My kids are counting down to the end of the school year. They dream of long days playing outside, swimming in the pool, and yes, lots of Xbox.
I look forward to three months without fights over homework or permission slips to sign. But I also dread long days with my kids just staring at screens and whining, "Mommy, I'm bored."
Which is why we need to work together. Calling all SheSpeaks moms, grandmas or anyone who has ever been a kid themselves!
Share ways to keep kids busy over the summer. They can be big plans or little projects. They can be for big kids or little ones. All ideas will help! Anyone who gives a suggestion will be entered to win a set of 5 Outdoor Games, perfect to occupy your kids' time.
Comment below! Give us an idea you have for filling up those long summer days.
AND/OR
Tweet a way to stay busy this summer using the hashtags: #SheSpeaksSummer, @SheSpeaksUp & #Giveaway.
Bonus: We have some upcoming kids programs! Make sure your SheSpeaks Profile is up-to-date here so we can see if you qualify.
And now, some summer ideas from the SheSpeaks staff to get you started...
"I always loved loved loved the summer reading program at the library." - Carol
"I'd like to to do both big things and little things with my kids this summer - everything from riding the tallest roller coaster to collecting rocks." - Jenny
"My summer vacations as a kid were pretty standard - I went to our town's "summer rec" program that had swimming lessons, tennis lessons, and arts & crafts. Lots of boondoggle lanyard making." - Emily
"My 15- year old is most likely watching entirely too much Netflix! She will take a week to do a service trip with her youth group. " - Missy
"We bought a kids cookbook and my kids looked through it. We're going to try to make a new recipe each week." - Susan
"My sister has her kids on a schedule so it's similar to school (they are 4 & 6). She has time slotted for coloring, writing/reading, outdoor chores, meals and snacks, and 1 day a week adventures (pool, zoo, etc). Also they are doing swim lessons. " - Lori
*One lucky commenter or Tweeter who enters by June 11th, 2017 will be chosen at random to receive a Franklin 5 Game Beach Bag Combo Set, valued at $29.99. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to everyone who entered! Congratulations to the winner, SheSpeaks member cknittel1!
Taking kids to zoo and pool!
geocathing adventures
Here locally we follow a wonderful blogger, Sacramento Sidetracks, and she hosts reviews for many kid and family friendly venues, free things to do and the weekend top ten local ideas to do with the kids. We also get a science and math experiment book and pick one a day to do. This helps with the summer slump. My boys also love reading chapter books together and we do this at home or at the park after playing, flying kites or swimming at the pool.
Books lots and lots of reading.
I fill up long summer days by going outside with the kids. Nothing like grilling and spending time with your family.
Our local library offers a 'summer crafting camp'. They basically offer kids to do craft projects 2x a week at all different age and skill levels. This keeps kids social and learning by having fun.
my son love to attend our local library's summer reading program.
Trips to your local library are always great. Mines has a summer reading program that my daughter is excited about and they other activities throughout the summer.
When my youngest says she is bored I tell her to login to my Pinterest account and search for a fun Arts & Crafts project. I have to admit this has backfired on me once or twice but it was worth it! LOL
my daughter and i will be at the beach and lake everyday that the sun is shining we love the sun and sand and fun
I PLAN A LOT OF DAY TRIPS.
We are spending our Summer moving and hopefully by our new community pool to soak up some of this Arizona sun!!
Going fishing with the kiddos! Plus plenty of outside time!
Lots of bbqing!!!
We love road trips and beach trips.