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Why is it important to encourage learning during the holidays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring the holidays, students have more time to discover what really interests them, explore new skills, and reinforce what they’ve learned\u2014without the pressure of exams, tests, or grades. That\u2019s why summer can be an excellent time for learning to arise from motivation and personal curiosity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is essential for children with a strong interest in learning, who enjoy discovering new things or diving deep into topics they\u2019re passionate about. Providing them with suitable resources can be key to keeping that natural motivation alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, this learning must be voluntary and tailored to each student. It\u2019s not about imposing tasks or homework, but about offering resources that align with what motivates them and spark their interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Image by Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nResources to continue learning during the holidays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n1. Encouraging summer reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSummer is a great time to indulge in personal reading preferences. While there are usually mandatory readings during the school year, in summer your students have total freedom to read whatever they like most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What if you helped them find that one book that will stay with them for life? You can recommend books based on their interests or on the topics they\u2019ve shown most interest in during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A great way to send them these recommendations is through Edvoice<\/a>, Additio App\u2019s communication platform. There you can launch little summer reading challenges, like: \u201cWho can read three different genres before September?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis will motivate your students and help them enjoy reading even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Image by Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n2. Making good use of mobile devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Outside the classroom, it\u2019s hard to control how students use mobile devices. Even so, these devices can be powerful tools if used well. So summer is an ideal time to use educational apps that allow fun learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A great educational app is Duolingo<\/a>. It lets your students continue practicing the foreign language they\u2019re learning (Spanish, French, German, Italian\u2026), in an enjoyable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you want to reinforce language skills, they\u2019ll love the challenge of Wordle<\/a>. It became popular a few years ago and is a great game to test their language abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019d rather reinforce math skills, websites and apps like Matific<\/a> will challenge them to put into practice what they\u2019ve learned in class.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce your students return to school in September, you can use the quizzes<\/a> feature to do a little review of what they\u2019ve learned on their own over the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfVvZSp_wyM8zK9E5c8vcTWEqtRFautqhd4YH3CZEZ8RXbvvPIPbHIy8p0M7vF7a39vITFUt95ZwayFx8djhMNtaJhFlE1plnLbWR8vWbChl-vZnSVTduyJzFEpqWDr4kwyF6hp1Q?key=KRZEeaDbW9PVuJHtOD6GdA\")
Image by RDNE Stock project on Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n3. More relaxed holiday learning: educational challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nProposing educational challenges is a fun way to encourage learning in summer. It motivates students to learn through small missions, challenges or activities that spark their curiosity and foster independence. <\/strong>In summer, this allows them to keep learning based on their own interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEducational challenges have many benefits worth knowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- They encourage critical and creative thinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- They promote responsibility and self-reflection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- They develop skills like communication and collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few educational challenges to motivate your students this summer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Summer diary<\/strong>: students can keep a diary of what they\u2019ve done, felt or learned during the summer. This is a great way to work on written expression, personal reflection, and consistency. Plus, it can be adapted to any age, and doesn\u2019t need to include just text: they can add photos, objects, drawings\u2026 whatever!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Photo challenge<\/strong>: for students interested in photography or the arts, encourage them to do a photo challenge. They\u2019ll take pictures on different themes, and when back in September, they can present a small photo exhibit where they explain the whole process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Family challenge<\/strong>: Summer is also a time when students spend more time with their families. So it could be a great opportunity to encourage them to create a family tree, or even interview a family member.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can share all these challenges via Edvoice<\/a>, detailing the activities they can do and the rules of each challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n4. Summer camps: learning as a community too<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSummer camps often include activities that reinforce teamwork, independence, and creativity. If your school organizes one, the monitors can create a class group in Additio Ap<\/a>p<\/a> to manage attendance<\/a>, share photos with families or even assess competence-based skills like cooperation or initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdVXNMxeMkXMfNdCZTKbl6ukRfOTkcOaS1EyEURD6skAGVlwWJMgFHTw5FsnK0kgo-Pqf2QtdBAg-dGSj0K82fpdWUt3UIrlZGdPEjhhxpJKqtXC500BBRfcrNYEvguDLC3WMWQ?key=KRZEeaDbW9PVuJHtOD6GdA\")
Image by Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n5. Summer learning: encourage it through experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMuseums, nature walks, visits to historical monuments, interactive science centers, planetariums or natural parks can become true outdoor classrooms. No need to go far: sometimes, a visit to a local library or a stroll through a street market already offers a great learning opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can suggest nearby places that might interest your students, or send links to virtual tours for families who can\u2019t travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Image by bearfotos on Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTips for offering clear guidance to families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMany families appreciate it when schools give them ideas to support their children’s learning without resorting to rigid or mandatory tasks. You can send them some general recommendations such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Establish gentle routines that balance play, rest and exploration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Support without pressure, encouraging curiosity rather than obligation. If they don\u2019t want to do something, they don\u2019t have to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Take advantage of everyday situations as learning opportunities: cooking together, planning a trip, observing nature, solving small problems\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
