Comments on: Are Summer Workbooks Necessary For All Kids? https://www.themomcafe.com/are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids Encouragement for Moms Sat, 14 Jul 2018 01:41:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: momcafe https://www.themomcafe.com/are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids/#comment-77940 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 02:57:53 +0000 https://www.themomcafe.com/?p=7936#comment-77940 In reply to Rorybore.

Now see? THAT IS LEARNING AND LIVING AT ITS FINEST!! I want a summer like that for MY KIDS!

]]> By: Rorybore https://www.themomcafe.com/are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids/#comment-76532 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 02:12:53 +0000 https://www.themomcafe.com/?p=7936#comment-76532 I am a firm believer that summer time is when you let LIFE be the teacher. Get out into the big wide world and soak up all the beauty and awe that is there.
When I was young, summer is when I learned to milk cows, gather eggs, ride horses, and yes — shovel @#*! LOL So good old fashioned labour was healthy too. I climbed trees and played in haylofts with kittens, and drove the tractor during hay season. I had to bait my own hook if I was going fishing with grandpa, and pick berries without eating them with grandma. Bread dough should NOT be poked while it’s rising, and if you sneak a jar of pickles from the cellar, you’re totally getting caught…. and it will be worth it. Don’t stand too close to a Clydesdale because if they step on your foot, that’s REALLY gonna hurt. And a slice of homemade blueberry pie makes all hurts better. Instantly.
The dirtier you are at the end of the day; the more you learned. You can’t learn that in books.

]]> By: momcafe https://www.themomcafe.com/are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids/#comment-76520 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:48:42 +0000 https://www.themomcafe.com/?p=7936#comment-76520 In reply to Candace.

I’m thinking you are totally doing the right thing, Candace! It sure sounds like your son needs and deserves the BREAK from academics!!

And oh yeah… I’m not looking forward to those early morning starts. It’s coming SOON!

]]> By: momcafe https://www.themomcafe.com/are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids/#comment-76519 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:47:27 +0000 https://www.themomcafe.com/?p=7936#comment-76519 In reply to Michell.

Aw!! I just love that your son was so appreciative of you, Michelle!! That surely says a lot! And HEYYYYYY GIRL!!! I’ve missed you and cannot WAIT to read your book!! <3

]]> By: momcafe https://www.themomcafe.com/are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids/#comment-76518 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:46:10 +0000 https://www.themomcafe.com/?p=7936#comment-76518 In reply to Allie.

You’re so cute, Allie. Always so conscientious and invest in your kiddos!! I love that about you! Perhaps, you can save some money and not buy them next summer? Spend it on a fair or full gas tank for your next trip! 🙂

]]> By: momcafe https://www.themomcafe.com/are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids/#comment-76517 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:44:54 +0000 https://www.themomcafe.com/?p=7936#comment-76517 In reply to Kelly L McKenzie.

Ha! LOVE that Kelly!! And what a brilliant idea to get an audio tape- much less a BRILLIANT one too!

We just drove to GA and we listened to two audio tapes. It was SUCH a great way to pass the time and LEARN a little bit too. One was “Shack” – I”ve always wanted to read it. And the other was a neurosurgeon’s near death experience and his testimony on Heaven. BOTH were fascinating books for our entire family to *hear*. 🙂

]]> By: momcafe https://www.themomcafe.com/are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids/#comment-76516 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:41:39 +0000 https://www.themomcafe.com/?p=7936#comment-76516 In reply to Tamara.

YES!! I was SO intent for those first grade school years to stay ‘on track’ and keep my kids learning and reviewing their academics! I was nervous they would forget.

I’m SO relieved to prove myself wrong. 🙂

Remember that when summer hits in a few years! Your kindergarten teacher is SO RIGHT.

]]> By: momcafe https://www.themomcafe.com/are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids/#comment-76515 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:39:51 +0000 https://www.themomcafe.com/?p=7936#comment-76515 In reply to Janine Huldie.

It’s just too hard to get them to sit down and focus on that kind of work! And I have since learned, UNNECESSARY. They need and deserve a BREAK. 🙂

Now my kids adore reading when they find a really good book, so at least they do that- 🙂

]]> By: momcafe https://www.themomcafe.com/are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids/#comment-76514 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:37:54 +0000 https://www.themomcafe.com/?p=7936#comment-76514 In reply to Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life.

I am SO with you on everything you shared Michelle! I would have hated to scurry with those summer assignments! I’m so thankful our schools don’t do that. Ugh.

Kids deserve a BREAK and they need to pursue other activities that grow their brain in different ways OUTSIDE of the classroom.

]]> By: Candace https://www.themomcafe.com/are-summer-workbooks-necessary-for-all-kids/#comment-74579 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:49:31 +0000 https://www.themomcafe.com/?p=7936#comment-74579 I’ve always been torn on this topic. Every summer I planned to get one of those workbooks for my son and it never happened. He works so hard and stresses about homework the whole school year so I just let him have a complete break in the summer. I totally agree with you that it can be different for everyone, but I haven’t noticed my son struggling when he starts back to school each year. Except for trying to wake up ;). That’s always a nightmare for us both. I hope you and your precious babies are having an awesome summer, Chris! Life lessons are truly the best.

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