Realty One Group - July 2018

Learning That Doesn’t Feel Like School

Mentally Stimulating Activities for Summer

FOR TEENAGERS: FAMILY DINNER PARTY

Every summer, parents across the country have to deal with the same delicate problem. They want to make sure their kids continue to learn without feeling like they’re being assigned tasks. After all, summer homework is every child’s worst nightmare. Luckily, you don’t have to rely on math problems and book reports to keep your child’s development from taking a two-month vacation. Here are a few mentally stimulating activities that are as educational as they are fun. Bubbles fascinate young children, so why not spend a day making your own solution and experiment with making different types of bubbles? The formula is simple: 1 part dish soap (Dawn or Joy work best) to 10 parts water. Optionally, you can also include 1/4 part glycerin. The process of making the solution will teach ratios, and finding creative ways to blow bubbles fosters problem- solving skills and creative thinking. FOR LITTLE ONES: HOMEMADE BUBBLES

Cooking teaches so many important skills: math, science, nutrition, concentration, cultural understanding, following directions, creativity, time management, and more. Even better, it doesn’t feel like learning; it feels like fun. Encourage your older children to take the reins for preparing regular meals throughout the summer. You can pick guiding themes, like “a trip to Mexico” or “pasta party,” but let them choose the recipes and prep the meals on their own.

FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY: AN EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP

Field trips always inspire excitement in students, and you’ll find the same goes for your family members. You can tailor your destination to the interests of your kids for maximum engagement. If you have a family of art lovers, head to a museum for some inspiration and discussion. Kids who prefer the outdoors will enjoy a nature walk or hike. You can bring along a field guide to identify flora and fauna. These trips may not pack the thrill of a water park, but they’re fun in an entirely different way.

Gaynelle Lemmon

We were used to living in an open environment. At our previous home, we had 3 acres by the water in Yosemite

and a lot of privacy. When you live in a spacious and secluded environment for 34 years, it’s logical to want that kind of existence to continue. My husband also wanted the ability to build a ham radio tower, so our new property needed to provide that option. That meant no covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CCR), and we had to be outside the city. Julie found us the perfect spot, and we couldn’t be happier with our home. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Great. More Californians just moved in.” And to be frank, I get it. If you’ve lived all your life in one area and saved your money just to have someone come and drive up prices, I can’t blame you for being upset. That wasn’t our situation though. We want to keep everything clean and add to the friendliness we’ve been able to experience here. When I say “friendly,” I mean it. We’re not used to having neighbors, but if most are as great as our current ones, then we’ve been missing out. Our neighbors took pictures for us of anything notable to update us while we were still moving. We have a double-date night once a month with them. It’s been a huge blessing for us to have such an excellent transition, and we have Julie to thank for most of it.

My husband and I were traveling around the area when we bumped into the answer to our many prayers. Our daughter had been living here for five years at the time, and my husband and I do not want to live remotely as we age, so it became apparent we needed a change. I was looking at a home one day, and Julie from Realty ONE happened to be out walking her dog. She saw me, and fate took over. From the get-go, Julie displayed the utmost humility and friendliness. My husband and I felt like we were the only clients she had. That attention and understanding is crucial when you’re looking for your next home, but Julie went well beyond what was expected. When we needed something, she was there. Julie was on top of every detail, and considering some of the unique requests we had, that says a lot.

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