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June updates from Ms. Schulenberg

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Summer Ideas:

• Local Summer Camps and Programs: Summer is right around the corner! Registration is already open for many programs, and spots fill up fast! Here are some ideas for local fun and educational summer programs:

 Local Summer Opportunities.

• Reading is a great way to keep kids engaged in learning over the summer.
  • Here are some tips to ignite a love of learning. Learnhow

• Apps That Inspire Kids to Play Outside:
  • Apps designed for outdoor adventures let kids do everything from studying bugs to identifying constellations. Click here

• Tips for Managing Screen Time:
  • Must-Have Apps for Family Travel: Keep kids entertained and learning during the long hauls. Find apps
  • Great Audiobooks for Kids: All kids need are a set of headphones and a vivid imagination. See the list
  • Create a Healthy “Play-Diet” for the summer: Play -Diet
    • Ideas for Summer screen time rules Click Here
    • Managing screen dependency and creating a media plan Here.
    • Examples of family media agreements on the Common Sense Media website: Family Media Agreement or HealthyChildren.org Customize Your Own Family Media Use Agreement.

Parenting Websites:

• ParentMap: https://www.parentmap.com/ - Resources and ideas on health, education, food and home, parenting, family media, and camps. Check out the calendar for fun, local events to enjoy with the family!
• Parenttoolkit: https://www.parenttoolkit.com/ - Resources on academics, social emotional well-being, health and wellness, and student growth benchmarks.
• Healthy Children: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx- resources for ages and stages, healthy living, safety and prevention, family life, health issues, tips and tools.