The climate of your homeschool will improve when you add more play to your day. Those smiles mean you are on the right track!īoard games help children develop a host of skills including: It’s important to begin to think of play and games as part of your curriculum. And as a result, playing a game during the school day can feel like we are cheating the system like it couldn’t possibly count as homeschooling. The problem is, many of us grew up with workbooks, homework, and drill and kill. The only goal is to have fun with those around you. Games provide an excellent opportunity to introduce a concept to your child, to reinforce and practice skills, and to build confidence.Īll the while, games allow you to connect with your child and make memories. * All resources shown in photos are listed at the end of this post. My absolute favorite thing to do is to take a fantastic read aloud or two and then play a related educational game. Gameschooling, Step 1: Change your mindset. Today, I’d like to talk about how to incorporate more gameschooling into your homeschool routine. I’ve written about the importance of gameschooling in a previous post here on Simple Homeschool, and I’ve also chatted about favorite games and strategies on The Homeschool Sisters Podcast.įolks often write to me and say that they know play is important, but that they have trouble squeezing games into an already busy day. I get to read books and play games all day. (This homeschool perk isn’t something I tell just anybody.)
"Writing is a powerful tool to express your ideas and share your passions with others.Written by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley of My Little Poppiesĭo you want to know one of my favorite homeschool perks?Ĭome closer and I’ll let you in on my little secret."Feel free to incorporate elements from your favorite books and games, but make sure to add your own creative twists."."Remember to proofread and revise your writing to ensure clarity and coherence."."When writing a fantasy short story, let your imagination run wild and create vivid settings and characters."."In your YouTube video script, consider how you can engage your audience right from the start."."When writing a game description, think about what makes the game exciting and unique.".Remind them to include descriptive details and develop their storytelling skills. They can create their own characters, settings, and plotlines. Emphasize the importance of clear and engaging writing to captivate the audience.Ĭombine their love for fantasy books with their creativity by encouraging them to write a short story inspired by the worlds of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson. Ask them to write a script for the video, outlining the introduction, gameplay highlights, and conclusion. Since the student is interested in video content creation, have them imagine creating a YouTube video related to their favorite Roblox game. Encourage them to use descriptive language and engage the reader's imagination. Have them write a detailed game description, including the game's objective, storyline, and any unique gameplay elements. Harry Potter or Percy Jackson book (optional)Īsk the student to think about their favorite Roblox game and its features.Access to a computer or tablet with internet.By the end of this lesson, the homeschool student will be able to apply their interests in Roblox gaming, video content creation, and fantasy books to enhance their writing skills.