Summer Holidays 2010 – What can you do to keep your children motivated during the summer?
In today’s society, many children are finding it difficult to cope with their class work and the competitive and ever changing school curriculum hence the need for extra coaching.
Many parents would look for private tutors during the holidays because it would:
- be a bit more relaxing for the child, can learn at their own pace,
- Give parents a chance to study, measure and structure their child’s performance without the pressures found in the classroom.
- Make it fun and enjoyable for the kids.
- Keeps them busy rather than have them on the computer or games all day. Talking of games, the use of braining training or interactive games have being found to be beneficial to kids and could help stimulate their brain function.
- One to one, so more attention is paid to the child and allows for recognition of weak points or issues that might not be discovered in school.
The result of holiday tutoring is immensely beneficial for the future of the child and is a step in the right the direction when we see the benefits it offers e.g.
- Self confidence and positive attitude towards school work when back in school.
- Learn different approaches to solving analytical problems and improves communication among their peers and teachers. Just found out one of my kids can only learn to play the piano by listening and watching others play than reading the music sheet. So I’ve had to switch from a music school to finding a tutor who can play to her for now.
Most of all the benefits can be rewarding for us parents – happier children, less worrying calls from school and a time to put our feet up and give you a well deserved pat on the back.
With Private tutors and institutions becoming more available, you have a better chance at finding a tutor that would suit your child and most importantly, you are in control of what you want from the tutor as well. Happy holidays everyone!
