Formal lessons for reading, writing and arithmetic aside, there has to be place for having a good time with your homeschool students. Some activities that may be enjoyed by the whole family, but may still end up being learning opportunities are explored over here. You can add to the list with activities you favor.

Going for an Auction

While attending an art auction may not be very interesting to younger children, the slightly older ones may enjoy understanding how the whole process works. Explain the way it works to them before you reach the venue. Then once you come back home you can have a mock auction of your own. Allow them to auction of drawings and art work in exchange for sweets or treats. Or if you are particular about their sugar intake, you can use some other currency for them to trade with. Going through the full process of generating art and auctioning it can be a solid teaching experience.

Crossword Puzzles

These can be found in books, or downloaded off the internet, you can even find a few apps on your smartphone dedicated to crossword puzzles. Depending on the level of difficulty, you can have the homeschool students attempt them on their own or as a team. Special bonus prize for the ones who manage to solve it before anyone else. Great way to sneak in extra words in to their vocabulary. Plus you don’t need to restrict yourself to crossword puzzles, as there are a number of other games out there waiting to be played.

Researching Alternative Medicine

Through the ages the wisdom of grandmothers has come in handy when dealing with illnesses. A number of practices like feeding someone chicken soup for a cold actually have been scientifically proved to help the ill person feel better. It would make for an interesting project if your homeschool students found out what all they could do when they are not feeling too well besides popping antibiotic pills. Have them record what they are researching and make it an ongoing, fun project that everyone in the family can add to.