Exclusive time for kids is so important my discovery it plays much importance in making sure they are balanced in all ramifications. Few yes back I heard a story of a grown girl who was taken to the village by the parents for a short visit. On arrival she saw some kids playing with sand so she insisted to go join them. After all said and done, he was allowed to do so, to her that was the only thing she desires at that instance, probably where she came from there was no such opportunity for her.
My kids have been on break which is going to last for over 11 days, for these period it has not just be easy on everyone in that no much break unless they are a sleep. My kids will always want to be around us as we do almost all for them.
For this break I allow them to play well because while in school we insist with them to sleep when they return home, now they have all the time to play and a little time for their home work. My son in Nursery came home with all his text books and a note book. When I called the class teacher she told me they want them to be engaged so well at home and on my own part I just need that balance so their brain will have some rest because resuming now it will be filled with more work.
Having some time to play helps them develop in various ways ranging from emotional to team management skills. Most times they play together and the have lots of disagreements and at the end they agree then continue with their play. My daughter when she gets tired of watching her carton will use all her toys to form a line, then you hear commands as if she is in the class room or the assembly.
In all we are doing well and at the same time counting days to go back to school.