So sitting with her to watch something educational on purpose is met with a blank stare. There’s still time for my six-year-old though!
So I choose my battles.
We have been working hard around here to keep school the focus, as much as^^^^ some people^^^^^aren’t completely down with that.
This is what my dining room table has looked like since June 6th:
A mini classroom.
Designed to help my six-year-old keep school in her cute little brain all summer.
Because we need a little push around here and this seems to be a good tool to do that.
And the 14-year-old has occasionally helped by being the “teacher” here and there so she is keeping school in her cute little brain as well.
In between Pretty Little Liar episodes.
Sigh.
Since I am a huge supporter of working to keep the “summer slide” at a minimum around here, I love that Netflix offers television options to help the kids climb out of the abysmal learning pit that can be Summer.
For the bigger kids there are titles like:
Lewis and Clark: The Journey Out West
Walking With Dinosaurs
Secret Yellowstone
When We Left Earth: The Nasa Missions
Here is a list of documentaries that your kids might like to watch this summer and each one has an age-appropriate next to the title to help you decide which one would be best for your child.
I love documentaries, so does my 14-year-old.
We watched Serving Life at the beginning of summer together as well as The Waiting Room.
Your little ones might like these titles:
The Great Mouse Detective
Busytown Mysteries
LeapFrog: Math Adventures to the Moon
Turtle: The Incredible Journey
My youngest has always LOVED the Busytown gang so will check it out and for sure we are watching the Leap Frog Math Adventures because MATH.
How are you keeping the slide from getting too slippery in your home this summer?
I am a member of the Netflix Stream Team. Meaning, for the
next year, once a month I will be writing posts about how my family is
using our Netflix. They provided me with a Roku and a voucher for my
Netflix account.
I like any lesson that involves lemons in a jar. Also, does a Harry Potter Marathon help prevent summer slide?
LikeLike
You're such a good mama.:)
LikeLike
If it does then I'm set. Just caught the marathon last weekend. That doesn't say much about my summer, does it?
LikeLike
NICE. We are so addicted to our beloved Netflix, but for some reason I haven't even thought to watch documentaries with Fen. What is my freaking problem? What?! Okay, thanks for the suggestions, and I will make sure I pull her away from Dr. Who for long enough to take in something educational. Right before I switch it over to watch Orange is the New Black.
LikeLike
The lemons are for decoration but if it helps YOU learn, then I am all for it. 😉
LikeLike
Thank you.So are you.:)
LikeLike
According to all the Pinterest quotes I do not understand, I need to start watching Dr. Who.
LikeLike
Funny. I spent an absurd amount of time yesterday Googling 'Netflix shows for 6 year olds' in an attempt to mix it up and avoid the lame shows she is otherwise drawn to (is it just me, or are the majority of kid shows aimed at young girls beyond stupid?). Magic School Bus is always our go-to, but I will add these others to my list!
LikeLike
I think I am pretty much the one turning on the water for this slip n slide (hangs head in shame)
LikeLike
Luckily my kids have required reading to do, so I command them to read every day that we're home, which isn't much recently. My son had to start a blog this summer which is AWESOME AND EXCITING! for me but a complete hassle and cheerless chore for him. Humph.
LikeLike
I wish they had required reading. I feel that is the biggest thing that slips around here.
LikeLike