A cheerful morning routine can really jumpstart your homeschool day like nothing else. Do your kids seem slower than snails some mornings? Or maybe they’re lost in daydreams and just can’t seem to get started on schoolwork. Well, you can put a little pep in their step and spark motivation with these happy, engaging morning routines.
Stretch
Ah, that feeling you get as you wake up your muscles with a good morning stretch. Stretching is a great way to ease into the new day and help your kids prepare their bodies and minds for the day ahead. And your kids will be wide-eyed when they learn they can start while still in bed. Demonstrate how to do a spinal twist by rolling to each side and how to pull their knees up to their chest. Once everyone hops out of bed, help your kids try simple neck rolls, arm and leg stretches, side stretches, and easy yoga poses, such as the downward-facing dog, child’s pose, and the cat-cow.Ideally, you should hold each stretch for about 15 to 20 seconds. All of these gentle movements warm up their muscles and get the blood moving throughout their bodies and boost energy.
