Homeschooling through tough times

Good day Ladies, I hope you had an incredible weekend. Today, I decided to share this with someone who may or may not homeschool. How does one continue to teach when times are hard? How does one focus, when there is so much chaos in the household, job, and the world? Here’s the solution to that problem: DON’T. Many say well you have to push through it. Well, I’m here to tell you that is not the best thing to do. Your children will be the ones suffering because they don’t have your best. This is why planning and setting time aside for emergencies is so important. Homeschooling is very flexible with life’s problems. With the world being your classroom, and having access to the internet so much can be accomplished. It’s okay to take a day off to regroup and think. If the children are not feeling the atmosphere it's okay to change it. Sometimes you can go to the park, or even out in your yard just for a quick change in scenery. We mothers have the power to change the atmosphere, however, there are days when you just don’t have it in you. Take that personal day off. There are many resources you can use so the children are still learning. One of the major online groups I used to use was Khan academy ( I no longer use it though). Khan Academy has great resources for every subject that can be used as a substitute. The second one I utilize is book reports. My two older ones can read and write a report on what they learned from it. This is a great way to cover many subjects as well. You can cover writing, vocabulary, spelling, reading comprehension, and math all in one sitting. How can I use math from a book report you ask? Great question. Well, you can start by using time. How much time was utilized from the time you started until the time you finished? Or you can use estimation. Looking at your report, how many lines do you think you used? It’s all about being creative. So even though times may be rocky, you can find ways to not homeschool, while homeschooling if that makes sense. I have a toddler, so I had many tough times because I was learning to adjust. It took me a while to find my groove but I got it. It’s okay to take multiple bathroom breaks if you need 5 minutes to regroup. Just know when you come out you will have children's faces right outside the door waiting for you lol. To the mama who is homeschooling but is going through it, it's okay to take a break. You have to get yourself together so you can be the best version of yourself. MANY times I had to cry on my knees for strength and help and the Father comes through for me (Isaiah 41:10). So in conclusion, I want to say don’t over-push yourself because that’s how homeschool burnout happens which we DO NOT WANT. Take that walk outside, or go to the park, or better yet you can always learn something new in your neighborhoods. To my mamas who are not homeschooling but are still teaching, it's okay to take a break. It’s okay to change the surrounding. Let’s grow together on this journey because life is a journey. Peace❤

*Row, Row Row your boat gently down the stream, merrily merrily merrily merrily, life is but a dream* 😉