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15 Easy Summer Learning Ideas With Minimal Planning

15 Easy Summer Learning Ideas With Minimal Planning

Summer is a great time for informal learning. We will all enjoy a few weeks of no scheduled lessons and fewer extracurricular activities. And then it will hit…boredom. I’m all in favor of kids being bored. Boredom is an excellent opportunity to spark creativity, learn a new skill, or simply learn to entertain yourself. However, a couple of months of boredom can also lead to mischief and bad habits. To combat this, I try to have a few tricks up my sleeve to mix things up during the summer months. Here are some of the ways I encourage learning during our summer break with minimal planning on my part.

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Learn more about field trips, imagination, math, nature, science, summer learning

Exploring Snowflake Symmetry

Exploring Snowflake Symmetry

Did you know that not all snowflakes are symmetrical? Snowflakes provide an excellent opportunity to study symmetry. Learn more with this snowflake symmetry study.

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Learn more about geometry, iHN linkup, math, nature, nature study, snowflake, winter

How To Use A Calendar Of Firsts For Nature Study

How To Use A Calendar Of Firsts For Nature Study

Learn how to develop an intimate relationship with nature as you track the nature firsts through the year with a calendar of firsts.

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What I Pack In Our Nature Study Bag

What I Pack In Our Nature Study Bag

One of the keys to getting outside and actually learning about nature is having a nature study bag packed and ready to go. I keep ours stocked and ready to grab as we head out the door. This eliminates the last minute scramble to find supplies. Here’s what I include in our nature study bag.

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Learn more about nature, nature study, science

HI! I’m Crystal…


I believe learning is not confined to a book or “school hours,” but is a lifestyle that positively impacts generations. That’s why I help homeschool parents simplify homeschool planning, make learning fun, and disciple their children. Learn More

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  • Laura K.

    I just wanted to say what a joy it was to be in your workshops and learn from your wisdom. You had some refreshing ideas that I plan to implement into my homeschool day.

  • Susan Chrisman

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    Crystal Wagner is a delightful speaker with a relevant and inspiring message for parents. She has an engaging style and offers practical application to the ideas she presents.

  • Denise

    I love your videos! I'm a new homeschool mom so it's great to get realistic ideas. We're an eclectic homeschool family and I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more Charlotte Mason. The resources that you provide are wonderful.

  • There is so much good information on your site, the book lists alone are a treasure for CM Mama!!

  • Brieanna

    You had so many great tips and ideas I'm going to have to watch this a few times and take notes! I love it, thank you for sharing!!

  • Sarah

    Thank you for your insight. I am constantly trying to pull back on this but all things around us say to increase our activity level. It’s good to hear encouragement about leaving margin.

  • Kelly

    I wasn’t sure what to expect – would it be too far beyond my reach? It wasn’t! Crystal does a good job of making an intentional math lifestyle possible for the average person through examples and her passion for the subject.

  • Ashley

    This is really a great resource, thank you SO much!

  • Summer Seminar Attendee

    Crystal, thank you for continuing to inspire and lift my efforts to offer a broad feast of ideas to my precious children.

  • Elizabeth

    I am enjoying reading what you send, and I regularly read the links you post on fb. Thanks for sharing!

  • Annette O.

    Just wanted to share that your website is the only one that I choose to be in my newsfeed. Love your site.

  • Christy

    These are great ideas, thank you! I just printed your list to keep them at hand for the next time we are struggling to figure out what to do.

  • Loretta

    I have been scanning through your website and I absolutely love the content.

  • Jessie

    Your tips have been so helpful. I look forward to implementing them in the coming school year.

  • Jayne Michener

    Like a rich stock, Crystal takes Charlotte Mason’s ideas and simmers them down into an easily digestible form where they are easy to understand and implement. To listen to Crystal speak is to dip from the pot of her hours of research and insight for a very pleasant and practical meal.

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