We are down to just 3 more days of school.
Yippee!
Summer is almost here!
I seriously CAN NOT WAIT.
Last year I decided to be more intentional about our summer. I made up a simple little curriculum and the kids and I had fun in our own little summer homeschool. In doing this I discovered that we accomplished so much more than we would have if we hadn't done it. By planning ahead we certainly cut down on the "mom I'm bored" complains :)
This year I decided to change things up a bit and make a big ol' list of all the exciting things we want to do this summer.
So today, Evan and I sat down and listed off a few fun ideas.
Then we hung it up in the kitchen where it will be a constant reminder of the awesome summer we will have :)
Here's a bit of a close up:
I seriously can't wait for summer to start, so that we can jump into all this fun.
And in case you were looking for a few ideas, here's our list:
play a board game
water balloon fight
nature hike
go to the farmers market
visit the pet store
make a book nook
bring popsicles to a neighbor
have a sidewalk chalk art show
make fresh lemonade
go on a bike ride
build a fort out of sheets
have a picnic
go on a bike ride
play outside in the rain
camp out
write and draw a comic book
make smores
make banana splits
root beer floats
zoo
play musical chairs
pool party in the backyard
car wash in bathing suits (the kids NOT me! ha!)
stampede
get an ice cream from the ice cream truck
build a marshmallow and toothpick house
bake cupcakes
stay up late
pjs and movie
scavenger hunt
paint rocks
invite friends to the lake
obstacle course
have a sleepover
take cookies to a fire station
bubbles in the bathtub
paper fence art show
day trip to banff
paint with pudding
kids make dinner
go bowling
read a family book
calaway park
play a card game (uno, go fish)
build a sandcastle
visit the library
build a lego castle together
go fishing
run through sprinklers
make homemade playdoh
make homemade fruit roll ups
write and mail letters to grandparents
donate food, clothes and toys
south glenmore park
make bird feeders
phew.
i've also left room at the bottom in case we think of more fun to add to our summer ;)
What about you?
What are some of the things you have planned for your kiddos this summer?
Love the list! Fun, fun stuff. My favorite: bring popsicles to a neighbor. Wish we were your neighbor!
ReplyDeleteI don't have an official list (surprisingly enough), but here's a handful things we're doing in the next week or so - swimming lessons, rock exhibit, nacho nite, and grandpa's birthday BBQ. I love summer.
I am SOOOOOOO doing this!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! I'm also going to put together a little school day each week! Love all your ideas! Love YOU!!
ReplyDeletePERFECT list!! Just this morning I was telling boy1 we should make a similar summer plan. Great format to work with too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect summer to me!! :) I love that so many people are sharing their lists! I'm getting lots of ideas! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm doing my own and I added one to send 5 postcards to people you know. .20 cents for a postcard 29 cents for a stamp. Everyone loves to get things in the mail.
ReplyDeleteMaking mine today!!
ReplyDeletethank you i probaly have something to do tommorrow
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