5 Reasons To Homeschool Through Summer
Looking for reasons to homeschool through summer? Find out some great tips to keep in mind as you’re transitioning into that mindset!
Not sure what activities are fun to do this summer? Check out my list of the best summer activities for kids!
Many homeschool families choose to school year-round or on a schedule that looks different than a traditional school year. If you have never considered venturing away from the traditional school-year schedule, then check out these reasons to homeschool through summer and see if you could benefit from a change of pace.
It’s always good to consider different options for your family and find out what works best for you. There are many positives to consider when it comes to schooling during the summer months.
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Summer Homeschool Ideas You Can Try
Summer homeschooling can be just as fun and engaging as any other time of year, and there are plenty of ideas to keep your kids’ curiosity and creativity flowing.
One great way to incorporate the season into your lessons is through outdoor activities, such as nature walks, gardening, and science experiments with water and sand. You can also explore local landmarks and historical sites to enrich your social studies and history lessons.
And of course, if can’t go out, summertime is perfect for taking advantage of the many virtual resources available online, from virtual museums and field trips to interactive learning games. With a little bit of planning and creativity, your summer homeschool can be a time of exploration, discovery, and fun for the whole family!
Recommended Summer Books for Kids
Discover a world of sun-drenched stories with our enchanting collection of summer books for kids! These captivating tales, brimming with vivid illustrations and unforgettable characters, will transport young readers to new realms of adventure and friendship.
Inspire your little ones to explore, learn, and create lasting memories through the pages of these delightful books!
Turkey’s Sandtastic Beach Day (Turkey Trouble)I See SummerAnd Then Comes SummerThe Night Before Summer VacationPete the Cat: Pete at the Beach (My First I Can Read)Biscuit’s First Beach Day
Recommended Homeschooling Books for Moms
Are you new to homeschooling? Don’t worry, I’ve got you! Here are some of my favorite books that will equip and help you during your journey.
Homeschool Planning Guide for the Unorganized Mom: An easy-to-follow plan for successful homeschooling when you don’t even know where to startThe Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and LifeThe Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your KidsThe Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at HomeA Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of LearningThe Call of the Wild and Free: Reclaiming Wonder in Your Child’s Education
5 Reasons To Homeschool Through Summer
Deciding to homeschool year-round can be a big decision to make. Some families find that it’s an excellent way to keep everyone on track while others feel as though they are needing and looking forward to that break.
Below are a few ideas that can help you decide what is right for you and your homeschooling needs.
Be certain to check out our post on The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling as well.
Avoid The Disruption of Routine
Since we homeschool and choose to do so in a customized year-round way, we can keep a steady routine throughout most of the year, which helps all of us (moms & kids) feel secure and better prepared for each day. This article (though slightly tongue-in-cheek) from Parents.com, is a good example of how a traditional school year schedule can cause some anxiety. I like to avoid anxiety if I can help it!
Shorter School Days
Since we homeschool through summer, we can have shorter school days and less schoolwork each day all year long. We have 12 months to get it done, after all! Why not cut down on the daily seatwork and give the kids more time to explore and enjoy real life? This provides more time for volunteering and community projects, too!
Accommodate Growing/Changing Bodies
You know what your child needs to stay healthy. Does your growing child need more sleep? No problem, let them sleep in. Have an active child with lots of energy? Allow them to spend time getting their energy out in the morning so that they are better focused on seatwork later. Feel free to adjust and customize your days to fit your child’s needs because you have the whole year to complete this year’s schooling!
Take Advantage of the Season
If you want to focus on science through the summer (or another outdoor-friendly season), then you can! You can save hands-on activities & experiments for the summer months when it is easier to spend time outside. The garden can become your classroom. You can create unit studies that revolve around the seasons and allow your child to fully embrace how the world changes around them. Summer weather means that field trips are more enjoyable. Continuing to homeschool through summer creates a great experience for your child since the learning never really stops as you mix school with life.
Make Learning Fun
This is perhaps the most important reason we homeschool year-round. With a steady routine, less seatwork per day, healthy bodies, and the opportunity to experience nature as it happens, you are making learning fun & meaningful for your child. This will allow your child to become a life-long learner and achiever. Creating a lifestyle of learning will mean that learning is a lifestyle.
These are just 5 reasons why year-round homeschooling makes sense for our family. Of course, every family is different and it may not be beneficial for your family to homeschool through summer. That is the beauty of homeschooling, you can choose to do what is best for your family!
More Summer Activities
Early Writing Ideas with Sidewalk Chalk
Dry Ice Rocket by Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Make Your Own Solar Oven by I Can Teach My Child
More Homeschooling Ideas
Homeschooling On The Go When You Aren’t “On The Go”
Yes, love it! Year round homeschooling isn’t for everyone, but it works beautifully for us.
Yes it definitely works for us here as well.
Love these reasons! I always thought people who school (whether home or public) year-round were crazy! But really, it makes a lot more sense when you put it this way, at least for homeschoolers. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Glad it helped.