TTT Winter Blahs

I don't know about you, but this time of year, we are ready for change.
Winter has almost worn out it's welcome, our schedule has become monotonous, the new school books look anything but, and life has become too predictable.
We need change.

What is a homeschool mom to do?

1. Instead of being overwhelmed at what needs to be done to finish the year, take today, and make it unique... Let your child sit in a tub filled with pillows to work. Take your school work to the coffee shop. Have a 'snow day' and do something out of the ordinary; bowling, swimming, scavenger hunt in the mall...
2. Change your routine. If you normally work on school in the morning, go out for breakfast & run errands, then work on school in the afternoon.
   
3. Have another homeschooling family over for a day of science or building... Janice VanCleave has several wonderful books of fun but easy science activities. or Divide the children into teams. Pass out straws, paperclips, craft sticks and give them a building challenge. Bridges: Amazing Structures to Design, Build & Test is a book we have enjoyed while learning about structures.
   
4. Plan a field trip to a local museum, aquarium, restaurant, TV station... invite another family to go along.
   
5. Have Unit Study week. Pick a topic & study it all week. Examples: Antarctica, Rain Forest or Jungle, Great Barrier Reef, Bridges, Weather, Solar System, Electricity... Research the topic, make 3-D visuals, create lap books, plan meals & try new foods related to your topic...
6. Create a network of other moms to support, encourage, bounce ideas off of & brainstorm with. You might have to step out of your comfort zone & start it yourself. Take heart in knowing the mom's you summon are most likely right where you are, In Need Of Comradery.
   
7. Realize, this season will pass. Soon spring will be here, new life will be sprouting & you too will be refreshed!