Ahhh… A Spa Unit Study

Well, summer time is for relaxation, after all - am I right? This summer, my kids and I are doing a unit study each week on themes they picked. This coming week will be spa week. I’m already looking forward to it!

Skin care is so in right now - even for the tween set. This is a great opportunity to learn about skin, the human body, health, mental health, relaxation, and more! We will also be learning a bit about herbs (like lavender) and fruits.

Reading

Here are some books we found at the library:

• The Girls’ Spa Book

• The Little Book of Skincare

• The Girls’ Book of Glamour

• Makeup and Skincare

• Beauty Rules

• Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual

• Mindful Me

• Various ReadWorks articles about skin, health, fruit, etc.

Activities

• Make bath bombs

• Rock painting

• Windchime making

• Do yoga

• Try meditation

• Create a calm playlist

• Make face masks with oatmeal and put cucumber slices on eyes (this is a classic!)

Benefits

This week is coming up so I don’t know how it will go, however I am anticipating that the kids will find new ways to relax and calm their minds. I think these are crucial skills as they enter middle school and beyond.