This Saturday is the official start of summer!
Maybe you're out of school already. Maybe today is your last day. Congratulations!
Many of us like to keep writing during the summer. How do we do that? Let me count the ways….at least up to 5.
1. Carry a notebook and a pencil with you everywhere. A small notebook that fits into your pocket is perfect. Write down your thoughts, funny lines you overhear, and anything else that strikes you as odd or interesting. Yes, this counts as "real" writing.
2. Summer spelled backwards is Remmus. Write a story with a character with this name. Tie in the name with summer.
3. Have you played the cloud game? What shapes and characters can you see in the clouds? Don't just let them drift by…create a story for them.
4. Most dogs and cats love summer. Write a story from their point of view. Maybe your dog or cat wins a vacation to the Doggie or Kitty Spa across town. What happens? (Can you say disaster?)
5. Finally, write about your favorite summer foods. There are so many! Popsicles, ice cream, corn on the cob…you make your list. Then turn your list into a yummy, delicious poem.
Have fun. Enjoy the sun. And keep your pocket notebook handy.
