My child stayed in a hotel with me

Science

• The child learned about the different features and amenities in a hotel room, such as the bed, TV, bathroom, and mini-fridge.
• They observed how certain appliances and fixtures work, like the lights, air conditioning, and shower.
• The child also learned about basic hotel etiquette, such as not wasting water, electricity, and being respectful of other guests.
• They may have observed the housekeeping staff cleaning the room and learned about the importance of cleanliness and hygiene.

Social Studies

• The child gained an understanding of the concept of hospitality and the role of hotels in providing accommodation for travelers.
• They learned about different types of hotels, such as luxury hotels, budget hotels, and resort hotels, and how they cater to different needs and preferences.
• The child may have interacted with hotel staff and learned about different job roles and responsibilities in the hospitality industry.
• They also learned about the importance of tourism and how hotels contribute to the local economy.

One creative way to continue developing the child's understanding of hotels and hospitality is to encourage them to design their own dream hotel. They can draw or create a model of their hotel, including different features, amenities, and services they would offer. They can also think about the target audience for their hotel and how they would market it to potential guests.

Book Recommendations

• Hotel Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins: Bruce the bear reluctantly becomes the manager of a hotel filled with unruly geese.
• Trapped in a Hotel Disaster by Todd Strasser: A group of kids gets trapped in a hotel during a natural disaster and must work together to survive.
• The Grand Escape by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor: Two dogs and a cat team up to escape from the hotel they are being held in.