Aww–sweet, sweet Summertime. Even as a homeschool mom it’s my favorite. I’m so thankful my kiddos are done with their on-site classes. Being able to be much more relaxed about our studies, not having to drive the kiddos to their on-site classes… it’s great. Plus, we’re lucky that we live in an area where it doesn’t get super humid and there’s a ton to do outside. Northern California is so gorgeous! And I know my kiddos can’t wait for our pool to get warm enough to jump in (and neither can I)! The only thing I don’t like is the dreaded “Summer slide”. Today I’m sharing some Summer writing prompts that you can use to help your child practice their writing skills during the break.

summer writing prompts

I am much more relaxed about our homeschool lessons in the Summer. We tend to stick with field trips and vacations as learning experiences. However, the older my kids get the more I recognize that they need to be working on their writing skills. It really helps build a solid foundation for other subjects. There are three Summer writing prompts–one each for June, July, and August. You can use them with your child as a Summer journal of sorts.

These would also be good for busy work in the car if you have any fun road trips planned! I always try to plan some schoolwork for the car that’s easy for them to do on their own. Trust me–there is nothing more frustrating than trying to teach a new concept from the front seat.

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What do you do to avoid the “Summer slide”? How do you like to keep your kids learning in the Summer?