#summer learning

[lightning-storm-studies]

No-stress Summer Learning Challenge 🌞

Where did the idea of the no-stress summer learning challenge come from 🤔?

I see do many posts about summer studying, that it makes me worried. People spend their time studying during summer holidays, already preparing for the upcoming semester/school year. It's your free time and, as someone, who already has a full-time job (and is trying to finish her thesis to get a master's degree), I can tell you, that you probably won't have that much free time in the summer once you start working. Yes, it's sad and unfair, but unfortunately, it's real 🙁. So please, take your time, use it for something else, than worrying about exams, preparing for school and getting stressed and burnt out before school even starts. Don't waste your energy sitting in front of your PC/laptop, or with a course book, learing stuff by heart, while the sun ☀️ is shining outside, children are playing and other people are going out with their friends and families. And if you already work full-time, but also are still a student, don't use whatever free time you have on summer to study even more. Unless you absolutely have to, of course (I'm in this kind of situation, I have to write my thesis during summer, because the deadline is in September), but even then, don't use all your time for schoolwork. Although I consider summer studying an unnecessary stress factor, there's a difference between studying and learning. Studying is for school, learning is for yourself 🙂. I'm not telling you to be lazy the whole summer, but to consider learning something, that doesn't include schoolwork. It may be related to what you're studying in college/at school, or it may be something totally different. It may be something about technology 🔌 (programming, robotics, electronics...), art 🎨 (drawing, painting, embroidery...), nature 🌱 (gardening, foraging, birdwatching...), music 🎶 (singing, playing an instrument, making electronic music...), foreign languages 🗺️, sports ⚽, cooking 🍲, baking 🍩, kintting 🧶, sewing 🪡... the list is endless. So, as an alternative to summer studying challenge, you can start a no-stress summer learning challenge.

The main rules 📑

The main purpose of this challenge is to find motivation to learn for yourself 😀 again, so no exams, no homework, no grades, just you and your goal .

You're free to choose what you're going to learn, based on your own passions, dreams and ambitions 😍, without worrying about other people's judgement and expectations.

It's supposed to be stress free 😌, so there are no fixed schedules or deadlines. It's up to you to plan your learning and decide, how long it's going to take you.

To stay focused, please choose one topic and stick to it. It doesn't mean, you can't learn anything else. Actually you should, because staying concentrated on one thing for too long can make you burn out quickly, but have one main goal 😎.

Remember to take proper breaks 🥱. Learning all the time will only make you sterssed and tired. It's not school, so you don't need to worry about any fixed due date or preparing for a test.

Don't be too hard on yourself and remember that mistakes are a part of learning 😯, not a failure or shame.

Preparing for the challenge and completing it 📚

Think about, what do you want to learn this summer. It doesn't have to be very specific at this stage. For example, it can be something like "I want to learn about cats 🐈", or "I want to learn to draw 🖼️", or "I want to learn about tea 🫖".

When you know, what you want to learn, do your research, to be able to set a more specific goal. Read about this topic, watch some videos, maybe try to find people, who have more knowledge about it, than you, and talk to them. Let the "I want to learn about cats" become "I want to learn proper cat care 😸", the "I want to learn to draw" become "I want to learn to draw manga 🎏" or the "I want to learn about tea" become "I want to learn, how to brew various kinds of tea 🍵".

You've done the research, so now it's time to find your "why", because to stay motivated, you need to remember that you're doing it for a reason and that this knowledge is useful. The "I want to learn proper cat care" becomes "I want to learn proper cat care to make my cats healthier and happier 😻", the "I want to learn to draw manga" becomes "I want to learn to draw manga, because I'm interested in art and Japanese culture 🌸" and the "I want to learn, how to brew various kinds of tea" becomes "I want to learn, how to brew various kinds of tea, because I like tea and I want to make it even better 🍃".

Once you find your motivation, look for the learning resources 💻. It can be an online course, internet articles, scientific papers, books, YouTube videos, TikTok videos... whatever, depends on what you're going to learn. You can also contact someone, who is na expert in what you're learning, and ask them for help. While learning from blogs, videos, etc., remember to check the sources, to make sure the person, who created this content, knows what they're talking/writing about.

When you know your resources, plan the whole thing ahead 📝, considering your other summer plans (like traveling or going out with friends), to make sure, that you have enough time for learning and that the time you're going to spend working towards your goal is fairly evenly distributed to avoid stress and burnout, but remember to make your schedule flexible, so you don't have to worry about learning at a fixed time. Again, it's not school.

You've planned everything, now set reminders in your phone 📱 and/or write it down in a planner 📔 or on some post-it notes 📄... whatever works best for you to remember about your goal and the time you've decided to spend learning.

To minimize the risk od procrastination, divide the tasks into smaller tasks. You can write to-do lists ☑️ (either digital, or on paper), so you can see your progress and know exactly, what needs to be done.

To avoid getting burnt out 🤯, step away from what you're learning once in a while. Don't overwork yourself, you're not preparing for an exam.

To ensure you have enough energy ⚡, take care of your health, both physical and mental. Take breaks, sleep long enough 😴, go out with your friends, stay hydrated 💧, exercise 🏃🏻‍♀️, spend some time in nature 🌲.

