Summer's Here and Here's the Plan!

I finally finished up our Summer of Purpose plans and it's a good thing since summer vacation arrived last Thursday :)  I am sure we will end up tweaking and/or abandoning the schedules all together some days to have some unscheduled fun but it helps me to know what the rhythm of our days will feel like.  And writing it all out helps to keep me accountable as we work on our goals. There is one last thing I need to work out and that is my time to think, plan, write, dream.  For the summer, that may have to be one evening a week but I am committed to making room for it!

Summer Theme Verse:

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

Growing in Wisdom Ideas

• Work through the Summer Reading List from school/ A. works on concepts (i.e., letters, colors, etc.)
• Work on the Summer Activity Packet from school/ A. works on fine motor (i.e., coloring, cutting, etc.)
• Five in a Row
• Lentil
• Madeline
• Who Owns the Sun
• Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
• How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
• Papa Piccolo
• Very Last First Time
• Clown of God
• Storm in the Night
• Movie Theater by Andrea
• Field Trips 
• Local Zoo
• Local Art Museum
• Local National Monuments
• Beach
• Amusement Park

Growing in Stature Ideas

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

Growing in Favor with God 

• Memorize a Scripture verse every week
• Luke 2:52
• Phil 4:8
• Eph 4:29
• Isa 43:1
• Jer 31:3
• Gal 5: 22-23
• Heb 12: 1-2
• Matt 11:28-30
• Isa 40:29-31
• Ps 139:14
• Gal 6:9
• Matt 7:7
• Eph 5: 1-2
• Col 3:23
• Eph 2: 10
• Morning devotionals
• Personal Bible Time and Journaling (Boys each have their own Bibles, reading plans and journals)
• Gratitude Journals

Growing in Favor with Men

• Picking a friend or family member or neighbor who has a need we can meet and doing so
• Sending cards/verses/pictures to a loved one in the mail
• Blessing a friend or family member or neighbor with a meal or cookies
• Kid of Honor by Karen G

Weekly Summer Schedule

Mondays- Field Trips

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

Daily Summer Schedule (Mondays and Wednesdays)

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, Personal Bible Reading, Pleasure 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 Bedtime

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

Daily Summer Schedule (Tuesdays, Thursdays 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       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 Bedtime

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

Other Posts on Summer:

Summer's a Comin'

More About Summer

More Progress on Our Summer of Purpose