The winter vacations have started from 1st December for students up to 8th standard.
We know the Kashmir Valley experiences a harsh cold wave with the arrival of November every year. So, it is not possible to accommodate students in schools during winter. For this reason, the schools in the Kashmir Valley have remained closed during winter up to the end of February for a long time.
Parents can play a better role in grooming their children during winter and provide them with everything they need to enhance their educational goals. They may also provide a free and comfortable environment so that children feel motivated and encouraged to achieve great things for their future.
Students have ample time to improve what they are lacking.
Children are the future of any nation. Children are the future teachers, doctors, scientists, engineers, politicians, leaders, businesspeople, stars, and celebrities. Children are so kind, gentle, smart, intelligent, cute, loving, and sometimes stubborn. A child’s life has no religious boundaries; they never care whether they are rich or poor. Children never care what they actually are. They think everything is in their control, and everything is possible for them. They have their own world, their own rules, their own power, and their own lifestyle. Most children like to live in their own world.
I too miss my childhood because I know it will never come again. If it were possible, I would start my journey seriously from the beginning. But fate is in the hands of our Creator. Never regret what you have not achieved or what you have lost so far. Our presence is enough; whatever remains is happening, and nothing is in our control.
Childhood is a crucial period that no one can forget till their last breath. Childhood memories are always funny, and whenever you recall them, you feel shy and excited, and sometimes it hurts when we remember that the past cannot be caught again. Every little moment we lived remains in our minds and pricks us at times. The fact is that time passes, and it will pass; no one has control over it. Smart and intelligent are those who care for time and use every bit of it in a useful manner.
We have 24 hours in a day, but it is not possible to earn our livelihood, study, play, and sleep for the whole day. Every activity has its own time, and we are sharing time for our day-to-day tasks. When we feel exhausted, we rest and sleep; when we feel fresh, we focus on studies or whatever we are related to.
Today, in this article, I am going to share how our school-going children can spend their time without getting bored and how they can learn new things in an effective and useful way.
As we know, the final examination session has been shifted from October–November to the March session as per the New Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020). A new classification starts after the completion of exams. School administration should start learning processes as soon as possible. Students complete their syllabus before winter vacation in school, so they do not need to go here and there for tuition because their syllabus is already completed. They can revise at home. If they face difficulties, they can contact their subject teachers through WhatsApp groups, take classes online, or follow the methods already discussed to fill the learning gap. By going for tuition, they will waste their precious time traveling from home to the tuition center and back.
Students can make a timetable. If they cannot follow it strictly, they should divide their time and perform all activities within the given time. Give more time to what you are lacking. Develop an interest in things that have great scope. Learn drawing, art, etc.
Offering Salah (Namaz) five times a day is mandatory and keeps you mentally fit and satisfied.
Learning the Quran during winter can improve your grasping power and make you confident in front of others. If you are well-versed in Quranic knowledge, you will never go astray; you will stay away from drugs and respect your elders, parents, and teachers. Moral knowledge is very important for every individual.
Students can also learn and develop their vocabulary during winter.
As our school continues, students can learn and read books. This will develop their vocabulary and make them habitual readers. Books like short stories and general knowledge books can boost their confidence and knowledge. Every day, learn new things, learn new words, learn new thoughts, develop new thoughts, and learn to respect yourself and your friends.
Encourage your children if they show interest in sports.
I have seen parents who think that keeping their children engaged with books 24 hours a day makes them intelligent. This perception is wrong, and we need to rethink it. Those who are academically strong can perform any task in life, but taking part in sports improves health and keeps children mentally and physically fit and happy.
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Today, the world is equipped with advanced technology. Every day, we witness new inventions. We should engage our children with electronic gadgets for a limited time so they do not get addicted. Watching news channels can improve and develop many things in their minds, such as awareness of current affairs.
Students in higher grades can join gyms and play indoor games during winter, provided they have no serious health issues or join after doctor consultation. Gym centers are available everywhere. Gyms are an effective way to keep children away from drugs because when they gain interest in building their bodies, they stay away from unnecessary food items like cold drinks and junk food. Develop your overall personality from the very beginning. Say sorry when needed, and say goodbye to stress and anxiety.
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