More Progress on Our Summer of Purpose

Since I last blogged about our summer plans, I have finalized plans for two family getaways, signed up the kids for two VBS weeks (one at our church and one at our school), chosen Five In a Row (FIAR) as our guide for Growing in Wisdom, decided on a Bible Reading Schedule for the boys, brainstormed a list of field trips and activities, tweaked the daily schedule, began working on a weekly schedule and talked with the boys about our theme verse to get their input and ideas.  Below I've scratched out my additions and tweaks, linking to some ideas I found on Kat's blog- Inspired to Action.  (Last week got by without my time to think, plan, write, dream so I made sure to take 90 minutes to work on this on Monday morning- no easy task as the frenzy of the end of the school year has begun.  But as I am endeavoring to make self care a priority, I simply scheduled the time in and the work had to wait!)

Summer Theme Verse:

"And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men."  Luke 2:52

More Growing in Wisdom Ideas

• Five in a Row
• Movie Theater by Andrea
• Field Trips (ideas include the local zoo, museums, the beach, local amusement park)

More Growing in Stature Ideas

• Tennis
• Bike Riding
• Learning to Ride a Two Wheeler
• Learning to Tie Shoes
• Water Day by Jenn

More Growing in Favor with Men Ideas

• Kid of Honor by Karen G

Daily Summer Schedule (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays)

7       Media Time (Wii, Computer OR TV) (30 minutes for each)

         Mom has Quiet Time and Gets ready for the day

8       Breakfast and Family Devotional

8:30  Morning Chores

9       Outing (Emphasis on Growing in Stature of Wisdom) OR

         Five in a Row (FIAR)

12     Lunch (Study Weekly Verse together)

1       Quiet Time for Boys (Gratitude Journals, Bible Reading Plan, Pleasure Reading)

          Nap for A.

         Mom works

3       Outing OR Weekly Service Project 

4       Summer Activity Packets OR FIAR        

         Mom's chores

5       Cook Dinner- Kids will alternate cooking with mom

         Dinner (Study Weekly Verse together)

         Evening Chores

6       Media Time (Wii, Computer or TV) (30 minutes for each)

7       Baths, Books and Evening Devotional at Bedtime

7:30  Lights Out for A.; Boys can read on their own until 8:30 p.m.

Daily Summer Schedule (Wednesdays and Fridays)

7       Media Time (Wii, Computer OR TV) (30 minutes for each)

         Mom has Quiet Time and Gets ready for the day

8       Breakfast and Family Devotional

8:30  Morning Chores

9       Pool and Tennis Club

3       Quiet Time for Boys (Gratitude Journals, Reading)

          Nap for A.

         Mom works

4       Summer Activity Packets OR FIAR        

         Mom's chores

5       Cook Dinner- Kids will alternate cooking with mom

         Dinner (Study Weekly Verse together)

         Evening Chores

6       Media Time (Wii, Computer or TV) (30 minutes for each)

7       Baths, Books and Evening Devotional at Bedtime

7:30  Lights Out for A.; Boys can read on their own until 8:30 p.m.

Weekly Summer Schedule

Mondays- Day at Home or Nearby Outing (Backyard Pool and /or Local Playground)

Tuesdays- Day at Home or Nearby Outing (Backyard Pool and /or Local Playground)

Wednesdays- Swimming and/or Tennis Lessons at Friend's Club (???)

Thursdays- Day at Home or Nearby Outing (Backyard Pool and /or Local Playground)

Fridays- Field Trips

What's Next?

• Choose dates and locales for field trips and invite friends to join us
• Finalize swimming and/or tennis lessons
• Choose FIAR books and set that schedule
• Choose Scriptures to memorize and set that schedule
• Get Gratitude Journals for the kids
• Gather Materials for A.'s concept and fine motor development

Other Posts on Summer:

Summer's a Comin'

More About Summer