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Quick Wins for Summer Sanity

Published 12 days ago • 1 min read

The Kids are home and the first thing you hear is, "I'm bored..."

It can feel overwhelming!

Here are some quick wins for parents!

1.) Throw a box together with old recyclables that the kids can use for art time. Add any tools you will allow them to use such as scissors, tape, glue, ribbon, crayons, markers, paints and paint brushes. Designate an area they are allowed to create in. When they get bored, encourage them to go to the create space and use their imagination! A GREAT book to read to them about creating things using their imagination is Recycle and Remake: Creative Projects for Eco Kids by DK. ​

2.) Have a box of age appropriate books ready to go at a moment's notice. You can set up a book nook with some comfy pillows and blankets. When they say they are bored, just guide them to the reading corner and encourage them to crack open a good book. (Check out my videos on showcasing great books for kids over on my YouTube page @tutoringwithsheryl for super ideas!)

3.) Create a box of outdoor supplies for playing in the sunshine. Include sidewalk chalk, jump ropes, bouncy balls, or anything that is small that you want to have on hand. When the kids announce they are bored, encourage them to go outside and play in a safe spot near your home. Have them dig through the box or take it outside with them. Having the supplies handy makes it a LOT less stressful for BOTH of you! Stay tuned to the Tutoring with Sheryl YouTube page. This week I will be joined by Tina McMillan and Kylie Larsen and we will recording "Beyond the Screen" Top 5 Summer Reading Resources.

If you are looking for summer reading support, be sure to reach out to me. I am booking for June and have some summer availabilty. At Tutoring with Sheryl, the mission is simple: Building Readers and Writers, One Word at a Time.

If your child is a little behind or a LOT, we have your child's best interests in mind. We use science backed strategies that kids reading and writing. Summer is a GREAT time to get started. Your child has fewer demands on their brain and we have FUN! Keep the learning going and watch your child GROW in knowledge and confidence.

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Tutoring with Sheryl

Sheryl Uehling| Your Literacy Expert

I am a seasoned educator and reading specialist, empowering struggling readers from Kindergarten to Sixth Grade through evidence-based methods rooted in the Science of Reading. I personalize instruction, blending phonics, decoding, spelling, writing, and comprehension, fostering significant reading achievement. I have helped over 40 families move their child forward with their learning in the last 3 years. I have an established following on my Facebook pages where parents seek information about reading and tutors seek information on how to tutor online with little to no effort. My YouTube pages continue to grow their reach, as do my social media channels on Instagram and TikTok. I have been a guest on the podcasts, The Online Tutor Podcast and Tutoring Tips for Teachers. I have also made several guest appearances and led educational summits including IMPACT 6 and SOAR 1 and 2.

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