What Can We Do When It’s: too Hot, Cold or Raining?Homeschool Link UP


The change in seasons always seems to bring with it unpredictable weather, whether you’re in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere.  With that comes the question ‘What can we do, it’s too …?’  This week the Crew would like to share some of their ideas with you.

Chareen @ Every Bed of Roses shares

Jeniffer @ Thou Shall Not Whine shares

Kristen @ A Mom’s Quest to Teach shares

  • What to Do When Rain Changes Your Plans: How to Spend Rainy Days Together as a Family – Looking for new ideas for how to spend rainy days together as a family? In this post, A Mom’s Quest to Teach shares six different ideas including popular board and card games that our family enjoys.
  • Dice, Decks, and Boards: The Oregon Trail ® – In this review of the card game, The Oregon Trail ®, A Mom’s Quest to Teach shares details about the game based on the classic computer game of the same name.
  • Ten Favorite Films – There are so many great films that one can share together as a family – from classic musicals and older animated films to comedies and science fiction. Watching movies together is a great way to spend a rainy day and these are some of A Mom’s Quest to Teach mom’s favorite movies.

Linda @ Apron Strings & other things shares

Annette @ A Net in Time shares

Christy @ The Simple Homemaker shares

Amy @ NeededInTheHome shares

Jenny @ Our Inconvenient Family shares Rainy Day Fun – Ideas to keep from pulling your hair out when everyone is stuck inside!

Kym @ Homeschool Coffee Break shares

  • History Lesson: 1930s Family Game Night – We had a 1930s themed family game night that was a great way to spend time together and learn a little bit about history – all while staying inside on a very chilly night!
  • History Lesson: Route 66 – Another themed family night was our Route 66 Diner – a fun indoor activity!

Lisa @ Maggie’s Milk shares 7 Fun Ways to Play the Game Battleship – Board games are great for when you’re stuck inside. But, playing by the rules can sometimes get boring. Here are seven different ways to play with the game Battleship.

Michele @ Family, Faith and Fridays shares

  • Schooling Year Round When Other Kids Have Summer Break – My kids thrive on schedules and consistency and so do I. It’s just how we roll around here. For that reason, when summer hits, I am just not ready to throw school out the door…
  • Activities for Days That Are TOO Hot – As a young child I am not sure I ever thought it was TOO HOT to play outside, but since I have gotten older, well, let’s say things have changed a bit. Now there are days that I am pretty sure I am going to melt. Picture the witch from Wizard of Oz- yep, that’s me!

Rebekah @ There Will Be a $5 Charge For Whining shares Our Favorite Movies on YouTube – YouTube is full of free movies appropriate for families! Here are a few of our favorites.

Dawn @ Schoolin’ Swag shares – It’s Raining, It’s Pouring But It’s Not Boring! – Fun ideas for those rainy spring days!



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