If you’re anything like me, you’re probably pretty amazed at all the things your child has learned this year in school. With summer quickly approaching, finding fun, non worksheet/flashcard ways to help my kids fight summer learning loss has been on my mind. Here are a few creative ideas you can try to combat the […]
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Keep Your Kids Reading this Summer
Summer. As parents, we both love it and hate it. Most of us love spending that extra time with kids, sleeping in, and living schedule-free. We hate it because we’re in charge of feeding them three meals a day, entertaining them all day, and picking up after them constantly. Come August, most of us are […]
Encourage summer writing by having an Alphabet Summer
For a fun-filled summer that encourages learning, try having an “alphabet summer!” My kids and I have enjoyed doing this for years, and even my 10-year-old looks forward to it. Each day, they choose a letter out of a mason jar. Each card has a letter and a description of the activity on it. Before […]
16 Cheap or Free Things to do with your Kids this Summer
We all want to have fun with our kids in the summer, but entertaining kids day after day can get expensive. Wondering what you can do with your kids that is fun, but also free or cheap? Look no further. Keep this list handy for summer fun that won’t break the bank! 1. Splash Pads […]
Summer Schedules to Keep your Sanity
Summer time is the time for lazy pool days, popsicles, and staying up late. It’s also the time for utter chaos. You can keep your cool and keep the chaos under control by having a summer schedule. It doesn’t have to be strict, but some sort of structure helps the kids and you feel calmer. […]