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Summer Happenings

PW School Counselors Corner

SummerHappeningsPW School Counselors Corner

This summer, it is important to rest, relax and recharge for parents and students. In our last newsletter for the 2019~2020 school year, we have included suggestions for a productive yet fun and fulfilled summer.


Having a routine is key but not too rigorous of a schedule. It should feel like summer and if parents put too much pressure on to maintain an hourly schedule, it could lead to burnout. Parents can come up with non-negotiables each day (practice an instrument, read, chores) and these can earn them free time (tablet/technology). Continue to have a bedtime and a flow to the day.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

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Port Washington Public Library

Join the Port Washington Public Library for Virtual Summer Crafting, Family Yoga, Magic, Virtual Story Time, Summer Reading and more!


Click HERE or on the PWPL image.

Wonderful activities for summer from the Nassau County Museum of Art.

Museum From Home


The Nassau County Museum of Art is delighted to invite families to enjoy and share a whole menu of new content on their website, Instagram and Facebook page. It will inspire creativity at home or in the museum's arboretum and gardens.


Please link to the museum HERE or on the picture above.

SOCIAL SKILLS

Here are some activities to continue building social skills this summer.

Please click HERE to read more from The Pathway 2 Success Blog or click on the image below.
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Gardening can be a fun activity for kids and families. With some effort and planning, planting a garden can be a rewarding endeavor. Plus it is so exciting to see something you have grown yourself begin to sprout!

Skills addressed: patience, planning, and problem solving.

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Birdwatching can begin immediately- no special equipment needed! Go on a hike or sit in your front or back yard and notice the sounds all around. You can start with five minutes and gradually increase time spent as you and your child begin to notice birds, patterns and other wildlife around you.

Skills addressed: mindfulness, attention, and coping strategies.

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Use the good weather this summer to play any outdoor sports. Any sport played can lead to conversations and discussions on skills: sportsmanship, fairness, and perseverance.

VIRTUAL CAMP IDEAS

Mommy Poppins
This website provides family friendly guides to several local Long Island activities.
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13 Virtual Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love


These free programs will allow your kids to stay engaged, entertained, and busy this summer.


Click HERE to link to explore virtual summer camp opportunities.

PARENTING WEBINAR AND SUPPORT

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North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center



Free Six-Session Pandemic Parent Support Groups


In these mutual support groups, you'll join with other parents to share your experiences and, gain knowledge and skills to help your kids and you deal with heightened anxiety and family challenges. The groups, which will consist of six to nine participants each, will meet for 60-75 minutes and be held via video conferencing.


Group Meetings Schedule-please confirm availability and meeting day & times with North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center:


  1. Parents of Children Ages 3-5 (Wednesdays 7:30 pm)
  2. Parents of Children 6-10 (Tuesdays 7:30 pm)
  3. Parents of Children 11-14 (Thursdays 4:00 pm)
  4. Parents of Children 15-18 (Tuesdays 4:00 pm)
  5. Spanish-Speaking Parents – All Ages (Mondays 4:30 pm)


Please click HERE to register.

Please click HERE to contact or email info@northshorechildguidance.org with any questions you may have about the groups.

SUMMER BUCKET LIST
This cute printable summer organizer is the perfect way to make sure your summer is everything that you want it to be.

Ideas: go swimming, eat a snowcone, ride a bike, have a picnic,
make s’mores, go on a virtual museum tour, and your own!