Yowza! I looked at the calendar and realized there are less than three weeks left in the school year. It’s time to start planning for at-home summer fun.
- First up? Makerspace. The kiddos recently expressed an interest in having their own robot lab. Right now, this has included scavenging parts from the garage (old training wheels and wood, for example) and toting around their toolboxes. I think we could build an outdoor makerspace using tips I found here.
- Random Acts of Kindness. We are brainstorming ideas for ways that we can be kind to others, especially people outside of our own family/friend circle. We’ll put strips of paper in a jar so we can pull out one or two ideas a week.
- In fourth grade, my gifted and talented class did lessons based on DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN. I ordered the book several months ago and hope we can all do the lessons together.
- Writing and Reading. Of course! We’ll set aside time for everyone to write and read. Here’s a great idea for DIYing a journal. Also, Barnes and Noble is offering a free book for students who compete a reading journal. Download it here.
What are your summer plans?
Kirsten W. Larson 
What creative ideas for your summer. Love each and every one. Have written using the right side of my brain, but have never tried drawing.
It’s a great book, Pat. I still have drawing from my youth that actually look like something. I’m hoping to be able to harness that creativity again.
Great plans, Kirsten. I have my own list in my head of things to do, but I need to incorporate my kiddos. Another great summer resource of ideas is Focus on the Family’s magazine “Thriving Family,” which always has a summer calendar with activities for each day.
Great resource. Thanks, Tina.
Real cool! 😀