Activities for the Frugal Homeschooling Family
By Mimi Rothchild
Children, adults, families, students, and teachers alike all need to have a little fun sometimes. So, how are you going to incorporate some family fun into your homeschool curriculum? Most importantly, how are you going to do this on a conservative budget?
There are countless events, activities, and places that are not only fun, but affordable for just about any family. Think of these activities as school field trips. Field trips are often not just for entertainment, but also are experiences in which children also learn. Your homeschool students need never know the difference. Here are some entertainment ideas that are proven to be enjoyed by people of all ages and are easy on the budget.
If you don’t already have some, then buy some board games for you and your homeschool children to play. Consider the age of each homeschooler, and purchase games accordingly. You don’t have to buy them brand new, because you can find plenty of used board games at thrift stores or garage sales. Don’t forget about cards, either. There are lots of fun games with a regular deck of cards that you and your homeschool children would be able to play together, but you could also buy card games like UNO, Crazy eights, and Old Maid.
Pick up a flier at your local library of upcoming events. Libraries are always holding family fun recreational activities, and you couldn’t pick a better setting for a homeschool field trip. Usually these events do not cost anything either, and almost always end up serving as a learning event.
Another activity that doesn’t cost anything (except for maybe the cost of the sack lunches you make and bring with you) is going to the park. Pick a nice day and walk with your homeschool children to a local park, unless you all have a favorite park to go to that’s not within walking distance. Even if you have to pay for the gas to drive there, it’s still usually an affordable trip, and will be quite fun as well. You can turn your trip to the park into a learning experience by having your homeschool children study the surrounding environment. Talk about different kinds of trees and flowers, or even bugs! Your students will love it!
 E-Mail to a Friend
|