Summer Reading Motivation - am I right?! Are you looking for a fun and different way to motivate your kids with summer reading? Kids love, love, LOVE to chart their progress and visually see their success. It might seem strange, but there is value in visually seeing your progress improve daily. This graph to 1000 minutes might be just what your child needs. The graph also a visual reminder to hit the books! I've shared with you Summer Points, DIY Summer School, different books to read, … [Read more...]
Summer Learning Activities for Kids
Summer Learning Activities Summer Learning during the summer? Sign me up! No really, it's not going to be the end of the world and it might just start you and your children on a successful summer learning journey. You can call it whatever you like, but we’ve just called it “Summer Points”. It’s a way to motivate your kids to do school activities, life skills, and take on personal challenges. Summer Points for Kids is a great way to keep your kids busy and engaged all summer long. … [Read more...]
Do-It-Yourself Summer School
When I stumbled upon this idea, I thought it was the most brilliant idea I'd ever come up with! :) Have you heard of the dreaded "Summer Slide" where children learn up to 3 months of learning over the summer? This means that if they don't do any work over the summer, they can be start the next school year behind their peers. Not only is this super discouraging, but it sets them up to for being catch-up all year. How about a little DIY Summer School? Read on to find out how you can do this … [Read more...]
Summer Challenge
Are you ready for a Summer Challenge? I am always impressed by moms who take an idea and run with it. In this case, this was a personal friend of mine. She developed a Summer Points system for her 3 children. I find it hard enough to figure out a basic summer plan, but she does everything... times three! Not only did she develop reasonable "Survive the Summer" goals, but she also motivated other moms around her to do the same thing. Pretty soon, everyone was asking her for a copy. They … [Read more...]
Motivate Your Kids for Summer Learning
Trying to motivate your kids to learn over the summer? It seems like a lost cause sometimes. I get stressed out knowing that I'm responsible for my kids learning all.summer.long, In fact, as early as April I get "PTSD" (Pre Traumatic Summer Disorder). I start signing up for camps, swim team, and Vacation Bible School.... like a crazy woman. Those activities only go on for a period of time, the rest is up to me! Is it all about me? Sure seems that way when I read what I just wrote. :) What … [Read more...]
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