Cruise control works well for summer drives, but not for summer minds!
With school finishing soon, now is a good time to think about how your kids can keep their minds revved up. Why not let the days of less routine and fewer responsibilities expand your children’s thoughts with new adventures and wonders?
Were you thinking, “This summer, I want my kids to play as many video games as possible, borrow my phone (or use their own) to scroll online whenever they want, watch lots of movies, and stay in their rooms most of the day?” Of course not! When motivating ideas aren’t mapped out, though, these detours can last longer than desired. You don’t want to keep seeing them in your rearview mirror as school circles back around, do you?
You could sign up your kids for a full rotation of summer camps and activities, but that gets expensive and time consuming. Plus, your kids would miss out on their foundational need for receiving attention and guidance that come from quality time with you. Your investment in them has a positive effect in so many aspects of their life.
The down time of summer provides a great opportunity to invest in your children in a low-key and fun, yet impactful, way. Together, you can enjoy the world God made and grow in the ways of God. What a perfect time to develop the worthy habit of growing spiritually and weaving God’s ways into learning and daily life. As parents, you set the stage for the excitement of living and learning!
Why not use Do LAPS! Around the World or Follow and Lead Around the World to give you and your children fun that enriches both heart and mind?
Set aside a little time each day to spark your children’s curiosity about the world God made and about the God who desires relationship with them. Using Around the World, you’ll engage with them in meaningful conversations and biblical teaching using a Heart Training workbook. They’ll enjoy a variety of activities related to each week’s theme. You’ll introduce them to countries around the world and learn fun facts about them. Together, you’ll read the exciting autobiography God’s Smuggler to emphasize trusting God and watching him work. And, you’ll open their eyes to the global body of believers, especially as you pray for persecuted Christians.
You and your children will anticipate the intentional and meaningful fun each day, and your family bond will strengthen. This will be an adventure they’ll remember!
Your children’s minds will wander and wonder as their hearts grow in God’s ways, full speed ahead!
Order your Around the World materials now for summer fun!