{"id":8187,"date":"2020-03-14T09:05:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T13:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/?p=8187"},"modified":"2020-03-14T13:19:03","modified_gmt":"2020-03-14T17:19:03","slug":"19-super-simple-ways-to-break-up-a-day-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/19-super-simple-ways-to-break-up-a-day-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Super Simple Ways to Break Up a Day at Home!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I have five kids who are nine or younger<\/strong> (!) who will likely be home with me over the coming weeks (although the tot’s daycare is thankfully still open…for now!), and I’m nervous about how we’ll handle the prudent, flattening-of-the-curve expectation of social distancing.<\/p>\n

It’s a disruption to our routine and rhythm of life. (And if a disruption to our routine is our biggest struggle, I will be humbly grateful!)<\/p>\n

I do look forward to and appreciate the chance to slow down. I’m a public school mom who loves the idea of homeschooling! But my parenting style is definitely “when in doubt, leave the house.” I have literally made it my business to be out and about in the community.<\/p>\n

This week I’ve been jotting down a list of super simple activities to break up our day. Will we attempt to encourage hand writing practice for our 1st grader and issue math challenges to the 3rd grader? You bet. Will our gymnastics mat take over the floor of the dining room so that the little ones can cartwheel, somersault, and back bend to their hearts’ content? But of course. Will we play and pretend and be silly until the sibling fights ensue? No question. Will we read? Absolutely. For hours. Every day. Just like usual!<\/p>\n

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