In short, learning can be fun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSummer can be a great opportunity to learn from different places, at different paces, and in different ways. The important thing is not to fill time with educational activities, but to create spaces where students discover that learning can also be fun and aligned with their interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What other ideas would you suggest to encourage learning during the holidays? Let us know on our social networks: Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0Youtube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRemember that with Additio App, you can carry out competence-based assessment, placing students at the center of learning, keeping them informed of their progress and helping them identify areas for improvement and strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the holidays, students have more time to discover what really interests them, explore new skills, and reinforce what they’ve learned\u2014without the pressure of exams, tests, or grades. That\u2019s why summer can be an excellent time for learning to arise from motivation and personal curiosity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is essential for children with a strong interest in learning, who enjoy discovering new things or diving deep into topics they\u2019re passionate about. Providing them with suitable resources can be key to keeping that natural motivation alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, this learning must be voluntary and tailored to each student. It\u2019s not about imposing tasks or homework, but about offering resources that align with what motivates them and spark their interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Summer is a great time to indulge in personal reading preferences. While there are usually mandatory readings during the school year, in summer your students have total freedom to read whatever they like most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What if you helped them find that one book that will stay with them for life? You can recommend books based on their interests or on the topics they\u2019ve shown most interest in during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A great way to send them these recommendations is through Edvoice<\/a>, Additio App\u2019s communication platform. There you can launch little summer reading challenges, like: \u201cWho can read three different genres before September?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This will motivate your students and help them enjoy reading even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outside the classroom, it\u2019s hard to control how students use mobile devices. Even so, these devices can be powerful tools if used well. So summer is an ideal time to use educational apps that allow fun learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A great educational app is Duolingo<\/a>. It lets your students continue practicing the foreign language they\u2019re learning (Spanish, French, German, Italian\u2026), in an enjoyable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to reinforce language skills, they\u2019ll love the challenge of Wordle<\/a>. It became popular a few years ago and is a great game to test their language abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019d rather reinforce math skills, websites and apps like Matific<\/a> will challenge them to put into practice what they\u2019ve learned in class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your students return to school in September, you can use the quizzes<\/a> feature to do a little review of what they\u2019ve learned on their own over the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proposing educational challenges is a fun way to encourage learning in summer. It motivates students to learn through small missions, challenges or activities that spark their curiosity and foster independence. <\/strong>In summer, this allows them to keep learning based on their own interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Educational challenges have many benefits worth knowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few educational challenges to motivate your students this summer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can share all these challenges via Edvoice<\/a>, detailing the activities they can do and the rules of each challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Summer camps often include activities that reinforce teamwork, independence, and creativity. If your school organizes one, the monitors can create a class group in Additio Ap<\/a>p<\/a> to manage attendance<\/a>, share photos with families or even assess competence-based skills like cooperation or initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Museums, nature walks, visits to historical monuments, interactive science centers, planetariums or natural parks can become true outdoor classrooms. No need to go far: sometimes, a visit to a local library or a stroll through a street market already offers a great learning opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can suggest nearby places that might interest your students, or send links to virtual tours for families who can\u2019t travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many families appreciate it when schools give them ideas to support their children’s learning without resorting to rigid or mandatory tasks. You can send them some general recommendations such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Summer can be a great opportunity to learn from different places, at different paces, and in different ways. The important thing is not to fill time with educational activities, but to create spaces where students discover that learning can also be fun and aligned with their interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What other ideas would you suggest to encourage learning during the holidays? Let us know on our social networks: Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0Youtube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that with Additio App, you can carry out competence-based assessment, placing students at the center of learning, keeping them informed of their progress and helping them identify areas for improvement and strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\nResources to continue learning during the holidays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Encouraging summer reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Making good use of mobile devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. More relaxed holiday learning: educational challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Summer camps: learning as a community too<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Summer learning: encourage it through experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tips for offering clear guidance to families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In short, learning can be fun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n