First Day Of Homeschool Traditions

Every September, we have a day that we celebrate as the first day of our homeschooling year. For us, we usually celebrate on the same day that school starts in our area because Stephane is a high school teacher. It’s a natural start for us since it’s his first day of school too.

But exactly how do we celebrate?

• Have a Special Breakfast – It’s a great way to start the day!
• Take a Picture – It’s an annual memory for the first day and marking milestones in their life.
• Curriculum Gift Bag – Take all their new supplies and curriculum, put it in a bag and let them open it. Because everyone likes getting gifts.
• Go On a Field Trip – Since everyone is back to school, you can take advantage of the empty science centres and museums and zoos and go on a field trip.
• Go On a Picnic – Pack a lunch, head outside and have a picnic. We look for a place with a park or splash pad to make it extra fun.
• Library Visit – Start the new homeschool year with some new library books.
• Host a Poetry Tea Time – Have a tea party, read some poetry or a book and have a relaxing time.
• Get Creative – Do an art project with the kids. Bonus points if it has the potential for getting messy.
• Have a Game Day – Gameschooling is huge! Why not ease into the year with a day full of games. Great, easy option if your other plans get rained out.
• Start a New Read Aloud – Pick a new book or novel and get reading. We start our new novel right before bed. It’s a great way to end our not-back-to-school celebration.

There are lots of ways to celebrate! Pick as many or as few as you want. These are just some ideas that you can do, but I encourage you to build traditions that your kids love. Every family is different. Make your celebration work for your family.