Free Printable Reading /Video Game Log

Free Printable Reading/Video Game Log by B.Nute productions

Summer break is here, and although my kids will be very active with swim team, tennis lessons, golf, traveling and more, I know we will still have lots of downtime.... downtime that if my son had his way would be spent playing video games.

I'm definitely not one to prohibit a little gaming. My kids like it and even my husband loves to join in on the weekends. Like everything, though, it needs to be in moderation. So, this summer we are starting something new. I've created a Reading/Gaming Log page to actively track their gaming time and their reading time. The initial plan is, for every minute they read, they will get a minute of game time. My daughter is a big reader, but my son on the other hand will read only every so often. He also thinks that 20 minutes of reading is a good amount... but when it comes to his iPad games, he can be engaged for 120 minutes and not blink an eye. I think this log will give the kids a chance to see how much time they do spend on these activities, and possibly modify it in the future and/or choose alternatives to gaming like possibly running around outside!

We'll see how it goes. I'll definitely report back mid-summer and let you know!

Free Printable Reading/Gaming Log

Free Printable Reading/Gaming Log by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Reading/Gaming Log

1. Select link above, and print out from your browser. Use 8.5: x 11" paper.

2. Fill in your reading time and minutes and game time and minutes. In the balance column, subtract the gaming time from the reading time.

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.

Summer is here!

The Essentials: Cool Summer Treats Card (and poster) by B.Nute productions

It's the last day of school, it's my birthday and my littlest one is officially done with elementary school. Phew! With all this goings-on it can only mean one thing, IT'S SUMMER TIME!! Yay, my favorite time of year. I'm definitely looking forward to long days at the pool, late nights hanging out in the back yard and a few popsicles too. But, for now, I think a nap sounds just perfect. Hope you have a wonderful summer planned too.

Free Printable School's Out for Summer Party Invitations

Free Printable School's Out for Summer Party Invitations by B.Nute productions

It's almost here... I can feel it! School is almost out for my kids and we are ready. Ready for sleeping in, ready for lots of swimming, ready for no homework, ready for lazy afternoons, ready for late nights playing outdoors, ready for summer!

To kick off the fun, I created a free printable "School's Out for Summer" party invitation. Perfect to print out, fill out and hand out to friends, neighbors and friends to get the summer festivities going. Enjoy!

Free Printable School's Our for Summer Party Invitation

Free Printable School's Out for Summer Party Invitations by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your School's Out Party Invitations

1. Select link above, and print out from your browser (print in landscape mode). Use card stock to give the invitations some weight.

2. Cut each card out.

3. Fill in with your party details, and get ready to celebrate!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.