Summer Boredom

Welp.  

Summer is here. 

 So is the constant effort to keep the boy off total electronic submersion.

We set some limits.

Came up with some chores

And he has some summer school work.

I tried to make it short but still fun and not like workbook pages.

Monday-

plan, shop and cook a meal on a budget using coupons and ads

Tuesday-

Do a short book report.  

He has to read one chapter book a week.

Wednesday

Math on the computer or multiplication flash cards with his sister.
Our school uses this site and we have a password.  Check with your school!
We love it and it give some options!

Thursday

5 facts researched on the computer from a topic I give him.

Last week was Narwhols.

Friday

Math again-problem solving/ story problems

I must say...  We are totally winging this stuff.

Dinner tonight went well
We talked about hand washing and cross contamination. 
A few different techniques such as "folding" the cool whip into the pudding.
When planning we took advantage of price match at the store and 
comparison shopping.
When we planned I had him choose a 
protein, vegetable and carb (bread, rice, beans, pasta) and made 
dessert optional.

Grill safety and use.
He measured, worked a microwave, and learned to spread butter.
He seemed proud of himself, ate well, and enjoyed the attention and compliments.

Pork Chop-green beans and garlic bread

He even asked his sister for suggestions on future desserts.  :)

Dirt Dessert made with sugar free low fat pudding and Cool Whip