It is time for my annual summer list .
You know the list that little man and I must complete before summer is over. We almost completed the list last year!
And this year I have made Summer Jars to help us get started.
I will be showing you how to make these lovelies next Tuesday on How Does She. So, get excited.
Our Summer list?
Fly a kite
You know the list that little man and I must complete before summer is over. We almost completed the list last year!
And this year I have made Summer Jars to help us get started.
I will be showing you how to make these lovelies next Tuesday on How Does She. So, get excited.
Our Summer list?
Fly a kite
Catching butterflies
Camping in the backyard
Go to the art Museum
Scavenger Hunt
Feed the birds
Roast marshmellos
Camping
Fishing
Fishing
Paper airplane contest
Learn to paint something new
Scrapbook
Slip n Slide
5 dollars at dollar store
Water Park
Have a Happy unbirthday
Make Homemade Lemonade
Make homemade bread
Photo Walk
Downtown Walk
Farmers Market
Plant something
Italian Sodas
Go on a hike
Botanical Gardens
Ice Cream in Hyde Park
Snow Shack visit
Sew something
Play Horseshoe
Throw a football around
Frisbee
Summer vacation
McCall, ID
Service Project
Bon Fire
Soccer Game
Try a new park
Words from Cristi the Counselor:
I can't stress enough as a counselor working with children how important it is to continue a routine in the summer. Too often children who seem to do well during the school year struggle in the summer due to a lack of structure and boredom. I am not saying plan every waking moment- but plan activities that still keep your children challenged, learning, working, creating, playing, and exercising. Not only will they be that more prepared for the next grade but they won't come to you grumbling about being bored.
HowDoesShe.com has some great and FREE printables for a reading activity for your kiddos- Check it out here- it made me wish Little Man was reading so we could get started on this fun game!
Some ideas to keeping kids engaged in a summer routine are:
-Plan ahead and create a daily schedule (see here for my visual schedule tutorial)
-Have a set time they wake up every morning- same with bedtime.
-Pay to play- work first and then play.
-Don't forget to schedule special play time
-Hang a sign on your outside doorknob that tells neighborhood kids when your kids are and are not available to play.
-Limit TV time
-Create a Summer Jar (check out Howdoesshe.com tomorrow for tutorial)
Don't let this Summer get away from you!
Seize the day.
I want to know what's on your Summer list?
Make Homemade Lemonade
Make homemade bread
Italian Sodas
Go on a hike
Botanical Gardens
Snow Shack visit
Service Project
Bon Fire
Soccer Game
Try a new park
Words from Cristi the Counselor:
I can't stress enough as a counselor working with children how important it is to continue a routine in the summer. Too often children who seem to do well during the school year struggle in the summer due to a lack of structure and boredom. I am not saying plan every waking moment- but plan activities that still keep your children challenged, learning, working, creating, playing, and exercising. Not only will they be that more prepared for the next grade but they won't come to you grumbling about being bored.
HowDoesShe.com has some great and FREE printables for a reading activity for your kiddos- Check it out here- it made me wish Little Man was reading so we could get started on this fun game!
Some ideas to keeping kids engaged in a summer routine are:
-Plan ahead and create a daily schedule (see here for my visual schedule tutorial)
-Have a set time they wake up every morning- same with bedtime.
-Pay to play- work first and then play.
-Don't forget to schedule special play time
-Hang a sign on your outside doorknob that tells neighborhood kids when your kids are and are not available to play.
-Limit TV time
-Create a Summer Jar (check out Howdoesshe.com tomorrow for tutorial)
Don't let this Summer get away from you!
Seize the day.
I want to know what's on your Summer list?
Besitos
xo
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Thank you so much for posting this! I cannot wait to make these with my daughter for summer fun. I am a teacher and always looking for ideas to keep both of us engaged during the summertime.
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