As I begin packing up and clearing out for the summer, I am
amazed at how quickly this year has gone.
I had an awesome 5th year at Murray and an equally awesome 16th year at Red Hill. 16 - seriously? Wow. It all just flies.
As I reflect back on CARES, Powerful Peers, Kelso’s
Problem-Solving choices, Hunter’s Self Control, Wagner’s Decision-Making, Growth Mindset, Too
Good for Drugs, School-Work skills, and Transition Planning I first say “Whew!” But then I can’t wait to do it all over again
next year!
I am going to take some time this summer to relax,
re-charge, and re-motivate. I have several retreats planned to the farm, the lake, and the mountains. I hope you all
will find time to be together as a family and enjoy each other.
Here are some fun and
free (or almost free) summer ideas. Sometimes
the free things actually have the most worth!
·
Go to the
park and pack a yummy lunch
·
Go
fishing. Learn about the different types of fish you catch
·
Go biking
or hiking (or just take a walk around the neighborhood)
·
Talk about
your child’s hopes & dreams for the upcoming year
·
Go to the
public library
·
Do
community service
·
Cook or
bake together (measuring and following a
recipe are great learning experiences)
·
Keep a
journal
·
Backyard
camping
·
Scavenger
hunts
·
Create a
small business (lemonade stand, bake sale, dog wash)
