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June Homeschool Ideas for Easy Ways to Jumpstart Fun
Join Amy as she dives into simple and fun homeschool ideas that will help you make the most of June. Whether you’re wrapping up your homeschool year or just starting back after a break, June is the perfect time to embrace stress-free, relaxed learning. Amy shares four key ways to keep the homeschool fun going, from outdoor activities and summer reading challenges to celebrating special observances like Father’s Day and the Summer Solstice. Get ready for a fun, laid-back month full of learning, creativity, and memories!
What You’ll Learn:
- Why June is the perfect month to relax and have fun in your homeschool.
- Summer-themed homeschool ideas, including outdoor science, field trips, and arts & crafts.
- How to celebrate special June days, like Father’s Day, Flag Day, and the Summer Solstice.
- Quick and easy ideas for busy homeschool moms, like journaling, educational games, and memory books.
- Amy’s favorite free resources, like the Fun Days Calendar, Summer Reading Challenge, and Homeschool Field Trips Pack.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Fun Days Calendar: Grab your free calendar with a fun day for each day of June—color and customize with your kids!
- Fun Homeschooling 101 Quick Start Guide: Get your FREE quick start guide with homeschool activity cards to help you bring fun into your homeschool.
- Summer Reading Challenge Pack: Use code SUMMERREADING24 to get it for FREE!
- Outdoor Science Activities: Over 20 outdoor science activities to try this summer.
- Homeschool Field Trips Pack: A free resource with field trip ideas, planner, and report pages for your homeschool portfolio.
- Over 100 Educational Board Games: A list of board games that will keep your kids learning during the summer.
Ideas Shared in This Episode:
1. Celebrate Summer in Your Homeschool
2. Focus on Fun, Not Stress
3. Celebrate Special June Days
4. Simple June Homeschool Ideas for Busy Moms
Join the Conversation!
Do you have any fun June homeschool ideas you’d like to share? I’d love to hear them! Head over to Rock Your Homeschool to share your thoughts and let me know what’s working for your family this summer. And if you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the Positively Homeschooling Podcast for more tips and inspiration to help you homeschool with joy.
Prefer to read? I’ve put the transcript to this episode below! Let me know if you have any questions 😊
Let’s Make June Rock!
Hey hey! Welcome back to another episode of the Positively Homeschooling Podcast! I’m your host, Amy Milcic from Rock Your Homeschool and today we are going to dive into some super fun and easy homeschool ideas for the month of June.
Where are you in your homeschool year? We are just starting back up – we took a break after another round of successful homeschool portfolio evaluations. We’re year-round homeschoolers because I’ve discovered that it’s much easier and better for all of us to stick with a structure and flexible routine.
Maybe you’re wrapping up your homeschool year? Or still going strong? Perhaps you’re ready for a big ol’ break? Well, the good news is that no matter where you are with your homeschool adventures this June, I’ve got some fantastic ideas to help you have fun and make the most of this incredible time you have with your kids.
Because June is such a great time to have some laid-back, stress-free learning fun. So grab your iced tea (or other favorite beverage), get cozy (or keep going on your walk), and let’s get ready to make this June the most relaxed and fun month in your homeschool journey!
Before I get to those June homeschool fun ideas, I wanted to remind you to get your free copy of my Fun Days calendar (if you haven’t already). It features a fun day for each day of the month. Plus, it’s in black-and-white so your kids get to color + customize (and it’s easier on your printer!). Grab your free set over at rockyourhomeschool.net (I’ve got a link in the show notes)
Alright, let’s jump in and make this June jammed full of good times and memories in your homeschool!
Why June Is Just Right for Enjoying Homeschool Fun
Although June is one of those shorter months, it sure does have a lot of cool fun days, holidays, and even change of seasons.
June marks the official start of summer and brings a whole new energy. Well, at least here in the Northern Hemisphere! The weather is warmer, the days are longer, and there’s an overall sense of freedom in the air.
With longer days, it’s an awesome time to shift gears in your homeschool and embrace more hands-on, relaxed learning experiences that get everyone outside and engaged.
Fun Homeschooling (which by the way, I recently released a NEW free quick start guide with homeschool fun activity cards – find the link in the show notes) can make a big difference in how your month (and year) goes.
I am so pumped up right now – I’ve got 4 ways to help you rock this June in your homeschool.
Celebrate Summer in Your Homeschool This June
Let’s kick things off by talking about the ultimate theme for June—summer fun! Even if you’re still working through lessons, it’s a great time to incorporate some seasonal activities that really tap into the carefree vibes of summer.
Ideas to try:
- Outdoor Science: Set up simple science experiments outside, like making a DIY volcano or experimenting with water play. If you can, visit a local botanical garden or nature reserve to get the kids observing nature up close. I’ve got over 20 outdoor science activities to try.
- Summer Reading Challenge: Create a fun reading challenge that fits your kids’ interests. You can make a summer reading bingo card or a tracker where they can mark off books they read (bonus points for reading outside on a blanket). Also, I have a summer reading challenge pack. Use code SUMMERREADING24 to get it for free.
