{"id":38,"date":"2012-01-24T14:23:00","date_gmt":"2012-01-24T14:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/post\/2012\/01\/24\/Homeschool-Burnout-10-tips-to-Energize-the-Day!.aspx"},"modified":"2016-06-01T15:55:18","modified_gmt":"2016-06-01T15:55:18","slug":"homeschool-burnout-10-tips-to-energize-the-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myschoolyear.com\/blog\/homeschool-burnout-10-tips-to-energize-the-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeschool Burnout – 10 tips to Energize the Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Avoiding Burnout<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As we approach the season of homeschool burnout, I though you might be looking for some clear skies.  This blog is the first in a series dedicated to avoiding the dreaded dark clouds of burnout.  Let these ideas inspire you to make some sunshine in your homeschool!<\/p>\n

Energize Your Homeschool Day!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ok what do I mean by this?  Simply do things differently and have fun!  Here are 10 ideas: <\/p>\n

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    Change the order of which you complete your school subjects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Wear costumes or funny hats to school-go through the dress-up trunk or put something together that is just fun to wear!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Eat lunch for breakfast and eat breakfast for lunch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Let the kids use colorful pens or pencil colors to complete their work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Pick a different seat other than the usual spot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Trade out the lined notebook paper for construction paper, stationary, or printer paper that has a decorative border.  Note: This may not work for every subject, so think about where it fits best.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Tell the kids to use the computer to type up anything they normally write out- a history outline or grammar questions for example.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Decorate your school area with streamers, banners, balloons, or leftover party theme props.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Turn out the overhead lights and use alternative lighting such as night lights, flashlights, or LED candlelights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Have a “word of the day” and then do something silly every time it is said.  A silly thing could be jumping out of your seat and getting under the table.  Use a word that is likely to come up a few times like, “book” or “read”.  You can even make it into a contest to see who responds the fastest or catches the word of the day the most.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Remember enthusiasm is contagious.  Starting the day with eagerness, even when you don’t feel like it, will be the first step to brightening your homeschool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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