Cloudy days and rain have reappeared in my area causing theOctober bluesto strike again.
We beat the blues by changing our routine and adding some fun to ourhomeschooldays.
Homeschooling is hard work; some days are harder than other!
Game days do just that.
They add fun and sunshine to our days.
All you have to do is spend the day playing educational games all day long.
Reading Days
My third grade teacher used to hold reading days at least once a month.
Wed show up at school with sleeping bags, pillows, and our favorite books.
Reading days work just as well for homeschool kids.
Search for seeds and insects.
Examine the changing leaves.
Enjoy the bracing breeze.
Fresh air and a change of scenery does wonders for the familys mood.
Wander through the exhibits together comparing notes about your favorite pieces.
Contemplate the different styles.
Enjoy an afternoon or a day of study at the local museum.
School at the Library
Pack up your schoolbooks for a day and head to the library.
Children can do their work there before finding books to read.
Home Economics Day
Academics arent everything a kid needs to learn.
Kids still need to know how to wash, dry, cook, and bake.
They can even copy their favorite recipes into cookbooks for later use.
Chat about the characters and plot as you work your way through the book.
October bluesmay hit every year but shaking up the routine beats the blues.
