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Answer........Nothing. As a former teacher, I remember thinking of all the things kids could be working on and skills they could be practicing while at home during the summer. I have since changed my way of thinking on this topic. Sometimes kids need time to disconnect from school work, just as adults need a break from their careers. I have pushed Summer Learning Workbooks on my kids in past summers, but this summer I thought I would just let … [Read more...]
Disclaimer: This post was written by Shannon Fenix, a contributor on the site Mama Luvs Books. And the giveaway prizes will be awarded from Mama Luvs Books. I am fortunate to enjoy a career as an occupational therapist for a large school district in Virginia. Not only do I love my job, but I also love the balance it affords me in my home life. Right now, I am enjoying spending quality time with my two kids (ages 5 and 2) over summer break. … [Read more...]
So, the kids are home and are bored. They want to play Skylanders on the Wii or Minecraft on the iPad. That's fine in moderation. It is their summer break, but they can't do that 24-7. With working full time this summer (the first time ever in my life since I was a teacher before), things are a little different in our household. I used to like taking the kids on field trips a few times a week, but that is just not possible now. If you have … [Read more...]