One of my friends asked how and what I plan all week w/ my kids. She asked if I could write it down and email it to her. I was flattered. I got to thinking, I would love to know what great ideas all of my mommy friends have on "planning" their week.
Honestly, some weeks are go w/ the flow, but usually I try to plan out our outings/play dates & our home activities when I can during the weekend before. That way if I need something at the grocery store when I go Monday morning, I can get it.
When I plan I try to write down 1 craft (that will satisfy or I can modify for a 4 & 2 year old), 1 cooking activity & something academic to focus on (like learning numbers or letters). I do not sit down and do flashcards or make my son write out a letter or recognize a word a million times...that is not how I want my kids to learn. We try to do a project to reinforce something or talk about it in a book.
They'll be in elementary school in no time...to me that's when the pressure starts. You only have a short while of 100% play and bonding...then academics really steps in. Spending time w/ my kids...no matter what we're doing, is my main goal at this point in our lives.
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