SEL Summer Spotlight!
We Build Better Humans #58
Features: 1. MOVE with beach day fun & the Special Olympics 2. Books & journals for readers who FEEL 3. STEAM Powered Family’s simple rain gauge how-to video
Hey there, summer champions! School’s out (or will be soon) & your kiddos are sure to be asking for all the activities. Well … maybe they won’t be asking, so much as whining, “I’m boooored!” And who can blame them?
Tolerating our boredom is not fun at any age. But tolerating *someone else’s* boredom is SUPER-yucky! At least, it can be for me.
Looking for lists of lots to do this season? Read on!
Move your body! (Tools to reset)
Got kiddos who LOVE to MOVE? Here are a couple of ways to get through your days by keeping them busy:
Natural Beach Living sent me these links this week …
Beach-themed coloring pages (great for preschoolers)
Summer party recipes for kids who love to cook
Every link you ever need for this year’s Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games is just this one click away! (Or search for the Special Olympics schedule in your area all——around the globe.)
Feel-good fixes for deep-feeling thinkers
You know I love Big Life Journal. This week, they sent me & other subscribers a keepsake poster chock-full of pleasing images that represent values to keep teens on-track (like integrity, self-trust, humor & more). You can find freebies & discounts directly.
If your moody ones would rather read than write, check out Gratitude Practices for Kids, a book (& e-book) that touts an evidence-based approach to practical strategies for teaching kids how to use gratitude as a superpower.
Save it for a rainy day …
Bored indoors this summer? When you can’t get away from screen time, remember that STEAM Powered Family has both a website & YouTube channel. <—— This link takes you directly to a fun how-to video to DIY your own rain gauge. 💦
