How Do You Celebrate the First Day of Homeschool

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Homeschooling is a blessing in so many ways. The first day of homeschool each year is full of excitement—and maybe a little apprehension. In this blog post we’ve created a list of 30 Fun Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Homeschool.

You don’t have to go big to celebrate! The idea is to make the day memorable and fun. A day with something special offers encouragement and excitement. It can help establish a positive start to a year of growth and learning.

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30 Fun Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Homeschool

  1. Add some fun new decor to your learning area.
  2. Take “Back-to-Homeschool” pictures.
  3. Pick out a new book for each child.
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4. Go out for doughnuts.

5. Have family prayer and worship time together.

6. Set out a special little gift for each child.

7. Get new school supplies.

8. Make pancakes or another special food for breakfast.

9. Fill in an “All About Me” page as a keepsake. 

10. Visit a local farm.

11. Go out for ice cream or make homemade ice cream.

12. Decorate the front door or make a balloon arch.

13. Game School (play board games) all day.

14. Get a new water bottle, lunch box, pencil box, or backpack.

15. Go for a hike in the woods.

16. Read all day.

17. Have a picnic lunch outside.

18. Have shorter lessons.

19. Choose a Bible verse to pray over your homeschool.

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20. Get a fun new stuffy that comes out during homeschool and read-aloud time. 

21. Give the first day a new name, such as "Not Back-to-School Day," and take a field trip to the beach, museum, zoo, or other fun location. This might be especially fun for families that homeschool year-round!

22. Get fresh haircuts or manicures for all.

23. Make a time capsule and decide on a date to open it.

24. Make a special dinner and have a special “show-and-tell” about the first day.

25. Set goals for the school year.

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26. Make a fun art project together.

27. Write a note of encouragement to each child and hide it in their lunch box, pencil box, or in a book.

28. Make a “Jar of Kindness.” Explain to the children that each time you see or hear an act of kindness, a marble, marshmallow, or other token of your choosing will be added to the family jar. Decide as a family what you will do when the jar is filled.

29. Read a special book together.

30. Have a mini “Back-to-Homeschool” party the night before. Make party hats, cupcakes, and play family games.


No matter how you celebrate the first day of homeschool, we hope you have an enjoyable and memorable school year!

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