Student’s Corner
Buckets of Fun
by bayley grossnickle
Mother Seton School Student, 6th Grade
Have you ever done a summer bucket list? Now, you may be thinking this summer bucket list is just for students, but it’s actually for families, friends, students, teachers, and, oh, pets, too.
You could go swimming at your own pool or a public pool. Swimming is soooo… FUN! And if your parents prefer, they can go in the hot tub while you’re in the pool! Or you and your family could all be swimming and having a blast.
Go camping, roast marshmallows, take hikes, and make memories with your family, friends, and also pets—I have to stop forgetting you guys!
Go to the park, ride down slides, play on the seesaw with your sibling while you’re screaming, “Let me down!” and then they just end up standing up anyway. Or push your younger or older sibling on the swing. I know, but it can happen!
Go to the beach, play in the sand, swim in the ocean, or go on vacation to water parks and amusement parks, screaming, “AHHHH…” because you’re riding the highest roller coaster ever or winning enough to get that Nintendo you want from Adventure Park.
Have a game night with your family, playing Clue, Uno, Scrabble, Monopoly, and Twister, the game where your flexible family is screaming, “I’m gonna win, I’m gonna win,” and then you end up winning.
Read a good book, color a picture, watch a movie with your family, or do a puzzle.
Make a sweet treat with your family or play outside.
Whatever you end up doing, I hope you enjoy your summer because soon enough you’ll be going back to “meet the teachers” or getting ready to go back to work. So, enjoy every little bit of summer, even the little things: family game night with that one competitive sibling; baking with your family even though it doesn’t taste that great, and laughing about it later; playing outside; or even just watching a movie with your family after you spent an hour deciding what movie to watch. Have a great summer, everybody!
