It is the start of a new year, and now that we are nearly a month in, you may be experiencing some burnout. And what is worse is that you or your child might be experiencing homeschool burnout.

Are you finding it difficult to motivate yourself to put together a lesson or fight a resistant learner? Maybe you are feeling burned out trying to return to a routine after the holidays, or maybe just burned out from the start of the year. Continue reading for help to get out of your rut and return your and your child’s vigor for homeschool.

Easy Back In

After a long break, you may feel the urge to just jump right back into things at full speed! And that is great, take advantage of your child’s (or your own) excitement. However, after a long break it might be better to ease back into your routine. We normally take it slow after a break and start by only focuses on one subject a day or one type of learning activity and building up. This helps us prevent early burnout and also work on establishing a good routine too.
And if you ever find your child is feeling overwhelmed or has burnout, you can always lower your work load again!

Take a Break

Sometimes taking a break is just what your body and mind needs to manage your burnout. Now, if you are working on establishing a routine, I would not suggest taking a break from your school day entirely. However if you have noticed your learner has been fighting their daily planner or daily math lesson recently, take a break for a day or two, and then return to your normal routine. It might be the little refresher you need!

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Get Outside

There are so many different ways to incorporate this tip! Sometimes getting outside of your regular classroom can be the mental break you and your leaner(s) need. Here are some ways you can get outside and get a much needed break

• Have school outside
• Go for a nature walk
• Visit your library
• Go to the zoo
• Go on a field trip
• plan a play date

Create a Routine

Most kids thrive off of having a routine. To read about the difference about a Schedule and a routine click here. Having a homeschool routine offers structure and can help your learners know what to expect. Your routine can be as simple or as in depth as you want. And once you establish a routine, don’t be afraid to change it or adapt it to best meet your families needs.

Have your child plan a lesson

This is one of my secret weapons for when kids are feeling unmotivated or struggling to participate in school. Have your child plan a 5–10-minute lesson to teach you (and any other children you may have). You can either assign a topic or have them pick one. This exercise is a great way to motivate your child (and give you a little break too). Tia did this with one of her oldest learner and the engagement and response was amazing.

If you are still struggling, check out Finding The Magic For Your Homeschool for more help!