Fun For Real
Want to make learning more joyful, engaging, and stress-free?
Welcome to Fun For Real - the podcast for homeschoolers, teachers, caregivers, and anyone who wants to bring more connection and creativity to how kids learn.
I'm Amy Milcic - a homeschool mom to 5 boys, former mental health therapist, and creator of Rock Your Homeschool. I've been in the messy middle of real-life learning for over 14 years, and I know how hard it can be to stay positive, present, and fun-focused.
This show is for the caring adult who’s running on fumes (short on time, money, energy or all of the above) but still wants to make learning enjoyable and meaningful, even on the busiest days.
In each short and encouraging episode, I share simple tips, mindset shifts, and easy-to-use ideas to help you enjoy learning with your kids without the pressure to be perfect.
So, if you’d love to sprinkle in more smiles, join along and let’s do this.
Because learning can be fun — for real!
Fun For Real
May Homeschool Ideas
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
- 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!
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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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