Summer

Summer Days Slipping Away?
August 12, 2024
Edited July 3, 2025

Summer Days Slipping Away? 3 Ways to Make the Most of Them

You can feel the summer days slipping away, but how can you make the most of what’s left? It may be easier than you think! Here are some ideas for carving out more of those moments that matter, while ending the summer rested and refreshed.

Summer Schooling
June 12, 2024
Edited July 3, 2025

5 Summer Schooling Activities to Spice Up Your Break

While many find themselves enjoying the lazy days of summer, some of us find ourselves restless – in need of more direction. If this describes you, here are a few ideas to spice up your summer through fun and educational learning opportunities!

Dog Days of Summer
August 6, 2022

The Dog Days of Summer: A Unit Study

Miserably hot and humid, the Dog Days are the longest and hottest days of the year that happen to all of us, whether we have dogs or not! Depending on the latitude and the earth’s tilt, the Dog Days of Summer occurs between early July through mid- August in the Northern Hemisphere and late January through early March in the Southern Hemisphere. Join us this month to learn about idioms and the history and science of the hottest days of the year.

Log Cabins
June 25, 2021

Log Cabins: A Unit Study

Log cabins are a part of our American heritage, a reminder of simpler times when families lived, worked, and played together. Did you know that June 25th has been set aside to celebrate the log cabin? This month, I invite your family to celebrate this humble home. Before we begin, note the web links to family friendly sites for further exploration.

We Choose to go to the Moon
July 16, 2019

We Choose to go to the Moon: A Unit Study

This week, we celebrate 50 years since man first stepped out of a space craft and made “one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” Our family-friendly unit study this month considers the historical importance of this moment and adds fun activities for children to explore the space experience.