18. Think beyond the lemonade stand. Terrific lessons
about business, sales, and marketing will be learned
when you create your child’s version of the lemonade
stand. Why not sell old toys, baked goods, or artwork as
a lesson in entrepreneurism? You never know, you might
spark a future interest in business.
19. Commit to a cause. If you child loves animals, see if
you can spend some time volunteering at a local animal
shelter. If she’s a regular fashionista, why not throw a
summer fashion show to raise money for a local charity?
Even a trip to your local food bank or letting your kids
come with you while you give blood is a life lesson that
keeps on giving.
20. Share your childhood favorites. Did you love to
The Tale Of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo
Freaky Friday* by Mary Rodgers
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory* by Roald Dahl
Little Women* by Louisa May Alcott
Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe* by C. S. Lewis
The Hobbit* by J. R. R. Tolkien
* Indicates more than one film version available.
Gardening Books By Sharon Lovejoy
make friendship bracelets or collect comic books? Did
your husband learn to play guitar or practice scouting
skills in the backyard? Summer is the perfect time to
share your favorite hobbies and summer pastimes with
your kids. Why not strike up a conversation about it at
dinner tonight to get the memories rolling? Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together
With Children
21. Admire intelligence. Find healthy and smart virtual Author, journalist, and writing coach Christina Katz
loves jungle gym slides, water park slides, Slip N’ Slides,
and Chutes And Ladders, but not the summer slide.
role models for your tween or teen to study over the
summer. For example, if your young lady loves biology
and dissecting frogs, she might enjoy trying some home
experiments created by Bill Nye, The Science Guy. Learn
more at http://www.billnye.com/for-kids-teachers/home-
demos/. Make a list of virtual summer tutors for each
child and indulge in customized summer learning.
Sunflower Houses, Inspiration From The Garden
Trowel and Error: Over 700 Tips, Remedies & Shortcuts For
The Gardener
Books With Film Adaptations To Read Together
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans and John Bemelmans-
Marciano
The Cat In The Hat by Dr. Seuss
Winnie-The-Pooh by A. A. Milne
Eloise by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
Registration and schedule selection
is open now. Act fast! Limited
to 50 children. Low ratios - high
fun! Crafts, special treats, guest
presentations, amazing field trips
School Ages (5-12)
$25 per day (2-5 days per week)
United Methodist Christian School
5200 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32137
Phone: (386) 445-2344
Check out the June and July camp calendars on our
website: www.palmcoastpreschool.com
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