14 Easy Ways to Add Extra Fun to Your Homeschool

In homeschooling, you don’t have to choose between academic rigor and fun. These creative strategies make space for both.
14 Easy Ways to Add Extra Fun to Your Homeschool
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Barbara Danza
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As homeschool parents prepare for another school year ahead, much of their focus tends to center on academics and curriculum. But as you make your plans and gather your materials, don’t forget to add in fun. Whether you’re a veteran homeschooling parent or a newbie embarking on your very first year, adding extra fun touches throughout the year can keep spirits up and momentum growing. Here are a few easy ways to make this homeschool year even more fun.

Music Playlists

Music can enhance every homeschool day. Prepared music playlists can be powerful tools in your homeschool and make each day more fun, whether it’s calming music that helps students focus, a themed playlist that enhances a particular lesson or subject, seasonal music that adds a festive flavor to the day, or simply fun tunes that everybody loves that boost the mood.

Fresh Flowers

The beauty of our spaces plays a huge role in the experience of our homeschool. Incorporate different decorative elements like flowers, pictures, candles, holiday decor, or other items that can lend beauty to your space for all to enjoy.
Adding beauty to the learning space can lift spirits and make learning more enjoyable. (Reed Kaestner/Getty Images)
Adding beauty to the learning space can lift spirits and make learning more enjoyable. Reed Kaestner/Getty Images
Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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