The question that has changed my summers forever.
Hi friend, Here's the question I ask my kids that has changed our summers forever: " What do you want to learn?" And then I leave the door wide open. Why? Here's the truth: Every summer I use to work so hard to fill our days with "meaningful learning" only to find out that it wasn't meaningful at all to my kids! Summer should be the time to let their brains explore and learn about anything they want! Letting them guide their own learning allowed me to: Get to know to know them better. What did they want to explore in their free time? What are they passionate about? Watch them come into themselves. It is so rewarding to watch your children explore passions and topics you know nothing about. Watch them build self-esteem as they gain skills and knowledge in areas that matter to them. The task of tying shoes may seem small, but that is a huge confidence boost for a six-year-old. Watch them glow with pride when they take ownership ...