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Today is our first day of summer vacation. I decided this year to implement an idea I learned from another homeschooling mom a few years ago. I am hoping this will give our lazy summer days a bit of structure, but not too much. It would be nice if this led us back to more child-led, curiosity based learning which I would like to do next year. This is how it works. The children must earn 100 points every day before watching non-educational tv (they are all addicted to Andy Griffith reruns.....) or playing computer or video games. They can carry over points from one day to the next, so they could earn themselves a free day if they wanted. Here is the list of activities they have to choose from..... Summer points system…. 1. Doing chores 5pts, doing chores well 10 pts 2. Brushing teeth without being reminded 5pts 3. Bathing without being reminded 5pts 4. Making bed without being reminded 5pts 5. Getting dressed in morning wbr 5pts 6. Extra chores for Mom 10 pts 7. Playing outside/being active for 30 min 10pts 8. Playing with siblings (board game or toys) 10 pts 9. Cooking food for family 10 pts 10. Watching educational tv for 30 min 5 pts (2 hour maximum) 11. Doing a math lesson 20 pts 12. Doing a worksheet book 20 pts 13. Art project/making something 10 pts 14. Reading for 30 min 10 points (no maximum) 15. Practicing musical instrument for 30 min 10points 16. Going out with Mom (zoo, nature center, library) 20 pts. 17. Creative writing 5 pts per page 18. Making a full entry in nature journal 5 pts (4 per day) 19. Reading scriptures alone 10 pts. 20. Family scripture reading 10 pts. |
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