As homeschooling parents, we all know it can sometimes be difficult to hold our children’s attention for long stretches of time during lessons. Adding in short breaks when your child seems restless or distracted is an excellent way to refresh their focus and motivation. This simple craft provides quick, fun ideas for mental breaks or motivational boosts for your homeschooler. It’s a great way to encourage concentration, creativity, and movement throughout the day! When they need to recharge, just have them pull an idea from the jar and complete the activity. We’ve come up with 10 ideas to keep them occupied and added some blanks for you to add some ideas of your own. Download and print the template below to get started!
Abeka Take A Break Jar PrintOut
Needed Materials:
☐ Mason Jar
☐ Scissors
☐ Markers
☐ Clear tape
Instructions:
Step 1:
Cut out the jar label and write your child’s name on it
Step 2:
Tape the label to the outside of the jar
Step 3:
Cut out the activities and have your children write their ideas with markers on the blank ones.
Step 4:
Put all of the activities into your mason jar.
Now that you’ve completed your “Take A Break” jar, it’s time to incorporate it into your everyday homeschooling routine! Encourage your homeschooler to pull from it whenever they find themselves daydreaming or getting restless. Some time away from the books can help recharge their minds and boost their focus, helping them return to their lessons energized and ready to learn. Remember, a little break goes a long way!
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