When you are stuck in the homeschool classroom day after day with your homeschool students, there will eventually come a time when you need a break. Being the responsible parent who is diligently helping children in their learning can take a toll on your patience and sweet nature. In order to ensure that you never quite reach the end of your tether, it is important to occasionally take a day’s break from homeschooling.
What Should You Do On Your Day Off?
Many homeschooling parents take their day off by handing over the children to another trusted care giver and getting out of the house on their own. It could involve a trip to the salon to get pampered, or a run through of a number of chores that need doing. The idea is to step out of the daily routine and do ideally something that brings a sense of calm. There is no endless explaining of mathematics rules, or repetitions of poetry recitation to take care of. Its just you and whatever you choose to do for the day.
What to do When You Can’t Leave the House?
Getting out of the house may not always be a possibility, so think up of things that you can do indoors. Take the day off to bake cakes, cookies or bread. Baking usually takes up a fair chunk of your time and if you can’t get it done while homeschooling, take a day off to do just that. Get your children to help and teach them a set of life skills in an atmosphere away from formal learning. All kids love to help decorate cookies and cakes with frosting and sprinkles. Plus it’s a ready snack when they finish.
Be Socially Responsible and Teach Your Kids
Taking on some voluntary work is also a great way to break up the routine of homeschooling. Look out for volunteering opportunities in your neighborhood in which you and your children can be involved. It’s always a good idea to introduce your children to people who are not as fortunate as themselves to develop a sense of compassion. This will also help them have better adjusted personalities as grown ups since they will learn to be able to do things for others without expecting something in return.
