Do you ever feel that summer comes and goes too quickly ? If you take some time and think about how you would like your summer to be, you could prevent this from happening again. You might actually make a summer wish list. Just make sure the things on your list are SMART. That is:
SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time bound.
I remember thinking of summer as a vast expanse of relaxation, without the structure of the school year. I do think it is wonderful to have time set aside for doing absolutely nothing. But that is not a good way to knock things off your list.
Need ideas for your list ?
Create a summer reading list which must have some fiction and non-fiction. Check your local bookstore, Amazon.com, or Audible.com. Check you local library or the New York Times Bestsellers list. Check the Newberry and Caldecott award winners online for children's books. Check for the Hugo and Nebula awards for the best in science fiction.
Get out of doors with the family at least once per week.
Keep a garden. You must grow something edible.
Take a trip to the city. You must visit at least one museum.
Take a trip to the countryside. You must visit one body of water.
Make something, i.e. a table, or a pair of earrings.
Learn something new, like French, gymnastics, or coding.
Have friends over for dinner and board games.
Summer is coming ! Don't miss it.