It sure has taken longer than we’d hoped, but we’ve finally chosen and hunted down (most!) of the winners of the Smart Summer Challenge!
Though we believe that everyone was a winner (c’mon, a super-rad calendar packed with six weeks of fun and exciting learning ideas? Aaaand great memory-making with you kiddos? On top of fun activities to celebrate your kids, their government, their home, the forest, the sea, and the universe?) . . . we did promise some pretty big prizes for those who made the effort to join us and share their experiences.
So many, many thanks to the thousands and millions of people who participated in our Smart Summer Challenge. And huge thanks to our sponsors who support learning at home and recognize the important role parents play in their children’s education.
Here’s a quick re-cap of our fabulous, amazing, earth-shattering event, hosted by my pals Mary Lea of Pink and Green Mama, Candace of Naturally Educational, and me!
Week 1: Me on the Map
Highlights. . .
from Pink and Green Mama
from Counting Coconuts
Sponsor: Juice in the City
Prize: $100 gift certificate to the local bookstore or toy store of winner’s choice, thanks to Juice in the City
Winner: Karen W. from PA
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Week 2: Government
Highlights. . .
from Nat and Kat-A-Blog
Sponsor: ThinkFun
Prize: A super-fabulous custom designed for your family assortment of ThinkFun products and games totaling $150
Winner: Kelly I., from UK, comment on teach mama
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Week 3: Backyard Science
Highlights. . .
from a new bohemia
from Surviving a Teacher’s Salary
Sponsor: Rosie Hippo
Prize: $150 gift certificate to use at Rosie Hippo
Winner: Anya N, # 61, Naturally Educational comment
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Week 4: Forest Friendly
Highlights. . .
from Our Creative Day