Bringing along some educational books while on vacation

Yeah, but children may not want to do that, especially on vacation.

In fact, i do bring along three types of books. One is story book, educational book and another is IQ book. And guess what, he loves to see his educational book more than the other books. Because he like to see the surrounding and based on his book, he start asking funny and interesting questions. It do makes me very busy answering his questions as well.

yes it could be difficult to deal with it but there are a lot ways to have that interaction like using the things that would interest your kids which is found in the place where you are like for toddlers, counting trees or birds, hehe that would be fun i guess...for teenagers it could be trivias and other games :)

Hi Hardworking, do you mean you always give your children special treats whenever they have completed their assignment for the day? It seems quite a good idea to me. So far,i haven't tried this way of motivation towards my son yet.

Yes since it was summer vacation then upon completing the work properly I would often treat them to something they liked.

I should add that if they rushed through it and or did not then they did not get the treat. lol

My children always loved to read. It kept them from feeling bored.

Hi Garden, when i was a little kid myself, i remembered that my parents used to bring along a few books together with us whenever we go traveling. So, we can always spend some time reading the books when we feels boring.

My son usually plays games from my cellphone or laptop, if he interested to play. Most of the time, he prefer to have outdoor games with his cousins, since that village is a lovely place for children to run around.

I know what you mean. It is a vacation and everyone should enjoy their time.

As a former teacher and home schooler, I would agree. If you have some stories related to the place you are going, they would be most appropriate.

Don't worry, Elic, Steph and Bagarad. I won't makes my son feel sad during vacation time. i am only bringing some educational books, in case he wants to spend some time indoor. Because from my own experienced before, me and my sibling don't really loves outdoor games much. Or maybe boy are different. Just bring along and see how it goes...Have a nice weekend, friends...

Nope, the educational book is not textbook or workbook, Silpa and Bagarad. It is like a dictionary book, where it explained the animal or things with a spelling and a colorful picture. At least, he is learning something new while traveling and stay in this village. Because children's brain is always looking for positive input. I tried to make his learning process goes easier.

I would not bring textbooks or workbooks. Sometimes bookstores where you are going may have activity books or field guides related to the place or state or country with puzzles, games, and coloring pages that might be fun and also help children learn more about the place. If there are famous people from this place, you might visit some of the places related to them and teach your children about the person and what he did in those places. Most attractions have related books you can buy related to them. If you are going to a beach, take some good non-fiction books that are age-appropriate that answer questions about the waves, the sand, creatures you might encounter, etc. Kids do have questions. But workbooks to a kid might be like having to take your taxes to work on while on vacation. Give them time to find their own activities. If your children are small, take some legos or playmobile sets that are related to what they may be going to see and do. Then they can incorporate it into their playing, and continue to use them when they come home to relieve the trip. Our kids did that. If they are older, they may get creative ideas like my daughter did after we visited the cliff dwellings at Meas Verde National Park and she made what you see in the picture below.

Yes, bringing along books while vacation is quite interesting especially when we unable to spend more time outdoor. We can always read our books when we are bored sitting indoor without tv. Luckily, my aunt' home have tv but we don't have the time to watch it. As for the books, my son only get interested to flip the book when it is raining outside. Because i don't allow him to play under the rain as he had caught flu at that time.

Hi Sreekala, so you have home works to do although it is holiday. Are you a teacher yourself? Because my ex-classmates who are teachers, are seems very busy and their holidays seems like no holidays at all. As for my son, i usually prefer him to complete his home works first before go on holidays. Happy Diwali to you...

Yep. Have to keep them occupied.

Hi Celtice, don't worry, i didn't ask my son to study when he is enjoying his fun with his cousins. I only give him study when it is raining outside, as he seems quite boring staying indoor. So, i felt happy that i bring along educational book for him to read, write, draw and color at that time.

Hi Gemma, my son is 5 years old at this moment. He don't really likes sticker book. He prefer book that allow him to read and color. He loves to color pictures and do spelling at the same time. He will only flipping his book only when he is bored staying indoor. Other wise, when the weather is fine, he will be seen playing outdoor with his cousins.

yes, that's why i bring along these extra educational book and even some games. So, he won't feels bored in case he has to spend some time indoor. Indeed, it happened that he had to spend 2 days indoor since he had fall ills along with me and my hubby. So, it makes him not feeling bored at all.

Hi Jai sis, sorry for late reply. My aunt's home don't have educational books for children, so i have to bring my own along on that vacation day. Their children all are grown-up and working now. So, no kiddy stuffs around in their home anymore.

That is neat if that is what you like.

Well, my son is still a little kid, so i don't allow him to see violence comic books. My brother same like you, like to see martial arts comic books.

there are Kung Fu Martial Arts that deals to teach a children's foundation of Animal Fables, the moral lessons of it applied in real life, that are best for kids....

Yes, i must agreed everyone have their own way of spending their vacation time. Since most of the time, the weather is always raining, we spend most time in my aunt's home rather then walking around. So, bringing along the books seems a blessing for me since my son able to spend his time reading and do some activity in the book, so won't feel bored.

Yes, in fact i was thinking it's a coincidence that you are going vacation in the same time with me, only we are not going to same place for vacation.Yes, in fact we spend most time sight-seeing, not much time being spend into reading at all.

Yes, he does spend some time into reading and playing around with the picture puzzle as well when it was raining outside. Indeed, those books especially educational book, does keep him away from feeling boring when he can't go outdoor.

Very good idea, Thatgirl. Same like you, i do bring along some books or magazine, whenever i go traveling. In case, i am bored i will bring them out to read.