Summer Learning

  • A happy child playing outdoors in a sunny backyard, wearing casual summer clothes. The child is fully engaged in play, running through the grass with a carefree expression. Nearby, a small timer, like the Time Timer, sits on a table, subtly showing the countdown. The scene captures the essence of joyful, unstructured "free time" during a relaxed summer day.

    “Free Time” – Two Magic Words

    A Mom Hack That Changed My Life: Embracing “Free Time” I’m about to share a little secret that transformed my mom life. And yes, I know that sounds dramatic, but I promise you—it’s the real deal. Last summer, I discovered the magic of a simple phrase: “Free Time.” If you’re a teacher, this phrase will […]

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  • Summer Reading: Graph 1000 Minutes

    Summer Reading Motivation – am I right?!  Are you looking for a fun and different way to motivate your kids with summer reading?  Kids love, love, LOVE to chart their progress and visually see their success.  It might seem strange, but there is value in visually seeing your progress improve daily.  This graph to 1000 […]

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  • Summer Learning Activities for Kids

    Summer Learning Activities  Summer Learning during the summer?  Sign me up!  No really, it’s not going to be the end of the world and it might just start you and your children on a successful summer learning journey. You can call it whatever you like, but we’ve just called it “Summer Points”.  It’s a way […]

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  • Do-It-Yourself Summer School

    When I stumbled upon this idea, I thought it was the most brilliant idea I’d ever come up with!  🙂 Have you heard of the dreaded “Summer Slide” where children learn up to 3 months of learning over the summer?  This means that if they don’t do any work over the summer, they can be […]

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  • Summer Challenge

    Are you ready for a Summer Challenge? I am always impressed by moms who take an idea and run with it.  In this case, this was a personal friend of mine.  She developed a Summer Points system for her 3 children.  I find it hard enough to figure out a basic summer plan, but she […]

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  • Motivate Your Kids for Summer Learning

    Trying to motivate your kids to learn over the summer?  It seems like a lost cause sometimes.  I get stressed out knowing that I’m responsible for my kids learning all.summer.long,  In fact, as early as April I get “PTSD” (Pre Traumatic Summer Disorder).  I start signing up for camps, swim team, and Vacation Bible School…. […]

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