A few weeks ago, I shared ideas, over here, to make summer with children at home a satisfying time with just the right amount of structure and free time. I just saw this video by Julie Kreke, a veteran homeschooling mom of 10. She has some great ideas so I’m passing them on. She gives the following ideas for summer learning challenges. Watch below to get all the details.

1. Math Challenge. The app she recommends is here, from the Good and the Beautiful.
2. Reading Challenge
3. Journal Writing Challenge
4. Typing Challenge. also using a resource from the Good and the Beautiful.
5. Treasure Box

Here are more of Julie’s links, copied and pasted from YouTube:

“Try out our favorite typing program FOR FREE with this link: https://glnk.io/8ypy9/julie-tgtb-typing

Download our Reading Challenge Chart here: https://canva.link/a01cswrvo33mczm

Or for a simpler reading challenge try this one: https://canva.link/lj79dvoafhd4n0n“

Thank you Julie for these fun resources!

If you want some songs to teach multiplication facts without having your child using a screen/app, here are some resources I recommend.

The Mathusee skip counting songs. This is what I used with my children.

Mathusee has two versions.

Here’s the Bible version:

Then here’s the science and literature version:

Then Janeen Brady of Brite Music has the Times to Times songs. They have a depth of musicality the ones above don’t. See the playlist here. I tell the story behind it here. Several years ago, I got to hear Janeen play some of her fun music on the piano in person. What a treat!