Today is our last day of the Simplifying Your Homeschool Series! I hope you've found some ways to ease stress and add peace to your days.
The last thing we're going to do is Schedule in Some Fun! Things are a whole lot simpler when you're actually enjoying doing them. It seems silly that there would even be a need to schedule fun into our days but it's pretty easy to get into "school" mode and forget to take a break and just have some pointless fun.
Schedule Fun Breaks Throughout the Day
Break up your school day with fun breaks. They don't have to be long or complicated. Just take a few minutes to give your mind a break, let the kids get their wiggles out and have a good laugh together.Play Simon Says.
Have a five minute dance party.
Do a minute to win it challenge.
Practice you head stands.
Go outside!
Schedule Family Fun Nights
Schedule a weekly family fun night. We have ours on Friday nights. It's something that we all look forward to throughout the week. It's nice to finish up the week by reconnecting with each other...no pressure, nothing that needs to be finished. Just good old fashioned hangin' out.Have pizza and a movie night.
Go skating or swimming.
Have a picnic supper at the park.
Play board games.
Have a bake off!
Have a crafting night.
Schedule Yourself a Night Off
You also need to make sure that you give yourself a break. Schedule yourself a night away and go have some fun. And no, lesson planning does not count. It's easy to get so wrapped up in your roles as mom and teacher that you start to forget who else you are. Don't let that happen! Take good care of yourself so you can take good care of your kids!Go explore a book store while drinking a fancy coffee.
Go on a date night with your spouse.
Meet up with friends for supper.
Go for a run.
Go dancing!
Things are always simpler when you're enjoying what you're doing. Since it can be easy to forget, make sure you pencil in some fun.
What do you and your family like to do for fun?