- Field Trips: Take advantage of the warmer weather by going on nature walks, to the beach, or to a local farm. Field trips don’t have to be fancy or expensive—they’re about discovering the world outside your door. And I have a FREE homeschool field trips pack for you, too! It has a big list of ideas, planner, and field trip report page (if you’d like your kids to have something for their homeschool portfolios).
- Summer Arts & Crafts: Think beachy crafts, like making seashell necklaces or painting flower pots. Summer crafts are a perfect way to get creative and keep learning.
- Ocean creatures handprint templates
- Paper plate jellyfish (with cool pipe cleaner tentacles)
- Torn paper sharks (with free templates)
- DIY pool noodle boats
- Torn paper beach ball paper plate craft
Focus on Fun, Not Homeschool Stress
I know it’s not always easy – especially if you’re wrapping up your homeschool year or still actively homeschooling. But, you really can still relax and have fun this June. Some Ideas to try:
- Celebrate Wins: Have a mini-homeschool celebration day to look back on all the awesome things your kids (and you) have accomplished this year. Cherish all those amazing memories and moments!
- Self-Care for Moms: As homeschool moms, we need a little break, too. Consider taking a morning for yourself while your kids engage in independent activities. Use this time to recharge, whether that’s reading, walking, or even napping. Please use my self-care for moms freebies – brain breaks for moms, over 101 self-care ideas based on what you really need, and more. You could even start the 30-day self-care challenge!
- Relaxed Learning: Scale back on the intense academic stuff. It’s a wonderful time to explore fun subjects and enrichment activities, like art, music, or even life skills. Kids will love learning about cooking, gardening, or basic home repairs—and you’ll love how easy it is.
Seasonal Fun Days and Special Observances
One of the best ways to bring extra fun into June is by celebrating fun days and special observances throughout the month. And trust me, there are so many opportunities to get creative!
Fun June Observances:
- Dinosaur Day (June 1) – free printable dinosaur coloring bookmarks
- Hot Air Balloon Day (June 5) – 3 simple and frugal crafts, Great Day for Up! By Dr. Seuss
- Donut Day (June 6): free printable donut coloring pages and bookmarks
- World Oceans Day (June 8) – DIY ocean slime, ocean color by number, water cycle
- Flag Day (June 14): This is a great day to talk about the history of the American flag. Do a craft with red, white, and blue colors or learn about the stars and stripes. Try our torn paper American flag craft (with free templates)!
- Father’s Day (June 16): Get the kids involved in making something special for Dad. Whether it’s a homemade card, a crafty gift, or a fun family activity, Father’s Day can be a beautiful way to celebrate family relationships.
- Summer Solstice (June 21): Celebrate the first day of summer with a little science lesson about the longest day of the year. You could do a fun activity like building a sundial or studying the Earth’s tilt. Use our free summer homeschool fun planner, too!
- National Camping Month: Whether you go camping for real or just set up a tent in the backyard, June is the perfect time to teach your kids about the outdoors and survival skills.
Oh, and remember for those fun days…if for whatever reason, you can’t celebrate on that exact day, no worries! Just pick a day that works for you!
Simple June Homeschool Ideas for Busy Moms
If you’re looking for something simple but effective for Fun homeschool fun activities, here are some quick, no-prep ideas for busy homeschool moms.
Ideas to try:
- Journaling: Get your kids into a daily or weekly journaling habit. They can write about their day, what they learned, or even their favorite summer activities.
- Doodling (Drawing): Do daily doodle prompts! Kind of like journaling and they really work your creative side! I’ve got some free printables for you to make it easy to get started and keep it going.
- Memory Books: Use the last few weeks of homeschool to create a memory book or scrapbook of the year. Include photos, favorite projects, and highlights. It’s a great way to celebrate everything you’ve learned and experienced together.
- Educational Games: Use board games, card games, or video games that have educational value. From math games to word games, these are fun and easy ways to sneak in learning during those hot summer days. I’ve got a list of over 100 educational board games – check it out and let me know what you try!
- Learning Through Movies: Watch a documentary or a movie related to a subject your kids are interested in. For example, you could watch a nature documentary for science or a historical film for social studies. If you’d like to add some writing fun, I’ve got a free printable pack to help you do so.
What June Homeschool Ideas Do You Have?
And I hope it goes without saying but I’ll say it anyway: Remember to always add your own ideas and tweaks to the ones that I’ve mentioned. This is your homeschool mama. You know your kids and yourself best.
If you all enjoy water play, go for it! If you prefer to go to the library and check out as many books as possible and then have a reading picnic, have fun (and invite me!).
And there you have it! I tried to keep this episode a little shorter because I was really going on with all those quick & easy homeschool ideas in the past few. Be sure to check those out if you haven’t already – lots of good stuff applies to June, too!
June can be the perfect time to relax, recharge, and celebrate everything you’ve accomplished this homeschool year—while still keeping that learning fire alive with fun activities. Remember, this month is about letting go of perfectionism and just enjoying the process with your kids.
Before I go, don’t forget to grab your free Fun Days Calendar to help you celebrate all of these fun ideas and more.
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Positively Homeschooling! Be sure to share this with your homeschool community, and as always, if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you.
Take care and let’s make this June the best one yet! 🎉
