- Be flexible! Know that some weeks will work out better than others and that sometimes you have to scratch what you have planned and do something spur of the moment.
- Start planning early. Save your money, look for coupons, get organized and consider the weather.
- You do not have to do the letters in alphabetical order. Work the letters into your schedule and around activities going on in your city.
- The goal is to do the whole alphabet by the end of the summer. That means some weeks you only have 2 letters and other weeks you have 3.
- Some alphabet days can be big adventures while others you don’t even leave the house for. Try to plan your letters so you don’t have a whole lot of activities outside of the home one week and then none the next. Pair up busy/time consuming & non busy activities. Keep a balance.
- Don’t limit your ideas. Try something new and maybe you’ll find something your kids will love.
- Get your family & friends involved. A neighborhood field trip would be a lot of fun. A day with grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles or cousins is also a great idea.
- Utilize free activities…library, park.
- Continue to do your family traditions and the things you know your family loves!
- Don’t overload yourself with too many activities! Customize to the needs of your family.
- Get a large rubber made tote to store your supplies in. Giant Ziploc bags also keep things organized.
- Keep a box in the car stocked with drinks, snacks, books, etc
- Have fun and enjoy the time you spend with your kids learning the alphabet!
