I loved Spirit Days growing up, and I want my kids to feel the same electricity that comes with dressing up as a favorite athlete or wearing pajamas all day long. Let’s talk about how we can spice up our homeschool routine by incorporating spirit days. These fun-themed days not only add excitement and variety to your homeschooling schedule but also provide valuable learning opportunities for your children. Plus, we included kid-friendly books for each day:

1. Pajama Day

There is a reason this one is a classic. Who doesn’t love being comfy all day? Start your day by reading “Llama Llama Red Pajama” by Anna Dewdney. This cozy picture book sets the perfect tone for pajama day and can spark discussions about bedtime routines, emotions, and family relationships. Throughout the day, encourage your children to tackle their lessons in their comfiest PJs for an extra dose of comfort and relaxation.

2. Crazy Hair Day

Kick-off crazy hair day by reading “Crazy Hair Day” by Barney Saltzberg. This hilarious story follows Stanley as he prepares for school’s crazy hair day with unexpected results. After a good laugh, let your children unleash their creativity by experimenting with wild and wacky hairstyles while tackling their homeschool lessons. Bonus points if you leave your house to show off your new look.

3. Costume Day

Dive into the world of imagination with “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak. This beloved classic follows Max on a wild adventure to a land of monsters and mischief. After reading, let your children dress up in their favorite costumes and embark on their own imaginative journeys through their homeschool lessons. It’s all the fun of Halloween without the sugar hangover.

4. Sports Team Day

Get into the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship with “Goodnight Football” by Michael Dahl. This charming story follows a group of young football fans as they wind down after a big game. After reading, encourage your children to wear their favorite team colors or jerseys and incorporate sports-themed activities into their homeschool lessons. You could also work on simple addition based off of the scoring of various sports. For example, in football, a touchdown is six points, a field goal is three points, and they have both one and two-point conversions after a touchdown. You could give your kids a final score and ask how the team could have achieved that score. Other good sports to apply math to are tennis, bowling, and basketball.

5. Decades Day

Transport your children back in time with “This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World” by Matt Lamothe. This fascinating book provides a glimpse into the daily lives of children from different countries and cultures. After reading, choose a decade to explore together and incorporate activities, music, and food from that time period into your homeschool lessons.

6. Talent Show Day

Unleash your children’s creativity with “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. This inspirational story follows Vashti as she discovers her artistic talent through the simple act of making a dot on a piece of paper. After reading, host a mini talent show where each child can showcase their talents, whether it’s singing, dancing, storytelling, or anything else they’re passionate about. You could also have your children follow a drawing tutorial on YouTube. Here is a link to some of our favorites.

Conclusion

The best part is that you can customize this however you want. If having a different theme for every day of the week sounds exhausting, you can have Spirit Fridays for a month. There are so many ways to incorporate Spirit Days while offering endless opportunities for learning, creativity, and fun. Let us know if you have other suggestions in the comments!