I read about these ideas in a "Teaching Home" newsletter. I picked a few of my favorites to share with you. You can see the whole newsletter and many more by clicking here. This is from newsletter #190.
"Choose a theme and Bible verse for back-to-homeschool Orientation Week or for your school year (e.g., "Study To Show Yourself Approved unto God," II Timothy 2:15).
Gather your students for a prayer of dedication and a song chosen for your school or for this school year that reflects your theme or school motto.
Write out your family's rules and consistently require immediate, cheerful obedience.
A few principles can cover most rules (e.g., Honor the Lord, Respect and Obey Parents, Be Kind to Siblings).
Explain the principles behind your rules from God's Word so that your children understand that they are obeying God, as well as you.
Help each child set up a notebook or section of a notebook for each subject. In it he will keep his class syllabus (see below), assignments, notes, etc.
Type up, tape to computer, and discuss rules for safe use of the Internet, including the length of time your child can sit at the computer.
Filtered Internet service is a good start, but is only the first step in providing protection for your children.
See 10 guidelines for safe computer use. Safest — keep Internet use in an open area, often frequented by family members or be with your child when he is on the Internet.
Go over your schedule (or take time to write out your "time budget") and explain the times for classes, meals, chores, family devotions, and Lights Out (regular bedtimes).
Post copies of your schedule in several places where all can see.
Plan a dinner, a picnic, a special tea, a dessert reception, a pizza party, or anything festive that your family would enjoy together.
Take photos of each child and your whole family together, frame, and hang them.
Buy matching T-shirts, with or without your family's or school's name, motto, verse, or logo. These are great for field trips and to build team spirit!"
"Choose a theme and Bible verse for back-to-homeschool Orientation Week or for your school year (e.g., "Study To Show Yourself Approved unto God," II Timothy 2:15).
Gather your students for a prayer of dedication and a song chosen for your school or for this school year that reflects your theme or school motto.
Write out your family's rules and consistently require immediate, cheerful obedience.
A few principles can cover most rules (e.g., Honor the Lord, Respect and Obey Parents, Be Kind to Siblings).
Explain the principles behind your rules from God's Word so that your children understand that they are obeying God, as well as you.
Help each child set up a notebook or section of a notebook for each subject. In it he will keep his class syllabus (see below), assignments, notes, etc.
Type up, tape to computer, and discuss rules for safe use of the Internet, including the length of time your child can sit at the computer.
Filtered Internet service is a good start, but is only the first step in providing protection for your children.
See 10 guidelines for safe computer use. Safest — keep Internet use in an open area, often frequented by family members or be with your child when he is on the Internet.
Go over your schedule (or take time to write out your "time budget") and explain the times for classes, meals, chores, family devotions, and Lights Out (regular bedtimes).
Post copies of your schedule in several places where all can see.
Plan a dinner, a picnic, a special tea, a dessert reception, a pizza party, or anything festive that your family would enjoy together.
Take photos of each child and your whole family together, frame, and hang them.
Buy matching T-shirts, with or without your family's or school's name, motto, verse, or logo. These are great for field trips and to build team spirit!"
One of my favorite tips I heard about through my homeschool support group. Pack a lunch for your children. Send them out the back door (as Mom) with their lunch & a kiss on the cheek. Greet them as their teacher at the front door. ;-)
Comment to let me know if you try any of these and how they work out for you.
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