Explore outdoors! Take a net to the lake, what creatures can you find? Look up plants with an app or go geocaching (a family favourite of ours) - so much learning and relaxation occurs in our woods, plus the fresh air and exercise are an awesome bonus.Ĥ. Some other favourites are Bananagrams, Mexican Train (Dominoes) and Scrabble!ģ. This summer, I am introducing Yahtzee and a travel game that we just got in store called Words. Play Games - so many games promote strategic thinking, math & reading skills and even social skills. Read signs at the store, on the road, wherever you go! Make sure you stop by the store and pick up your free Gingy bookmark.Ģ. Kids emulate what they see, so let them see you reading. READ, and read some more! Read out loud to them, have them read to you. Here are 5 things that I do with my kids over the summer:ġ. Statistics vary as to how much knowledge is lost over the summer, but there are many ways to support our kids in our daily lives! Basically, it is the old adage, "use it or lose it!" Summer Slide is a phrase that describes the slide backwards that children make in reading and math skills over the summer. (and thus is never in the pictures) enjoying a family activity A picture of whoever normally takes pictures Something interesting you see on a walk/hikeĩ8. bag of trash (aka clean up your neighbourhood/favourite trail)Ĩ2. Visiting some place you've never been beforeħ4. (something you don't eat during the school year/not a popsicle)ħ1. Or feel free just to "steal" it - I don't mind :) Here is our list this year for inspiration in creating your own!
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