A summer vacation rhythm

06 April, 2020

Like most people, I look forward to the end of classes and the arrival of summer! To find, for a few weeks, a softer and more flexible rhythm will do us the greatest good for my minis and me.

In this article, I present to you the essentials of our summer family rhythm and some simple and sweet inspirations that may make you want to try it too!

The summer rhythm is very different from the rhythm of the other seasons, quite simply because in the summer we have fewer obligations. We are, in general, more flexible. There is no school, no homework, no lessons, etc. Our family evenings are (generally speaking!) sweeter. There can of course be lessons and practices for certain sports activities for children, but we are definitely less on the run.

Create our own rhythm

It is important to know that the family rhythm is specific to each family. There is no single procedure or way to do it and it is important to adapt it to the needs and reality of your tribe : your work schedule, the number of children, the age of the children , your location, etc. Here are some suggestions for projects and activities that will inspire you and your own summer rhythm:

Outside :

  • Go hiking with the Nature Journal
  • Take walks with the Nature Treasure Hunt
  • Make a herbarium
  • Have more picnics (not in the backyard!)
  • Go on bike tours
  • Go pick strawberries, blueberries, apples
  • Go to the market

Crafts:

  • Make dream catchers
  • Make modeling clay (I already make it, but make it with the kids!)
  • Make a family tree with photos
  • Make a puppet theater
  • Make a Chinese shadow theater

Others :

Finally, summer is a great time to try things that we don't take all the time to do during the year, to leave room for lightness, simplicity and spontaneity.

Take the time to think about your summer rhythm, what you want to include in it and then go for it and let the summer rhythm guide you!

Happy summer time!