Make House Chores Fun!
On a dry erase board or piece of cardboard, design a chore chart with the kids and give stickers or stars
whenever their chores are accomplished. Set small goals and rewards for each week, and it will give the kids something to look forward to, and responsibilities during the summer weeks.
Create Music & Write Songs
Write song lyrics and come up with a melody. Record on your computer, mp3 player or tape recorder as a special keepsake.
Cooking
Use easy recipes, but take advantage of all the learning opportunities involved with cooking: creating the shopping list, sticking to a budget, using measuring cups and spoons, nutrition, and actually making the meal.
Form A Book Club
Ideally, you could get a few kids around the same age to all read the same book and get together to chat about it; but if there isn’t enough participation, even a parent and child could read the same book and have a discussion about it.
Play School
Take turns being the teacher and the students, and make worksheets and activities for the students to complete.
Go On A Field Trip
Find a near by zoo and spend a day there. The admission may be a bit on the steep side, but you can often pack snacks and lunches to prevent having to pay for anything other than the entry price and the educational and fun opportunities at the zoo are endless!
Write A Journal
Have your children write daily in a journal. They can write about what they did that day, or what they hope to do the next day.
Become A Tour Guide
Allow kids a chance to become a tour guide. Use maps to discover landmarks, attractions and parks that you’ve never gone to, and plan family trips to visit each.
Google Earth. Use Google Earth and maps to explore the world. Go to: GoogleEarth.com
Set Up A Bank Account
Help your child learn responsible money skills by taking them to the local bank to open a savings account. Allow your child to learn lesson from a banker as you help them set up a bank account.
Library Visit
Tour the library several time a month and allow children to check out books to read. Check into activities – most libraries hold children activities or crafts throughout the summer.
whenever their chores are accomplished. Set small goals and rewards for each week, and it will give the kids something to look forward to, and responsibilities during the summer weeks.
Create Music & Write Songs
Write song lyrics and come up with a melody. Record on your computer, mp3 player or tape recorder as a special keepsake.
Cooking
Use easy recipes, but take advantage of all the learning opportunities involved with cooking: creating the shopping list, sticking to a budget, using measuring cups and spoons, nutrition, and actually making the meal.
Form A Book Club
Ideally, you could get a few kids around the same age to all read the same book and get together to chat about it; but if there isn’t enough participation, even a parent and child could read the same book and have a discussion about it.
Play School
Take turns being the teacher and the students, and make worksheets and activities for the students to complete.
Go On A Field Trip
Find a near by zoo and spend a day there. The admission may be a bit on the steep side, but you can often pack snacks and lunches to prevent having to pay for anything other than the entry price and the educational and fun opportunities at the zoo are endless!
Write A Journal
Have your children write daily in a journal. They can write about what they did that day, or what they hope to do the next day.
Become A Tour Guide
Allow kids a chance to become a tour guide. Use maps to discover landmarks, attractions and parks that you’ve never gone to, and plan family trips to visit each.
Google Earth. Use Google Earth and maps to explore the world. Go to: GoogleEarth.com
Set Up A Bank Account
Help your child learn responsible money skills by taking them to the local bank to open a savings account. Allow your child to learn lesson from a banker as you help them set up a bank account.
Library Visit
Tour the library several time a month and allow children to check out books to read. Check into activities – most libraries hold children activities or crafts throughout the summer.
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