"playing school" this summer

This summer I really want to make sure its a summer full of learning and fun. Emily and I have decided to "play" school.  Here is our weekly goals:

Math:

Rocket math worksheets 1 per day (link below)

Count to 120 per day

http://www.dadsworksheets.com/v1/Strategies/rocket_math.html

Reading:

Hooked on phonics-2 lessons

Read 2 books to mom

Read on own 10 minutes

Sight words flash cards/games

Spelling:

Three sentence per day on creative thinking in notebook 

Reflect on stories

History:

1-2x’s per week

Timeline

Science:

1x a week 

Faith:

Daily bible reading

Bible timeline add to 2xs per week

Family Devotions at dinner 

It has been going smoothly so far, my daughter is not loving hooked on phonics yet so I have bribed her with a mommy and me date to get ice cream. Anyway, I feel its really important to use this time at home to learn and grow.

Another thing my daughter and I get through this is one on one time. Which is a huge plus having a toddler brother Emily is often waiting for things, events or time with my husband or I. I really feel this has strengthen our relationship already.

As a past pre-k teacher, I know kids crave routine as well..just having a few scheduled items really puts some structure in their days which children need. Think about it...kids are herded here to there and a lot of time are not given a choice/advanced warning. This give a set thing to do with your child that they can expect.  Plus it takes less then 30 mins a day.