If there's one thing I fight as a constant, it's burn-out. I never wanted my kids to get sick of traditional schooling. I also don't want them to get sick of homeschooling. I don't want to get sick of it either. But sometimes I do.
So here are my quick ideas for combating burn-out:
So here are my quick ideas for combating burn-out:
- Take a day off and go outside for a day of nature study or fun.
- Try a schedule that has four weeks on of school and then 1 week off for field trips and such. It gives you something to work for and look forward to.
- Have the kids pick a book or a game and do that.
- Change something in your curriculum to get you excited about trying something new.
- Call a homeschooling friend for a sympathetic ear. We've all been there.
- Take a nap.
- Take a week and let the kids study something that really interests them.
- Spend an afternoon watching a movie.
Thanks for this! I'm right there with you. I was just thinking about how nothing is ever done and no matter how hard I try, I seem to always be "behind."
ReplyDeleteSorry if I sound negative (I have my moments).
The ideas you have here are some of the ones I live by and some are new things that I hadn't thought about, but I will try!
Thanks again!
Taking naps sounds like a wonderful idea to me...not just for kids and school, but for life in general!!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about you today...glad to see your blog post!
THIS is just what I needed to hear! :) Great encouragement.
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