{"id":1539,"date":"2021-11-15T10:51:32","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T10:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allroundclub.com\/blog\/?p=1539"},"modified":"2021-11-15T10:51:32","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T10:51:32","slug":"homeschool-on-busy-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allroundclub.com\/blog\/homeschool-on-busy-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Homeschool Happen on Busy Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When your kids go to private or public school, they will always do school no matter what. There may be distractions in school but it will happen irrespectively.<\/p>\n<p>But when you homeschool, you come to realize that on some days homeschool may actually not happen at all.<\/p>\n<p>Your kids could get sick, you could get busy and caught up with something last minute, the phone just doesn\u2019t stop ringing all morning, you have renovation work on at home, your kids are not in that mindset to study \u2013 the number of interruptions and distractions that could come your way when homeschooling is endless.<\/p>\n<p>Trying to make homeschool happen isn\u2019t always as easy as it may seem, right?<\/p>\n<p>Although there are so many things that could go upside down and cause your homeschool to get thrown off schedule, here are a few tips to help you make sure that homeschool happens even on busy days.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can <strong>make homeschool happen<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4d0fa335b9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0645ad;color:#0645ad\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0645ad;color:#0645ad\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4d0fa335b9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/allroundclub.com\/blog\/homeschool-on-busy-days\/#when_youre_unmotivated\" title=\"When you\u2019re unmotivated\">When you\u2019re unmotivated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/allroundclub.com\/blog\/homeschool-on-busy-days\/#despite_constant_interruptions\" title=\"Despite constant interruptions\">Despite constant interruptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/allroundclub.com\/blog\/homeschool-on-busy-days\/#during_busy_seasons\" title=\"During busy seasons\">During busy seasons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when_youre_unmotivated\"><\/span>When you\u2019re unmotivated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There will always be times and seasons where you feel utterly unmotivated to homeschool, and that\u2019s normal! And quite honestly, that\u2019s a good thing; it shows how human you are. Try out these ideas when you\u2019re struggling with little to no motivation to homeschool:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shake things up a bit. You don\u2019t have to go about your regular math lessons; instead, put those math workbooks away and play some math games!<\/li>\n<li>Make monthly plans. If you have days where you\u2019re unmotivated to school, those will most likely be the days where you feel unmotivated to plan for school too. So, sit down once a month and try to plan your whole month. Everything need not necessarily be fixed; keep space for such days where you can do lighter topics or some extracurricular activities instead.<\/li>\n<li>Do stuff together as a family. You could go out for a favorite meal at the end of a very focused week of learning. Or grab some ice cream after finishing your target lessons for the day. Get creative and come up with fun and innovative ideas that will motivate everyone to school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"despite_constant_interruptions\"><\/span>Despite constant interruptions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Like we\u2019ve already mentioned before, doing school at home is very different from public or private schooling. Your home doesn\u2019t need to look like a school, and therefore it is normal to have interruptions. But how do you make homeschool happen despite these constant interruptions?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try to keep school time solely for school time. Don\u2019t try to do a dozen other things when you have to homeschool your kids. Focus on one thing at a time and try to do it well.<\/li>\n<li>If gadgets are one of the main sources of distraction for you, then just put them away when it\u2019s time to school. Keep your phone in another room or in a drawer while you focus on your kids\u2019 lessons.<\/li>\n<li>Sit down and assess your days. Are you trying to get too many things done during the busiest times of the day? Plan your days in a manner where things are more organized. You could schedule all your buying and shopping for one day, instead of having to run out every second day. Similarly, if possible, try scheduling all doctor and\/or dental visits on the same day. Don\u2019t make calls, appointments and commitments during school time and so on.<\/li>\n<li>Have a bunch of things in place that your child can do without your assistance in an event where you get busy. This could include card games, copy work, flashcards, doodle books or word puzzles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"during_busy_seasons\"><\/span>During busy seasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Months like December and even May and June can get really busy for many families. Everyone has had busy seasons throughout the years. So, here are some ways that you could make your homeschool happen even during your busiest months as a family:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remember to keep educational resources handy \u2013 in your car and so on. Stuff like audiobooks and easy games that you can play on the go will help to make sure that you always have something educational to do.<\/li>\n<li>Take it back to the basics! Don\u2019t worry about trying to fit in fancy projects, experiments and extras. Instead, focus on subjects like reading, mathematics and even basic science.<\/li>\n<li>Use TV programs and educational apps to lend you a helping hand. And don\u2019t feel guilty for using technology once in a while during busy seasons. As long as your kids are continuing to learn, you can focus on the busy stuff and get it done soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Busy days happen. Busy days are normal. 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