For summer week three, we concentrated on getting into our routine.

I created this chore chart using cute printables from Our Crazy Busy Bunch. {Click here – she has some very cute ones!}

We wrote out our commission (a.k.a. allowance), giving and savings plans. We agreed that they would go without their commission that week if the items above were not completed.

We made jars for each of the categories and talked about what they would do with the money in their giving jar.

I answered lots of questions about why they still have to do homework in the summer. I like the ‘Summer Bridge’ workbooks. For Julia and Nate we choose one subject each summer to really focus on. It might be a subject they struggled with the year before – or just a subject that I want them to have a good foundation on for the next school year. When they complete the workbook, they receive a special outing with mom to a store of their choice.

It becomes a fun way to earn a little extra treat for the summer, and I usually catch them doing more than they are required so that they can finish it even faster and take that special trip.

What are you doing or did you already do for Summer Week Three?

Hugs!

Kate