My Pal Buddee, Action & Adventure, Mystery and Activity Books!

      ·          Monday – Write and illustrate your own comic book .             ·          Tuesday – Design a fantasy map (island, town, secret world).   ·          Wednesday – Cook a recipe together from a kids’ cookbook. ·                Thursday – Make a photo storybook with pics taken so far this summer. ·          Friday – Invent and sketch a new animal or superhero.    ·          Weekend Bonus – Visit a local craft fair, museum, or art gallery .

  Brain Boosters ·          Monday – Play Math Bingo or card games like 24 or Uno with a twist.  ·          Tuesday – Watch a virtual museum tour (natural history, art, or science). ·          Wednesday – Build a tower using marshmallows and spaghetti .   ·          Thursday – Try an easy crossword puzzle or word search. ·          Friday – Learn basic coding on Scratch (scratch.mit.edu). ·          Weekend Bonus – Family trivia night with kid-friendly categories! Today is -   National Hydration Day!

  ·          Monday – Create a bug explorer kit (magnifying glass + notebook).  ·          Tuesday – Paint and hide kindness rocks .   ·          Wednesday – Make a DIY bird feeder using peanut butter and seeds. ·          Thursday – Read outdoors under a tree or umbrella – 30 minutes. ·          Friday – Lemonade stand day – practice math by making prices and giving change.    ·          Weekend Bonus – Go on a hike or walk and take pictures for a photo story.           

    Week 1: Adventure Kickoff ·          Monday – Start a summer journal ( draw or write daily). 1.    Tuesday – Nature scavenger hunt at the park or backyard. - Create a list of things to find: feather, pinecone, ant trail, butterfly, etc. ·            ·          Wednesday – Build a Lego or recycled-material bridge . ·          Thursday – Visit your local library and sign up for the summer reading program. ·          Friday – Try a kitchen science experiment (e.g., baking soda & vinegar volcano).           Weekend Bonus – Pitch a tent for a backyard or living room camp-in and stargaze! Happy Reading!    Unsolved Case Files series by Tom Sullivan (graphic nonfiction, ages 8-12) Each volume drops...