Comments on: Starting the New Year with Intention https://simplehomeschool.net/new-year-intention/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:25:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Sharon https://simplehomeschool.net/new-year-intention/#comment-276602 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=36019#comment-276602 We find it tough to start back in January as well. We take it slow starting with lots of reading and art. This year we are doing a lot of bird watching too!

]]> By: Emmie https://simplehomeschool.net/new-year-intention/#comment-276065 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=36019#comment-276065 I love all of your ideas! I definitely want to check out the Map book! You always have such creative things brewing:)

]]> By: Carly https://simplehomeschool.net/new-year-intention/#comment-276033 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=36019#comment-276033 I am feeling very overwhelmed at this point as well. Like we skidded giddily through the holiday festivities right into a sinkhole where I’ve just slumped over. No oomph left to climb out. So this post and its reminders are extremely timely for me. Starting small and fun sounds like just what we need. And I love the mascot idea. We love watching both birds and squirrels outside our big picture window, so maybe there’s a symbolic freedom I can grab hold of right there… Thank you so much for this!

]]> By: sheila https://simplehomeschool.net/new-year-intention/#comment-275534 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=36019#comment-275534 In reply to Emily.

Yes, we are working our way through the Swallows and Amazons series by Arthur Ransome. And check out these paper mache boats http://annwood.net/blog/2009/12/11/paper-mache-boat-pattern/
They came out so great.

]]> By: sheila https://simplehomeschool.net/new-year-intention/#comment-275533 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=36019#comment-275533 In reply to Anne.

I try to see January and February as the fulcrum of the year. A place of rest and ease. However, I am just not there yet.
Thank you for your well wishes.

]]> By: sheila https://simplehomeschool.net/new-year-intention/#comment-275532 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=36019#comment-275532 In reply to kortney.

I’m guilty of focusing more on my year as well. We start Monday and there is a big blank on the schedule . . . I have some ideas, for sure, but nothing concrete.
Hot chocolate and an audio book?
Sounds good right about now.

]]> By: sheila https://simplehomeschool.net/new-year-intention/#comment-275530 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=36019#comment-275530 In reply to Erin – The Usual Mayhem.

LOL, I need to get my own butt in gear as well.
Kindness. Baby steps. And lots of chocolate.
xo

]]> By: sheila https://simplehomeschool.net/new-year-intention/#comment-275529 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=36019#comment-275529 In reply to Catherine.

Owls! How perfect!
And I love the idea of it coming from your girls.
Go for it.

]]> By: sheila https://simplehomeschool.net/new-year-intention/#comment-275528 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=36019#comment-275528 In reply to Rachel.

LOL about the earthquakes!
You could also file away the idea and use it at the start of next school year.

]]> By: sheila https://simplehomeschool.net/new-year-intention/#comment-275527 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=36019#comment-275527 In reply to Jean.

Hey Jean,
I think when we do share something from our heart, everything changes – and not just with homeschooling LOL. Yes, shifting the focus from “should” to “want” is a wonderful way to start the year.
xoxo to you.
S

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