Dwell Making the Most of Your Summer
May 20, 2025
As summer approaches, the hosts explore creative ways to balance fun and learning. They share tips for engaging kids with reading programs and family activities, ensuring cherished memories. Unique field trips to local parks and ethnic grocery stores spark curiosity and cultural awareness. Rediscovering nearby historical sites adds an educational twist to adventures. Finally, the importance of scrapbooking summer memories is emphasized, inviting families to capture their special moments together before life gets hectic.
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Maintain Some Summer Structure
- Keep some structure during summer to maintain sanity and avoid complete chaos.
- Let kids do light skills practice like math or language to avoid heavy review later.
Summer Game Day Fun
- Renee shared how kids enjoy discovering "grandma games" like Yahtzee and Mexican Train dominoes.
- Trying inexpensive games from thrift stores keeps family fun fresh and affordable.
Boost Summer Reading
- Attend summer reading programs or create your own with themed reading challenges.
- Explore new genres or authors not usually read during the school year.
