{"id":62743,"date":"2021-08-10T10:59:07","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T14:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/?p=62743"},"modified":"2026-01-28T16:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:16:26","slug":"plan-for-fun-in-your-homeschool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/plan-for-fun-in-your-homeschool\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Plan for Fun in Your Homeschool This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

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5 Ways to Plan for Fun in Your Homeschool Year ~
\nWritten by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

I don’t know about you, but I am in complete denial that it is August.<\/strong> Summer is my favorite and I mourn its passing every year, but this summer went by in a blink. I’m not ready for autumn and all that comes with it, including homeschool planning.<\/p>\n

If we’re being honest, I haven’t planned\u00a0at all<\/em>.<\/strong> I’ve never entered August without a plan! In a typical year, at this point in the summer, I’ve not only planned for fall but I’ve also written an article<\/a> outlining our plans for the year.<\/p>\n

But this hasn’t been a typical year. The past 18 months have been a challenge on so many levels. Despite my best efforts to rest and relax this summer, my soul is still weary.<\/p>\n

When I look ahead to fall, the only thing I know for sure is that I want to infuse more fun into our homeschool routine.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Cait<\/a><\/p>\n

Every year, I flirt with the idea of trying a 4-day school week, but then I change my mind at the eleventh hour. Not this year, though!<\/p>\n

I might not know what we’re doing for math or language arts yet, but I do know that we’ll be homeschooling Monday through Thursday and saving Fridays for family fun.<\/strong> I want to fill our Fridays with field trips, outdoor adventures, baking, gameschooling, science experiments, play, and more.<\/p>\n

Why Fun Is More Important Than You Think In Your Homeschool<\/h2>\n

Fun is an incredibly important part of the homeschool experience. When we look back on these years, we want to remember the connection, the smiles and laughter, the stories, the adventures.<\/p>\n

We want to remember the fun<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One way to infuse more fun into the homeschool day is to be more playful. Play has a positive impact on a child\u2019s physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Research has demonstrated that play is not only essential for child development, but it is important for all<\/i> of us.<\/p>\n

Play helps us to connect, to have fun, and to make memories. Adding more play to your homeschool day can reduce stress for everyone, plus your children and teens can learn as they play.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Educational Benefits of A Fun Approach\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Adding more fun and playfulness to your homeschool routine can have academic and non-academic benefits.<\/p>\n

Sprinkling more fun into your day can help increase retention. One of my all-time favorite quotes is from Alfred Mercier: “What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

By infusing fun into your learning, children and teens retain more.<\/p>\n

When you have fun with your kiddos, you are connecting as a family. Connected children and teens are generally more content and cooperative when it comes to other, less fun, homeschool tasks. <\/strong><\/p>\n

This, in turn, makes life easier for homeschool parents.\u00a0The result? More satisfying educational outcomes!<\/p>\n

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5 Ways To Plan For Fun In Your Homeschool<\/b><\/h2>\n

As you get ready for back to school and are working on your homeschool plans, I recommend being intentional about adding the fun. Here are 5 easy ways to plan for fun in your homeschool routine:<\/p>\n

1. Games<\/h3>\n

If you’ve been following us for any length of time, you knew this one was coming! By adding play-based learning and gameschooling to your homeschool routine, you can fuel academic and non-academic learning. There are some amazing games on the market today and virtually any game you play with your kids will involve some stealth math, at the very least!<\/p>\n

I often talk about the academic benefits of gameschooling<\/a>, but gameschooling also works on soft skills. These are just as important \u2013 if not more so- than academic skills.<\/p>\n

Soft skills are social skills<\/em>; they are the skills that we all need to interact well with others.<\/strong> Things like your ability to communicate, be kind, negotiate, be polite, work well with others. Every single game you play with your kids offers real-time social skills practice and coaching. (Want to get started with gameschooling? Join our free 7-day challenge<\/a>!)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Cait<\/a>
\n2. Field Trips<\/h3>\n

I love field trips! I loved them as a kid and I think I love them even more now, as a homeschooling mom. Field trips are an easy way to add more fun to your homeschool routine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are lucky to live outside of Boston, where there are oodles of fantastic field trips. That said, some of our favorite field trips are simpler ones. We love to visit local farms, hike conservation land, attend library events, and public school performances and art shows.<\/p>\n

And don’t forget about virtual<\/a> field<\/a> trips<\/a>!<\/strong> If there is a silver lining to this whole pandemic situation, it is that the world is at your fingertips- virtually<\/em>– now more than ever before.<\/p>\n

3. Lazy Unit Studies<\/h3>\n

As a mom and educator, I know the importance of following a child\u2019s lead. Children learn so much when we follow their interests! A wonderful way to embrace rabbit holes and follow your child\u2019s lead is through unit studies.<\/p>\n

Traditional unit studies are fantastic, but they can be time-consuming to plan, prepare, and execute.\u00a0At times, these traditional unit studies can also be costly\u2026 especially if you have multiple children and\/or your child loses interest halfway through.<\/p>\n

And that’s why I love a good\u00a0Lazy Unit Study<\/a>. And by\u00a0lazy,<\/em> I mean simple!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lazy Unit Studies have all the advantages of traditional unit studies but without overwhelm. A Lazy Unit Study allows you to focus on a child\u2019s current area of passion without hours and hours of planning and prep. The result? More fun for all involved!<\/p>\n

4. Food<\/h3>\n

We are embarking on our eighth year of homeschooling and I can tell you that food solves almost any homeschool struggle.<\/strong> Plus, food can make your homeschool day fun!<\/p>\n

My kids’ favorite homeschool subscription is Universal Yums, but you don’t need a subscription to add more tasty treats to your day.<\/p>\n

You can make your history studies come to life with a related meal, or you can gather around the table and eat yummy treats while listening to an audiobook or podcast. Are your kids squabbling? Adding popcorn can turn the day around!<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Outsource<\/h3>\n

Another way to make homeschooling more fun is to outsource. Several years ago, my kids and I found ourselves in one too many math-related power struggles. At that moment, I decided to outsource math. It was one of the best decisions we’ve made in our homeschool. Outsourcing can decrease stress and tears!<\/p>\n

Outsourcing can also add more fun to your routine. My children love to take Outschool classes related to current interests. And we love to add other online learning opportunities to our homeschool day.<\/p>\n

Most recently, my kiddos celebrated Shark Week with Nana from You ARE An Artist Chalk Pastel<\/a>. (Nana and I teamed up for a live event as part of a pop-up Never Board Learning<\/a> event, too!)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Cait<\/a>
How cute is Nana?!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The sky is the limit when it comes to outsourcing. Perhaps you join a homeschool co-op, or maybe you have regular playdates with homeschool friends and parents take turns teaching. Or, maybe your kids enroll in music lessons. Outsourcing is a great way to add more fun while pursuing areas of interest!<\/p>\n

You’ll never regret adding more fun to your homeschool routine<\/h2>\n

Homeschooling is a long game. The days are long but the years are short. When we look back on our homeschool years, we want to remember the fun we had, not the tears.<\/p>\n

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Now, it’s your turn. Tell us: How do you plan for fun in your homeschool? Share here!<\/em><\/p>\n

What’s Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie’s quiz now<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and receive a free personality report to help you organize your homeschool based on what your personality type needs most!<\/em><\/p>\n

Top Photo by Direct Media<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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