7 Ways to Overcome
Homeschool Burnout
When we are experiencing homeschool burnout we need to get out of our rut. We need to make some changes. We also need to get some inspiration. Here are some ways to overcome burnout.
Devine Inspiration
The first thing that we should do when we are experiencing homeschool burnout is to pray. We need to ask God for wisdom. We need to pray about or homeschooling. We also need to thank God for what He has already done in our lives. We need to ask God for wisdom. We need to pray about or homeschooling. We also need to thank God for what He has already done in our lives.
I like to remember God's promises. In Lamentations 3:22 - 23 we read that The Lord's mercies are new every morning. We also need to be reading God's Word.
Support from Others
Homeschooling can be a lonely adventure. It can be hard to listen to children all day long. If we have a special needs child it can at times be very hard. Having some women friends can help with homeschool burnout. You can find like minded people at your local church or homeschool group.
Besides friends take time to talk to your spouse. Let him know your frustration, so that he can pray for you.
Also believe in yourself. Believe that you can homeschool your children.
Set Your Priorities
Remember what your priorities are. Your child's spiritual health should be first. Make sure that they believe in Jesus Christ as their savior. Teach them to memorize scripture.
Also remember that it takes time for children to learn, especially if they struggle with learning. Keep at it.
Take Care of the Chaos
Get the children involved with chores. Even a young child can do a lot. They can wipe of the table or put small items away. Older children can do most of the cleaning.
While we are talking about chores, clear out the clutter in the room that you are teaching in. Put your books on bookshelves. Put paper in notebooks. Then put the notebooks on the self. Also throw out as much stuff as possible.
Change Your Schedule
Change your schedule. Do the subject that your child struggles with first. Then it is out of the way. If your child struggles with getting up in the morning do your schooling latter in the day. We do not have to be slaves to the 9:00 to 3:30 school day.
Add Some Fun to Your Life
Take a mini vacation either for fun or for education. One of the benefits of homeschooling is that we can take vacations in the off season.
Field trips can also break up the monopoly of teaching. Sometimes we learn more by experiencing than by just reading about a place.
Sometimes we feel so overwhelmed that we need to take a break from the children. Find a babysitter and do something for yourself. Go out for coffee with your husband or go shopping with a friend.
Teach In a Different Way
Study in a different way. Do a unit study on a subject that interests you and your children. Most unit studies have lots of hands-on projects. If you have the children help clean up the mess the project can be fun for both parents and children.
Another way to teach is to make your child responsible for his learning. With your child determine some educational goals that need to be completed in a specific time frame. Then let him finish his assignments on his own. Let him find the answers to the questions on his own. If he is really stuck let him know that he can come to you for help.
Homeschool burnout is a feeling of frustration and depression. It is a feeling of being overwhelmed with the work that needs to be done. If we are creative we can get out our rut and not feel burned-out.
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