Welcome to Summer! I'm all about looking for opportunities for learning in the summer. Here is a list of Summer Activities that encourage Learning. It can be as easy as sorting shells at the beach to planning a meal to make for your family. Learning can take place anywhere! If your kid is like most kids and needs some structure and routine in the summer, this list help. Reading Set a goal of 1000 pages (read to beginning readers) Read anything! (comic books, video game … [Read more...]
School Skills for Summer – Elementary
Welcome to summer! All kids need some School Skill practice over the summer. The dreaded Summer Slide sounds terrifying! Sometimes I have the best intentions for summer, but then go down the rabbit hole (internet) looking for ideas on things to do with my children. I want something that's not too hard, not too easy, but just right, AND only takes 20 minutes each day. I've got it! Look no further than this elementary school list. Start your child on the grade he or she will be going into … [Read more...]
Ready for the BEST Summer Ever?
Are you wondering how you're going to keep your kids busy this summer? I've got you covered. I'm proud to introduce the Backyard Summer Camp: 6 weeks of action-packed fun and learning activities for kids ages 3 to 8. This could be your best summer yet! The Backyard Summer Camp! I had the amazing opportunity to work with several of my favorite kid bloggers to set up an awesome Backyard Summer Camp. This is one you can complete in your own backyard. All of the activities are right here … [Read more...]
Teen Jobs and Summer Activities
Looking for a way to keep your teenager busy this summer? Are they ready to hold a job or just looking for some volunteer work? There are pros to jobs and some cons too. The pros to teen jobs: great life experience, resume builder, try different jobs, meet new people. Having a job can look as impressive on a college application as a high school sport. Why? A similar amount of time and dedication is required for both. The cons to teen jobs: Every 5 hours you work outside the home, … [Read more...]
Curly Pool Noodles
Curly Pool Noodles Looking for a fun "twist" to use in an art sculpture or party decor? Look no further than Pool Noodles! It seems that every Dollar Store, craft store, and Five Below has them outside their stores in the summer. I've even used them for waterproof floral foam. We had fun learning how to cut them this way and even turned them into sculpture! No store near you with pool noodles? Click here to find them online. Scroll down for some easy how-to directions on how to cut … [Read more...]