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Home » Homeschooling and Home Learning » Ideas for a Homeschool Snow Day

Ideas for a Homeschool Snow Day

Post by Rebecca Reid 11 Comments

Whether it’s bitter cold outside or the snow is coming down just a bit too much, some days we find we’re stuck inside a bit too much. Homeschooling is hard, but when we’re stuck inside due to the weather, our moods go downhill.  Are you facing the same difficulties? When regular school is not a great option, we call for a homeschool snow day.

For our family in our homeschool a dreary weather day turns in to a homeschool snow day! That means it's family activity time.Play a learning game. Turn your school in to games. I resort to this even on the normal days! On snow days, there are all the more reasons to “play” school.

Cook. Whether it is preparing pancakes, making cookies, or enjoying waffles, my son loves to join in the fun. The bonus is the eating at the end!

Watch something or read something…together. Find a learning website or movie, but to make it a learning experience, do it together. I don’t have a television (we only use online shows and movies), but when I do resort to media, I often send the kids to it while I finish cooking or cleaning. Watching something educational together and talking about it makes the experience much more valuable to a child. We watched a science documentary as a family a few months ago. Although it was clearly for adults and much was beyond Raisin’s understanding, because we watched it together and talked about it, I am certain he learned from it! Sitting and reading books together is also perfect for a day that needs snuggles.

Create. Play-doh, painting, crayons, glue, tape, scissors, and a giant paper cutter. These are the things with which creativity is explored. This week we’re working on those Valentines! Raisin loves to create artwork on the computer, so I am letting him go for it for Valentine’s Day. But the Play-doh and crayons work as well. I love it when I see learning sneaking in!

Play with toys together. My kids love someone to play with. When we are all stuck inside, it’s time I sit down and build, play, and explore the toys with them.

What do you do on your “snow days”? As a homeschool parent, do you call “snow days” when the weather gets nasty?

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For our family in our homeschool a dreary weather day turns in to a homeschool snow day! That means it's family activity time.Do you have a rough time homeschooling during the dreary days of February? I share my thoughts over at Blessed Beyond a Doubt today! I share things for homeschoolers to remember on those dreary days. I start by comparing September to February.

In September, I had energy for homeschool.

Go over there and see the seven things I suggest for you to remember on the dreary days of February!

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  1. Honey Rowland says

    February 17, 2014 at 9:33 am

    We’ve animals so there’s no such thing as a snow day that means no going outside. 😉 But when it’s really, really cold out there’s more cocoa and extra cuddles and kisses on pink cheeks from being out. 😉

    ~Honey
    #BB100

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    • Rebecca says

      February 17, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      Honey Rowland, thank goodness I don’t have an animal then! But yes, love those cocoa and kisses days.

      Reply
  2. rachel says

    February 17, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    really cute and fun ideas you have here 🙂 love to cook on snowy days!

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    • Rebecca says

      February 17, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      Rachel, thanks for stopping by! I need to let my son help me out in the kitchen more often.

      Reply
  3. Kayla says

    February 18, 2014 at 9:45 am

    Love your ideas and some of which I used just last week!! Visiting from BYB and I am a fellow homeschooler! Nice to find your blog!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 19, 2014 at 6:30 am

      Kayla, thanks for stopping by! We definitely need snow day ideas this year, don’t we 🙂

      Reply
  4. Angie says

    February 18, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    For us, snowy days like rainy days are good for snuggling under a blanket while reading a book.

    Blessings,
    Angie
    H.O.P.E. Home School Consulting

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    • Rebecca says

      February 19, 2014 at 6:32 am

      Angie, definitely! How do I not have snuggling with a book on the list?!

      Reply
  5. Cole says

    February 19, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    All of these are excellent suggestions! I love learning with my daughter through play. She is a very creative child who enjoys making things, as well as baking! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 25, 2014 at 7:25 pm

      Cole, I agree. Playing is the best part of homeschooling!

      Reply

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