My Summer Plan Is… Not to Have One

As an early years teacher, consultant—and most importantly, a mummy—my plan for the summer might sound a little unconventional:

I’m not making one.

No packed schedules.
No endless checklists.
No pressure to fill every day with activities.

Instead, I’m creating space for something slower, softer, and more meaningful. I've created a short little guide for you to dip in and out of which is available here. Here's what I'm gently focusing on to help shape a slow and beautiful summer together:

1. Embracing a Gentle Daily Rhythm

Inspired by the slow-paced family life I’ve observed in parts of Scandinavia and Canada, we're leaning into:

• Unhurried mornings

• Time outdoors each day

• Cosy rituals like reading, crafting, and sharing food
  No fixed agenda—just flow.

  

2. Decluttering Our Play Spaces

Before the holidays begin, I’m simplifying our environment:

• Rotating toys

• Clearing out the excess

• Creating calming, open-ended spaces that invite creativity and calm
  Because less stuff = more play.

  

3. Creating a Loose List of Local Adventures

We’re jotting down simple local places we might want to visit—no pressure, just inspiration:

• The local library

• A shaded stream

• Moorland rambles

• A picnic by a waterfall
  We’ll choose what feels right on the day.

  

4. Restocking Our Crafting Basket

With slow days ahead, I’m gathering a few creative essentials:

• Air dry clay

• Watercolours

• Beads and string
  Not for structured crafts—but for those moments when inspiration strikes.

  

🌿 Final Thought:

This summer, I’m choosing presence over planning.
Rhythm over routine.
Connection over perfection.

Maybe that’s not a lack of a plan after all—
Maybe it’s the most intentional one yet.

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