Summer craziness

Wow, I can't believe that is has been a month since I last posted. Time sure flies. Tim and I had a fantastic and very relaxing trip to Colorado and since he has posted the pictures from our trip, you can go to his blog to see what we did.
Today is rainy and cold. We are having unusual weather for Utah in June. We have had a lot of rain and snow this year and yes while it is good for the draught that we have been in these past few years, I can honestly say that I am ready for some summer heat and sunshine! However, living up in Suncrest, you don't get the summer heat that you get in the valley which I know I will appreciate later.
Ben and Grant have officially been out of school for three days now and so far everyone is having a great time. I have been keeping the kids rather busy and entertained. I am kind of a mean mom in that I have been making them do an hour of school each day. Research has indicated that children loose two to three months of progress in reading and math over the summer. Math has been challenging to Ben and so we are doing fun activities so that he can better understand what he is having trouble with as well as reviewing things that he all ready knows. Grant is participating aswell but he suffers in handwriting so that is his big hurdle. As far as reading goes, they are both fantastic readers and are well above grade level. Anyway, those of you with children, here are a few link that may be helpful to you while working with your children this summer. These are free, online, educational, games that so far my kids have loved.

www.funbrain.com

www.coolmath4kids.com

www.factmonster.com

http:// nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/grade_g_1.htm

www.aplusmath.com

www.aaaknow.com/grade2.htm:

Enjoy!!!!