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June Bucket List
When I first started blogging it was really popular for one blogger to share an image with prompts and others to fill it out, then everyone would write a post about their responses and all of the posts would be linked together. I even used some of these in the classroom, it was so fun. I thought I’d bring it back this summer. I’ll share a bucket list and you use the image however you like! Here’s the template for June – you can download the PDF or copy and past the image above. This is what’s on MY bucket list for June:
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Keeping a Summer Routine
Summer can be really hard for children. During the school year they have routines that they can depend on. They know when meals will happen, they have a good idea of what each day will look like, and they understand what the rules and expectations are for each of the adults and environments they interact with. When all of this changes it can feel like the floor has dropped out from underneath them. This can lead to unexpected, and sometimes unwanted behaviors. Continuing some of those same routines, and creating new ones definitely helps! Routines help make sure that tasks get completed, they keep us all a little happier and…
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Summer Chores for Kids
Even as an adult I struggle to do all of the household tasks that I’m responsible for on a regular basis – so it makes perfect sense that children have a hard time cleaning up after themselves. Giving them age appropriate chores early on helps them understand that we all play a role in taking care of our environment. Summer is the perfect time to add a couple of chores to the daily routine. When days are longer and schedules are a little more flexible, then it can be easier to implement new routines. Selecting the right chores for children helps set them up for success. Here are some things…
