CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Mary-Margaret Kantor, Chief Early Education Officer of Smart Start of Mecklenburg County, joined QC Life to share some winter break tips for parents worried their kids will be bored while school’s out.
Her main message: learning doesn’t stop just because classes do, and you don’t need fancy supplies or expensive activities — use what you already have at home or pick up a few books from the library.
Try simple, playful ideas that double as learning: read together (talk about characters, act out the story), explore and count holiday cards and talk about who they’re from, or take a neighborhood walk to notice lights, colors, and patterns — then have your child draw houses they saw.
Save boxes and wrapping paper for building forts, vehicles, or props for pretend play. Keep learning in everyday moments: use a jar of letters at the table to practice names and sounds, make simple snacks like apple slices with peanut butter or celery with raisins and talk about counting and measuring, or throw a dance party and compare beats and instruments while showing off moves.
These low-key activities make the break fun and meaningful! To learn more about Smart Start of Mecklenburg County visit their website and follow on Instagram.
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