Many public schools have already closed for what is perceived as a long holiday break. Parents and guardians often have concerns about keeping their kids preoccupied for long periods away from school. And more so in the current economic downturn.
What is required is the appreciation that kids deserve a break from academics, and to use the time to explore other equally important aspects of their ongoing development. If you are creative enough, you will find ample stuff for your kids to get into.