Last, but not least: remember to post regular updates about your progress on your blog. It can be every day, every three days, once a week... you decide. It can include photos, but doesn't have to. Just make it regular and tag it with "no-stress summer learning challenge" or "no-sslc" 😊.

[kingsbridgelibraryteens]

This summer, @NYPL is giving away 500,000 free books for kids and teens! This summer, drop by your local branch to choose a new book to take home and keep. #NYPLsummer

https://nypl.org/summer

[zipsunz]

a comic i did for sunny's birthday ☀️ 🎨

(art by me, script by @sunkitty143!)

[itsthislake]

“The Summer Day” by Mary Oliver.

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY ACE!!

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[asianamerican19]

Children have a lot of free time on their hands. This holds especially true during summertime. One of the best ways to spend their time off from school is by enrolling in summer school programs. Through this, they can continually learn even outside the school year. Aside from this, there is a multitude of other things that children can do during their free time.

[teencenterspl]

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We certainly had no shortage of creativity last Friday. We pulled nearly everything we had from the crafting supplies and makerspace and let y’all go nuts with it for two hours. And turned on Ferris Bueller’s Day Off just for fun 🚘

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

There's nothing he can't do. Yet.

(Thank you to everyone who participated in the poll!)

[why-animals-do-the-thing]

Twin polar bear cubs Kallik and Kallu from the Toledo Zoo.

[unabashedkidsblog]

Summer Fun - 8 Weeks of Creative Fun For Kids

These Summer Projects encourage children to work with a wide variety of materials. One of the best things about summer projects is that they can be done outside. Less mess to clean up!

This is a Guest Post Written by By Christine Nicholls  |   Originally posted on December 17, 2004 Summertime! The kids are out of school and they have the long lazy days of July and August ahead. They could spend their days in front of the TV or they could be using their imaginations to create projects that are a reflection of their own unique talents. Does it matter what kids do on their…

[lightning-storm-studies]

No-stress summer learning challenge 🌞: day 7

28.06.2023

I did one lesson in 3 days. That's not how it's supposed to be. Will I finish this course before the end of the summer, if it goes that slow 🙁? But I'm really busy and tired, do maybe that's how it should be. I can do more on the weekend 🙂. It's called a "stress-free" challenge, so I don't wanna be stressed about it. Slow progress is still progress 😀. And my cute kitty 😻 came here to help.

📖 Janusz A. Zajdel - Limes Inferior

🎧 Gretel Hänlyn - It's the Future, Baby

[kingsbridgelibraryteens]

Stop by our library today to see all the free stuff we have for kids and teens this summer! Come for the free books, and then stay for our programs!

Seriously, though ... while we’d LOVE for you to come to the Kingsbridge Library’s in-person and virtual programs, you should also know that libraries throughout the New York Public Library system (in the Bronx / Manhattan / Staten Island) are having free book giveaways. We're also having free programs for all ages across our system -- indoors, outdoors, and virtually!

Check out NYPL's Summer at the Library page to learn about programs and reading recommendations for all ages!

[sighonaraa]

more than anything this show is making me achieve new heights of grover sympathy. imagine being 24 and forced to herd two feral cat 12 year olds on a cross country road trip for an entire week.

[bookstoresmp3]

it really pisses me off when people say “aang is a human trying to be the avatar and korra is the avatar trying to be human” because it ignores the fact that the “avatar” as a mantle is not something anyone naturally embodies. it’s a responsibility you’re randomly picked for, and every single avatar’s character arc is about learning how to “be the avatar.” that statement makes it seem like korra is just this unfeeling, piece of brawn that only knows how to punch things (which are things ppl already say about korra anyway) and that depiction of her versus aang feels….super off.

it just really dehumanizes korra, and ignores the fact that korra’s confidence and strong sense of self in season 1 especially is because she was surrounded by community and her parents were deeply involved in her life. korra grew up experiencing the best parts of humanity and one of her major character strengths is how much of a light she is. thats why the trauma she goes through in later seasons strikes her so intensely, because prior to that she was very sheltered and wasn’t expecting the extreme sacrifice and trauma that comes with having to bear the title of “Avatar.”

[tabrisofmars]

Enid leaning over Wednesday's desk: So I was thinking ...

Wednesday, still writing homework: You do that often. And say it out loud as well.

Enid: Ahem! Anyway, we need a date night that does not involve murder or crime.

Wednesday: I enjoy both of those things. But will admit they can get tedious when repeated

Enid: So if I bought us tickets to the opera, you'd be down?

Wednesday: Yes. It isn't K-pop or a wretched mainstream film. I'll accompany you, Mi Loba

Enid squeals, wrapping her Raven in practically a choke hold of a hug

Wednesday, tiny voice: If I live through this

Twenty four hours later, the Raven and the Wolf run out of the burning opera house among a panicked crowd

Wednesday: You can't blame me for this!

Enid: I know, I know. Just what are the odds the ghost of a 19th century composer decides to seek revenge on date night?

Wednesday: Yes, we are quite lucky

Enid:

Wednesday: I mean damn, we are so cursed. Tragically.

[lotuslate]

“When a living person goes in here, both the body and the soul, they cannot return, unable to get out for all of eternity.”