1. Show them the money
I started a fun little game with my kids this summer. For every book they read and write a report/summary of, they get $2. My kids don't get a lot of opportunities to earn money because I don't pay for chores or anything done around the house, I don't give allowance either.
Since I am teaching them finances also this summer, it would work better if they were earning real money.
This trick kills two birds. I get them to read and I teach them the principle of earning and spending. The value of a dollar, banking transactions, and whatnots!
After I paid my oldest a ten dollar check for the 5 books she read, I took her to the bank where she went through the process of depositing her money. Then we went to the dollar tree for some craft items... Usually going to the dollar is filled with mommy can I have this or that? it's only a dollar!
But when homegirl was the one swiping her very own debit card, she was real careful to pick only the things she really needed because she knew she only had $10 and didn't want the account to go to zero.
This is one of my favorites! win-win!
2.Get them books related to a story they already know
My kids are really excited about the new Disney Descendant movie coming out, I got them the Isle of the Lost series. They are really enjoying finding all deets before the movie comes out.
They feel super special, knowing things ahead of times.
They did the same for the Diary of a wimpy kid the long Haul movie.
3.Ask them to read something out loud for you because you're busy
I started this whole thing because one of my kids is just not a fan of reading, she won't be devouring a book cover to cover like her sister. I make sure she gets some reading done first thing in the morning.
Every morning I have her read my devotional to me. I tell her my eyes haven't adjusted yet, or I'm running outta time. Always works!
It makes them feel important and needed. my little one loves to help!
I get her to read recipes out loud, read things to me while I'm driving. As long as she feels like she helping she doesn't mind.
4.Keep books in the car and encourage them to read when waiting
I keep a stack of books in the car, while I'm driving instead of playing games on my phone I encourage them to read a book.
We even have a game, if they ask to play on my phone they gotta read a page if they say I'm bored they gotta read.
And better yet it's a perfect time to finish a book to collect their money!
How are you encouraging your kids to read this summer?
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PureFlix Summer Family Movie Nights
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We live in Florida, which means along with the sunshine we also get tons of rain. Especially during the Summer month.
Sometimes it is just impossible to go outside, it's either too hot or too wet. Somedays just called for a couch, popcorn, and movies.
Finding a family friendly movie can be a daunting task. There's only so many time one can watch Moana, Zootopia, Trolls, and Sing!
We've had a blessed year in the kid's movie department, family friendly movies release are usually scarce. This is why I love PureFlix!
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- Sweet Sweet Summertime
- Letters to God
- Midnight Stallion
- Black Beauty
- Summer Snow
- Touched By Grace
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The days where I vicariously live through my kids tender age is over!
Today I didn't get to dress them up in matching outfit as thing 1 and thing 2, they didn't ask for Green Eggs and Ham for breakfast.
My baby didn't carry a stack of Dr Seuss book to school with her, and I didn't have to fight her to only take one cat and hat book.
I didn't have a standing argument with my daughter as to why I won't read Horton Hears a WHO five times.
I didn't hear her whine and saying: " You read Green Eggs and Ham five times for her why not me?"
It's a sad day!
My kids are growing up and the things they once cry and beg for is now a memory.
I'm grateful for Kiwi Crate 50% sale, I can still get them to celebrate with me through project play. Because mama will not go down without a fight!
“And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed! Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed!”-Dr. Seuss
No matter how big they grow they will still be my cutie pie thing 1 and thing 2.
What are you doing with your little ones to celebrate?
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Hola Chicas!
Happy Fall! is that a thing? do people even say "Happy Fall"?
Either way Happy Fall to you!
