Summer has come to an end in my household and it made me start thinking about the traditions I want to start during the back to school season. My daughter will be starting school next year. I can not believe I already have to think about that. I found this list of things to do in August at the end of summer on a website called momlifetoday.com. The school year seems to be starting earlier and earlier so you may want to start these in July but some of them are really good ideas. Help your kids get motivated to start the school year strong.
Go to the park and have an end of Summer picnic.
Bake something yummy. Make cupcakes and let the kids decorate them with bags of frosting and decorator’s icing tips.
Stay up late one more night and go on a flashlight walk as soon as it gets dark.
Have one more a pajama day. Watch movies and talk about them.
Take each child out for a special meal or activity before school starts. Listen to their heart as they talk. Ask more questions.
Plan a special evening with your spouse. Talk about how you can help each other and make times to connect when the kids go back to school.
Have one more water fight outside.
Play a board game or put a puzzle together. Decide now what night of the week will be “Family Night” when school starts.
Make photo books on Shutterfly or other photo book service with all your Summer pictures.
Have an end of Summer get together or BBQ with friends
Clean out your closest and playroom shelves, and donate toys to those in need.
Go out for ice cream.
Help your child determine a list of goals for the upcoming school year and how they will meet them.
Find a beach or sandy spot and dig your toes in one more time.
Determine which upcoming Bible study or women’s group you’ll participate in this Fall.
Visit the local pool, water park, or amusement park one more time.
Gather your coupons and go school supply shopping.
Blow bubbles.
Play in the sprinkler.
Pack your backpacks and get ready for the first day of school! Plan a special breakfast before sending them off (or starting the school day at home if you home school).
Keep a craft box handy and spend an afternoon making crafts
Record or video tape the kids doing activities
Have an indoor camp out!
Make photo books on Shutterfly or other photo book service
August is National Friendship Month. Go make a friend! Make a playdate for your kids with the new family down the block.
Go pick fruit in an orchard. Bring the kids along and make a morning out of it. Just bring water bottles if you plan to stay when it gets hot.
Find ways to get your AC bill under control. “Attic foil,” heavier window shades,” oscillating fans, replacing lightbulbs, even planting some trees (get some landscaping in!), or grilling food outside instead of using the stove/oven can help.
See if there’s any family-friendly drama around your area. Something like “Shakespeare in the Park.”
Stay out in the yard under the stars. Teach your children the constellations. Point out the Big Dipper.
See if there is a good museum exhibit in the area. New exhibits tend to come when school starts again.
Make your own ice cream.
I hope you all enjoy reading my blog. Please leave comments with suggestions and thoughts.
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow." - Albert Einstein
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