Well, I don't know what your homeschool philosophy is, and much depends on that. What works for me--an eclectic, child-led, secular homeschooler--would be totally wrong for you if you are an unschooler or a school-at-homer. (If that means nothing to you, you might check out this: http://www.homeschooldiner.com/guide/intro/approaches.html )

But I can tell you what works for us, and then you can ignore anything you don't like. wink

I usually try to do one or two school-type things per day in the summer. More if it's yucky outside and the neighborhood kids are gone, maybe less if it's a lovely day and the kids want to go play outside. As long as they are running around and having fun (and not in my hair!), then I don't worry about school too much.

I usually plan to work on computer-oriented, fun-type stuff: typing lessons in game form, math games, science online, foreign language, etc. I also require 15-30 minutes of reading for pleasure, 15 minutes of piano practice, and 20 items put away in their rooms/the house in the morning, usually before I'm even out of bed and dealing with them. If that's all they got done all day, I'd really be okay with that.

They usually do lots of creative stuff on their own: art, writing, creating games out of paper, etc. That stuff is very child-led. I keep my nose out of it, mostly.

I make sure to have lots of educational stuff around and accessible, but I don't usually require it of them in the summer. Just enough work done so they don't forget what they know. I hate review time! wink

But I confess that I mostly make summers for outdoor exploration and play. If they complain about being bored, then I start giving them more school work. I don't think that has ever happened. My kids are--happily!--pretty good at keeping themselves entertained. smile


Kriston