May Homeschool Ideas With Simple Ways To Have Fun

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May Homeschool Ideas You'll Love

While May can be a busy month with the weather warming up and the homeschool year wrapping up (or maybe you're just getting started on those portfolios), I’ve got some super fun ideas to make this month one to remember.

This episode is all about keeping things fun, relaxed, and full of learning – without the stress! Whether you’re wrapping up or pushing through the final stretch of your homeschool year, I’m sharing easy ideas to help you have a blast with your kids.

In this episode, I'm sharing:

• Why May is the Perfect Time for Fun & Relaxed Homeschooling: It’s all about keeping things light, flexible, and fun as you head toward the end of the year. Don’t stress over rigid schedules – go with the flow and let your kids lead the way in their learning adventures!
• Fun Homeschooling Tips: I’ve just released a brand new FREE Fun Homeschooling 101 Quick Start Guide with homeschool fun activity cards to help you kick off your homeschool journey with a big smile. We’re talking easy, stress-free activities like games, walks, crafts, and more to boost connection and creativity.
• Theme Ideas for May
• Monthly Observations for May
• Fun Days to Celebrate
• Ideas for Unit Studies & Activities

Bonus Tip: At the start of the month, sit down with your kids and chat about your May homeschool ideas. Ask them what they’re most excited about. Then, at the end of the month, reflect on what worked and what didn’t – it’s a fun way to figure out how things went and get feedback for future homeschool fun. Plus, it helps build great communication skills!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Free Fun Days Calendar
• Fun Homeschooling 101 Quick Start Guide + Activity Cards
• Fun Fitness Game

I’d love to hear how YOU are making May fun in your homeschool. Got some cool ideas? Drop me an email at rockyourhomeschool@gmail.com I can’t wait to hear from you!

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Let's Rock Your Homeschool This May!

Hey hey! Welcome to the Positively Homeschooling Podcast! 

May. It can be a mixed bag for homeschoolers. The weather is usually a lot nicer (at least, I hope it is where you are!) and that can mean more time outdoors. 

It can also mean wrapping up your homeschool year (or at least starting to), putting together homeschool portfolios, or just trying to cross the finish line.

I’ve got some good news for you - no matter where you are in your homeschool this May. There are a bunch of easy ways to make it fun for your kids and you. I’m sharing my tips and ideas for May homeschool fun activities so we can make this month rock!

Keep listening to the end of the podcast - I’ve got an amazing tip that you can use to boost your homeschool fun and make it better each month!

Before I get to those May 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!

Why May is the Perfect Time for Fun & Relaxed Homeschooling

The end of the school year is in sight (well, maybe not so much if you’re year-round homeschoolers like us but maybe you’ll be taking a break soon!) and homeschooling can get a little tough—keeping things fun and relaxed is key.
Fun Homeschooling (which by the way, I just 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.

It can be so helpful to:

• Focus on light and flexible learning—no need for over-scheduled days. And remembering that it’s okay to move things around if necessary, especially if your kids are really into a topic and want to dive deep and spend more time with it.
• Enjoy connection and creativity through activities that are engaging but low-stress. Examples could be games, crafts, walks, scavenger hunts. 
• Maintain momentum without feeling overwhelmed. “Just keep swimming!” like Dory said! 

1. Themes:

Spring Themes: As May is still spring, it’s a wonderful time to keep exploring  themes of nature, flowers, plants, and insects.

• Flowers (study different types, plant a garden)
  
• Bees (importance of pollinators - you can use our free printable pollinators pack, honey-making)
  
• Gardens (planting, garden care, photosynthesis)
  
• Rainbows (color exploration, weather science)
  
• Birdwatching (explore local bird species - use our free printable birdwatching pack)

Monthly Observations for May:

• National Physical Fitness & Sports Month (great for outdoor activities, fitness games, homeschool physical education)
  
• National Bike Month (bike rides and bike-related activities)
  
• National Egg Month (fun science experiments involving eggs, egg crafts, baking and cooking with eggs)
  
• National Mental Health Awareness Month (ideas for mindfulness or emotional well-being

2. Fun Days: May is full of fun, quirky days that can be celebrated in your homeschool!

• May 1 – May Day: Celebrate with flower crafts and other flower-themed activities (like a flower scavenger hunt).
  
• May 3 - Astronomy Day - have some fun learning about the solar system - use our constellation cards and solar system cootie catcher and fact cards
  
• May 4 – Star Wars Day: Have fun with a Star Wars-themed homeschool day! (Crafts, games, and movie time). You can find a bunch of freebies!
  
• May 5 - Cinco de Mayo: I have some print-and-go ways for you to celebrate - puzzles, coloring, tracing, color by number, playdough mats, and more!
  
• May 8 – Teacher Appreciation Day: Celebrate your role as a homeschool teacher with special activities or a fun treat. Make some teacher appreciation perler bead crafts, too!
  
• May 20 – National Pick Strawberries Day: Plan a field trip to a local farm or create strawberry-themed crafts.
  
• May 22 – National Turtle Day: Study turtles, watch documentaries, or make turtle crafts.
  
• May 29 - Paperclip Day: Did you know you can have a bunch of fun with paperclips? In fact, I have over 30 ideas for you to try!
  

3. Holidays:  Here are some May holidays to look forward to celebrating.

Mother’s Day (May 14): Celebrate with crafts, letters, or homemade gifts for mom and other maternal figures. Discuss the importance of appreciation and gratitude. Make Mother’s Day coloring bookmarks and cards for DIY gifts

Memorial Day (May 31): Talk with your kids about the history of Memorial Day through books, stories, or even a simple act of remembrance, such as creating a thank-you card for military veterans or making our coffee filter poppy craft.

Ideas for May Unit Studies and Activities 

Science:

• Study plant growth and conduct simple experiments with seeds. Make a life cycle of a plant diorama.
  
• Birdwatching or insect studies for the spring season. Butterflies are also brilliant to do a unit study and activities on. Make a life cycle of a butterfly diorama with our free printable kit.

Art:

• Create flower or nature-themed art (watercolors, leaf prints, etc.).
  
• Study famous artists born in May, like:
  • May 11, 1904 Salvador Dali
  • May 21, 1471 Albrecht Durer
  • May 21, 1844 Henri Rousseau
  • May 22, 1844 Mary Cassatt

Physical Fitness:

• Introduce outdoor activities like family hikes, biking, or nature walks.
  
• DIY obstacle course or fun sports day for National Physical Fitness Month.
• Enjoy our fun fitness game - get our free printable set!
  

Social Studies/History:

• Discuss the history of Memorial Day.
  
• Create family trees or research local historical landmarks.

Projects:

• Gardening Projects: Talk about growing plants, studying different types of gardens, or creating a homeschool herb garden.

• Nature Journals: Encourage your kids to record the changes they see outside each day (flowers, birds, weather).

• Sports & Fitness Projects: Create a fitness log and have your kids try new physical activities (jump rope, biking, walking).

⭐ BONUS TIP:  I had another thing that I wanted to share (and kept forgetting!. At the start of the month, talk with your kids about these homeschool ideas for May. Chat about what each of you are looking forward to the most and why. You can also record your thoughts and ideas. 

 Then, at the end of the month, look at how it all went. Were your expectations met? Anything you were surprised about? Something you’d like to do again - or not? It’s a fantastic way to get feedback to use for future homeschool fun. Plus, it builds positive communication skills!

WooHoo! That does it for another episode of the Positively Homeschooling Podcast. I’d love to hear from you! What ideas do YOU have for May homeschool fun? Please share by emailing me at rockyourhomeschool@gmail.com 

And do you have any questions? Let me know!

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