Kerry and I have been friends since high school, we went to the same college, and now just live a few streets apart! I'm always inspired by the things she does with her children. She is always coming up with new and fun things to do. Two years ago she started a Summer Journal with her son. Age 4Kerry asked him to tell her about the picture. She did the majority of the writing for him and asked him to write some of the small words. (She glued the photos at the top). Too cute - he wrote … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned for Future Summer Points
For the past 3 years we've had "Read 1000 pages" on the Summer Points chart. All was great, until this summer. Good books were tossed aside for fast reads, books with many pictures were chosen over chapter books - all in the name of 1000 pages. My two finished all of their reading in a few days. In their defense, my friend tried to warn me.So, in an effort to keep reading going all summer - we're toying with the idea of having a 20 book challenge. 10 would have to be chosen from our … [Read more...]
Mom Spotlight: Summer Points for You!
Mom Spotlight!Ann liked points so much for her kids that she made a list for herself! I am encouraged by her discipline and the way she's modeling good behaviors for her 2 boys.1 Point* Morning Routine (get dressed, clothes in hamper, brush teeth, make bed, morning chore)* Put all dishes away that are dry* Journaling food for the day* Exercise for the day* Swish & swipe* Encourage each boy to do their daily activity* Schedule mail to be held over vacation5 Points* Clean island at the end of the … [Read more...]
Summer Points Prizes
Summer Prizes for Summer Learning Is your child motivated by prizes or an event? I'm not into bribing my child, but I do like to reward them for a job well done. Especially when we're in the middle of the summer and they've been trying to accomplish their points. Your child will have great memories of the prizes they earned. I still remember receiving my first Cabbage Patch Doll. I worked everyday until I received her. It seemed to take forever, but earning her was a wonderful prize and … [Read more...]
Summer Activity Workbooks – Grades K-8
Here's a great addition to your DIY Summer School. Summer Bridge Workbook. It helps prevent the "Summer Slide" - children can lose 2 months of knowledge over the summer! A little workbook each day can help prevent loss of knowledge. These are available for kids from grade Kindergarten - 8th grade, click here: Kindergarten to First First to Second Second to Third Third to Fourth Fourth to Fifth Fifth to Sixth Sixth to Seventh Seventh to Eighth Suggestion: Choose a book that … [Read more...]
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