2017 is nearly here and Christmas vacation is upon us.
This long break is an excellent time to review andorganize ourhomeschoolsfor the new year.
Often you dont need to chuck a curriculum which is struggling, but it probably needs tweaking.
Reread the teachers manual over the break.
Use Christmas break to evaluate your homeschool.
A few small tweaks can make a huge difference in the New Year.
Books
Do you have all the books you need?
Just because it was there during the summer doesnt mean its still on the shelf.
Check Supplies
Some science supplies are hard to keep in stock.
We run through them quickly.
Use Christmas break to check your science supplies.
Do you have balloons, straws, and cotton balls on hand?
Head to the store and restock your science supplies.
Youll thank yourself in January.
The next thing I know the kids have disappeared while Im frantically printing the pages we need.
Theyve taken the opportunity to read, play a game, or disappear.
The solution is to print the pages youll need now, during Christmas break.
This way youll be prepared after youve herded the children to the table.
Schedule
After evaluating your homeschool, you may have realized your schedule or routine needs changing.
Use the holiday break is ideal for making necessary adjustments to your homeschool.
The time of day you attack a subject makes a huge difference.
Math is often best done when minds are fresh, first thing in the morning.
However sometimes the optimal time is at the end of the day.
Knowing theyre almost finished can inspire a child to diligently do their math.
January will flow much smoother with a working schedule.
Your homeschool will be organized for the New Year.
