Homeschool Burnout? 8 Fun and Educational Activities to Give Your Kids a Break from Homeschooling!

RELAX! TAKE A BREAK.. but learn while you do!

Looking for a change of pace in your homeschool day?

1. Go for a walk or hike in nature. This can help kids get some fresh air and exercise while also providing a change of scenery.

   
   

2. Do a craft or art project. This could be something simple like coloring or painting, or something more involved like knitting or woodworking.

   
   

3. Play a board game or card game. This can help kids practice their problem-solving and strategic thinking skills while also having fun.

   
   

4. Cook or bake together. This is a great opportunity to teach kids about nutrition and the importance of eating healthy foods.

   
   

5. Have a movie or game night. This can be a fun way for kids to relax and unwind after a long day of schoolwork.

   
   

6. Play a sport or go to a park. This is a great way for kids to get some physical activity and have fun at the same time.

   
   

7. Read a book or listen to an audiobook. This can help kids improve their reading skills and expand their knowledge of the world around them.

   
   

8. Write in a journal or start a creative writing project. This can help kids express their thoughts and feelings, and can also be a great way to improve their writing skills.

   
   

   How do you plan for breaks from homeschooling? Share your strategies and experiences for taking time off during the school year!

   
   

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How is your summer going?

I am wondering how your summer is going as a homeschooling family.  Is there any learning going on? Sometimes we head into summer with great aspirations to continue "school" and "do school" through the summer.

I have found that if I help to create and encourage the boys to have a lifestyle of learning, they will do exactly that and we don't have to "do school." When they were younger, it was important to make sure they kept up on their times tables, reading and things like that.  Now that they are in high school, that is all changing!

Over the last couple of years, I have let go of the strict school schedule and have tried to instill a love for learning.  I don't necessarily want the boys to have a love for studying a textbook and taking a test.  In my experience, that goes into some sort of temporary bank in the brain and in the not so distant future, is let out.

Instead, I want the boys to love learning.  When you love to learn, you explore.  In order to explore, you have to open your mind to other possibilities and outcomes.  When you do that, the unexpected often happens and then... you learn!  In that process, you apply yourself and when you experience something, it seems to stick and you remember it.

Being a lifelong learner is so beautiful!  I know a few very intelligent men who continue to learn in their "old age."  (At least, that is what the world would say of them.) I personally think they are young.  Their minds are beautiful and young.  How can a mind stay young and be "old" at the same time?

These guys don't get stuck in their ways.  They are open to other ideas.  Even in their "old age" they continue to WORK and to learn.  That's right! Neither one wants to retire and they both love for others to "use" and benefit from their intellect.  They are always willing to look  into a problem and help.  These gentlemen not only help, but they teach you as they help you so that you can learn from the experience as well.

That's the way problems and situations become learning tools.

I think that is beautiful!  That is what I desire for my children, and myself quite frankly.  I want them to love to explore!  I want them to love to learn something new.  I want them to learn and for others to benefit from their experience and intellect.  I want them to teach as they sort through issues.

That being said, our big aspirations to "do school" in summer usually get flushed.  Nice talks, genuine learning opportunities, and exploration step in and do the job that no textbook or test can do.

My advise it to trust God and step aside!  Let the Holy Spirit lead your child into a life of learning and exploring.  ...and while you're at it, let Him lead you there too!

Let them learn!... about ice cream!

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If you or members of your homeschool group are looking for some summer fun or less structured learning, turn to the June issue of The Old Schoolhouse(R) Magazine. Click here for a fun unit study about ice cream! Remember our digital, interactive magazine is free to read on your laptop or computer at www.TOSMagazine.com or on the go by downloading an app fromwww.TOSApps.com.