Back to School Countdown

Well my little 5 and 6 year old friends, it's almost time to head back to school. The first day of school will be Tuesday, September 6th. In anticipation for the new year I thought it would be fun to have an alphabet countdown. Here is a list of 26 fun activities to help you wrap up summer vacation.

Ask a friend to a play date

Breakfast in bed

Catch lightning bugs

Decorate cookies or cupcakes

Explore your neighborhood

Ferris wheel ride at Navy Pier

Go bowling

Hop scotch

Ice cream sundae party

Jump rope

Kickball

Library visit to find a new book

Movie night

Night owl; see how late you can stay up

Open a lemonade stand

Picnic at the park

Q-Tip artwork

Ride bikes

Slip and slide

Tie-dye a t-shirt

Under a tree reading

Visit a grandparent

Water day; pool, sprinklers, waterpark, beach

eXtra sweet to your family day

You're almost ready for school CELEBRATE a great summer

Zip up your new backpack and head to Garvy

I'd love to see which activities you can complete before school starts. Print off the list, highlight your accomplishments and bring it to show me. I'll have a treat for you!