Today, I am discussing how to take a structured summer break, but
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This has been the weirdest year ever. If you are suddenly homeschooling in the wake of the pandemic, please know you aren't alone.
I vividly remember what it felt like- 7 years ago- to find myself suddenly, unexpectedly homeschooling. I can only imagine how much harder it is, right now.
Don't worry, though. I've got you covered!
The Lazy Homeschooler's Guide to Unit Studies
{DIGITAL COURSE with PRINTABLE RESOURCES}
Do you want to raise curious, joyful, lifelong learners?
Unit studies can help!
Learn how to create super-simple, effective, and completely engaging unit studies that the whole family will love.
Each lesson includes actionable PDFs and printables to help you get off and running.
Embrace those rabbit holes and surrender to delight-driven learning while crossing off those nagging homeschool must-dos.
Get ready for more joy and less overwhelm today!
Join The Lazy Homeschooler's Guide to Unit Studies:
Gameschooling: Add more play to your homeschool day
{Digital Course with printable resources}
We all know play is an essential part of child development, but how do you fit it in when you have a huge homeschool to-do list?
Homeschooling can be almost all fun and games.
Gameschooling is the intersection of play and homeschooling and it can change your entire homeschool atmosphere for the better!
Play can boost connection, fuel learning, and revolutionize your homeschool routine.
Join now:
How to Rock THe Most Important Part of Your homeschool Day
{DIGITAL COURSE with PRINTABLE RESOURCES}
Reading aloud is the single most important thing you can do for your child's future academic success. (And we have decades of research to prove it!)
Reading aloud also offers a host of non-academic benefits. Plus, reading aloud makes lifelong family memories!
Learn how to start your homeschool day with the most important thing.
Find a read-aloud routine that works for your unique family and fuel learning throughout the day.
Join How to Rock THE MOST IMPORTANT PART of Your Homeschool Day:
Resources for unexpected homeschoolers:
If you're looking for resources to get you through the next several weeks, I've got you covered. My husband is on the front lines and that leaves me with just a teensy bit of nervous energy, and so I've been channeling it to write posts based on the questions I'm receiving in my inbox.
Looking for simple ways to make summer 2020 memorable for your family for reasons other than the current pandemic?I've got you covered!
- Stuck at Home? A Throwback Summer Can Help!
- A Summer Idea List for A Surreal Summer 2020
- Summer Idea List & Summer-Themed Book BINGO
- Summer Idea List
- Summer-Themed Book BINGO
Routines and simple structure can make kids feel safe. We'll be taking a "structured summer break" again this summer. If you are interested in learning more, check this out:
If you're new to homeschooling and you're looking for a realistic homeschool schedule, or if you are currently homeschooling but need to lighten the load due to the current situation, I have a schedule and resources for you here:
Looking for super simple and affordable at-home learning activities? Check this out:
- 10 Super Easy At-Home Learning Ideas for Parents
- 75+ Entertaining and Educational Activities for When You're Stuck Indoors | Learn in Color
Anxious kiddos? Please know you aren't alone! Here are some resources:
Super-simple summer sanity savers:
Want to escape with a book? I have four incredible booklists for you here:
Would you rather escape via podcast? Kara and I recorded several bonus episodes during the pandemic:
- Bonus: Creative Cooking and Meal Planning with Samantha Barnes
- Bonus Episode: Social Distancing
- Coping Right Now, with the Kindred Collective Crew {Episode 93}
- Navigating Anxiety, with Colleen Kessler {Episode 92}
- The Power of Stories in Hard Times {Episode 91}
- Taking Care of Ourselves Through a Crisis {Episode 92}
Knowledge is power. If your kiddos want to learn more about COVID-19 and the science of viruses and transmission, check this out:
COVID-19-related resources:
Stuck at Home? A Throwback Summer Can Help!
Are you stuck at home right now? You aren’t alone! Recently, I
A Summer Idea List for A Surreal Summer 2020
Today, I am sharing our Summer Idea List for a surreal summer
How to Make Space for Mental Health in Your Homeschool
Last week, I shared a super simple homeschool routine for those who
Virtual Gameschooling: How to Play Games with Video Chat
We are living through history right now. We are all socially distancing
How to Make Your Own Worry Basket
Do you have a little kid with big worries? As a school psychologist
Need a distraction? Here is a post loaded with gameschool challenges, including one I created for the next thirty days:
- Gameschool Challenges to Change Your Homeschool!
- Virtual Gameschooling: How to Play Board Games with Video Chat!
Kids bouncing off the walls?
- How to Keep Kids Busy!
- 5 Games Kids Can't Resist
- How to Fight Nature-Deficit Disorder
- Calm Kids Down with Doodle Diaries
- GIANT Bubbles for GIANT Smiles
- How to Make Bird Cookies: A Super Simple Homeschool Activity
- 5 Simple Spring Homeschool Projects
- How to Make Playdough
- Our $5 Tinker Kit
- Forts: The Original STEM Challenge!
- Bathtime STEM: Delight Littles During the Witching Hour!
- DIY Nature Explorer Pack
- Kitchen Dancing: 12 Things My Kids Have Learned from Kenny Chesney
- Live a Little with 'Yes Day'
Our *favorite* online resource for kids who LOVE learning...
CuriosityStream is my top-recommended resource for homeschool families.... and you don't have to take my word for it! CurioistyStream has 18 of its most popular episodes available online for free. No sign-up required!
In addition to these eighteen free shows, CuriosityStream offers a 7-day free trial.
That means you can watch eighteen incredible documentaries and then sign up for more free content!
