Ah... it is once again that time of year when I think I might die from stress, nerves and frustration! I try as hard as I may to be a good wife and mother still, but heavens! Back to School!! My kids get uber excited and uber cranky... it's a conundrum: the excitement of a new year and new class, getting back to see all the friends you haven't gotten to over the summer, shopping for clothes and supplies (cringe). Then there is the no more sleeping in, the no more lazy days with video games, ice cream cones and swimming pools! There is now bedtime, homework, and TESTS! YIKES!
Luckily for this momma, my kids LOVE school. They love recess (obviously), but they also adore reading and writing and even the challenge of learning new things. This incorporates my # 9 idea!! Your local library. It's a wonderful place to explore, learn and use your imagination. Ours is AMAZING! It even has these great grassy areas fabulous for a picnic on a warm day.
We are spoiled with an amazing library. It has drive thru return when you don't have time, and if you don't have the ability to get there and don't want late fees you can renew over the phone or on the internet. It also has a fantastic play area with full kid sized chess/checkers board, a great story time, and some other really cool features. The child's area take up the ENTIRE 2nd floor, and it's great. It's also a wonderful source for information, relaxation and community resources. It's even won a few awards for being the bomb :)
So, onto my point I guess! The library is a great place to hang out with your little ones. There is a little something for everyone, it has A/C on a hot day (like it is here), and the best part? It motivates kids to get away from video games and tv, it motivates and encourages kids to interact with each other and you, along with making reading super fun! Our library even has board games you can check out and play there. You can also check out storytime bags and daycare bags, which are great lesson resources for young kids. And the greatest part of a library?? THEY ARE FREE! No charge and it is the best thing to motivate little brains and get them active, and the only time you have to pay is when you lose a book or forget to turn it back in. Ours even has a superb summer reading program, where the kids won ice cream, tacos, got free books and a kids meal to chick-fil-a among other prizes. Check out what yours has going on!
This weeks must read list for us?
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?
The Walking Dead Graphic Novels (NOT FOR KIDS)
Rapunzel
Dr. Seuss Easy Readers-(our library has them marked by reading level so you can work on the skill with your kiddos)
and last but not least, my guilty pleasure at the moment- Dexter is Delicious
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