The struggle is real.
It is the end of the homeschool year. It is the end (somewhat) of a very strange time in our world.
Kids are tired of being inside. Parents are worn out from the constant uncertainty and juggling of responsibilities.
I think it is fair to say many of us are just WORN OUT and ready for a change.
When you have teens it’s not so much about being worn out, it is more about lacking motivation and inspiring motivation in your kids.
My son is still finishing math, taking Spanish lessons online a couple of times a week, piano lessons once a week, and reading aloud with me. Our drawing materials for starting Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain came in today, so we will start that in earnest next week.
I started reading Thunder & Rain this week, too - I love anything by Charles Martin. This book has truly been an ESCAPE - I highly recommend!
Back to the good things and worn out moms {wink}…
I stumbled upon one really good video performance this week (that had, alas, expired) - but it inspired me to find some other good things for you.
Have fun!
5 Good Things for the Worn Out Mom:
Learn About Peter & The Wolf
This performance of the well-loved classic by Prokofiev is very well done. Your elementary-aged children will enjoy the story, performance, and identifying the instruments. (Couple it with the instrument flashcards I have at SQUILT Music and they can learn A LOT from this performance!). For fun, follow up with this Disney read-along - so old fashioned and fun!
Math Tic Tac Toe
This is a new to me math game. My son always enjoyed playing math games - especially near the end of our school year when attention spans were diminishing.
Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Have you done this FREE SQUILT LIVE! lesson with your kids? Use the password HAPPYBIRTHDAY to access the video lesson and lesson packet.
A Book and A Movie
A good read-aloud can be just what the doctor ordered. My Side of the Mountain (which I cannot believe we never did homeschool all of these years) is such a wonderful adventure story. My 15-year-old is reading it aloud to me right now, but it’s great for ALL ages. And, there is a movie to go along with the book, too.
Fun Card Games For Kids
We go through phases in our house of card playing. I put some of our favorites in this post - but I think Salute the King is our favorite!
I hope things are slowly returning to “normal” in your neck of the woods.
I hope you’ve used the past couple of months to grow closer to your family, evaluate what truly matters, and maybe get a few things accomplished around the house, too.