilities, inherent gifts and important life skills. They had such a great time that many of them requested we repeat the timeout during the Christmas holiday but unfortunately, The Kids & Teens Summer Timeout is designed to happen once a year, during the long holidays. Now, if your ch1ld had a great time during the 2023 Kids & Teens Summer Timeout, get ready for a time to remember in 2024 Kids & Teens Summer Timeout with the theme : Stand Out From The Crowd. You can't afford to miss giving your child The Kids & Teens Summer Timeout experience. Are you aware that there's an early bird discount which ends in 48 hours? Check the comment section for details and get them enrolled immediately so that they can start gathering their tools for the Timeout. #oluchimadu #talent #talentmonetizationcoach #talentmaximizationcoach #talentmaximizationacademy #purpose #ThePurposeDrivenLife #purposedrivenwoman #thepurposefulchildrenacademy

🌞 Happy First Day of Summer! 🌞 As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, it's the perfect time to reflect on our achievements from the first half of the year and set new goals for the months ahead. Whether you're planning to dive into professional development, start a new project, or simply recharge, let's make this summer count! To all my connections in education, what are your summer plans? Any exciting projects or personal milestones on the horizon? #FirstDayOfSummer #SummerGoals #ProfessionalGrowth #EducationCommunity

🌟 Attention all teachers! ✏️🍎 Ahhh, summertime! If you’re a teacher, just reading or hearing that word can flood you with feelings of relief and respite. And for good reason. Teachers work hard, and the school year can be just as grueling as it is fulfilling. Educators are multidisciplinary professionals doing everything from creating lesson plans and giving classroom instruction to reading and grading hundreds of papers and tests. On top of that, they devise games and presentations, chaperone field trips, lead clubs, and meet with parents. They also continually develop their skills through professional development. With their summer break, teachers have an opportunity to choose with intention whatever activities most restore and fulfill them. Summer can be their chance to explore travel or hobbies they don’t have time for during the school year. They can also use the time to develop their professional skills and qualifications by working toward a degree or achieving a new certification. Or they can get a summer job, whether education-related or not. Most decide to do some combination of these ideas. For best results, plan ahead! Ready to take your summer to another level? Click the link to read more and get the most out of your vacation. Do not miss it! https://hubs.la/Q02CFfvR0 ☀️💼 #TeachersSummerBreak #SummerInspo #SearchalityBlog

Here is your daily Monday dose of Motivation, be careful and stay focused kings and queens !! #MondayMotivation #NewDayNewOpportunities #DevilIsInTheDetails #InternshipGoals #PsychologyMatters #BewareOfComplacency #StayStrongAndFocused #MotivatedMondays #DailyMotivation #NewDayNewMindset #DevilishDetermination #InternshipSuccess #PsychologyInsights #BewareOfDistractions #StayMotivated

Let’s encourage our children to achieve their dreams by starting at an early age. Happy Children's Day! Spark Their Curiosity, Not Pressure: Exploring Careers Let's celebrate Children's Day by nurturing their curiosity, not pressuring a career path! Here are some fun ways to spark their exploration: 1. Playtime with Purpose: Turn playtime into career exploration! Building with blocks? They might be the future architects! Playing doctor! Maybe a future healthcare professional! 2. Story Time Adventures: Read books about different careers! Let their imaginations soar with tales of firefighters, artists, astronauts, and more. 3. Community Connections: Visit a fire station, library, or art studio. Seeing professionals in action ignites curiosity! 4. The "Why" Game: Encourage questions! When they ask "Why?" about the world, answer enthusiastically and explore potential careers that answer those questions. 5. Focus on Skills, Not Jobs: Instead of specific jobs, highlight transferable skills like problem-solving, creativity, and communication. These are valuable in any career path! Remember, childhood is for exploration and joy!  By fostering their curiosity and exposing them to different possibilities, we prepare them to discover their passions and choose fulfilling career paths when right. Start here by visiting: mymivant.com Happy Children's Day! #ChildrensDay #TechMay #InnovationCelebration #McAndersonTech #May #TechLearning #CodingforEmployment #InnovationOpportunity #McAndersonTech #TechMeetUp #Interview #Techjouney #Mivant #OnlineLearning