Beach and water fun for summer is the theme this week . This brings back memories of “the ole swimming hole” on the farm where I grew up.  Two brooks joined in the pasture and made a pool deep enough for Mother to teach us four children to swim.  There we cooled off after a day in the hay fields or working in the garden.
On family vacations, we often visited my aunt and uncle and spent a day or two at York Beach, Maine…my aunt’s favorite beach.  We had a taste of swimming in salt water and looked forward to …read more

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 Since this is Beach Week at One Book Two Book (as well as at Camp Weary Parent), I wondered what you’re doing at the beach this week.
I mentioned yesterday my memories of visiting the beach at the ocean.  However, you don’t have to be near the sea.  Your beach may be a local river, community swimming pool, the beach at the lake, your own backyard pool or brook. 
Do you have special books to read about the beach and the activities there?  Do have games that you play in the water?  Are you taking swimming lessons?
Learning to Swim
When I was growing …read more