Ep. 34 - Winterize Your Homeschool

What Winter Teaches Us About Homeschooling Well

Is your homeschool feeling hectic as winter settles in? Wondering how to find a balance between rest and productivity this season? In this episode, we dive into the power of embracing winter’s slower pace and the Danish concept of hygge to create a homeschool environment full of warmth, connection, and joy.

We talk about how winter isn’t just a time to "do less"—it’s an invitation to listen, reflect, and lean into your family’s natural rhythms. Imagine a homeschool that isn’t rigid but flows with your child’s interests, while also prioritizing the cozy comfort of hygge.

What’s Inside:

• How wintering can transform your homeschool mindset
• Simple ways to incorporate hygge into your learning environment
• The surprising connection between slowing down and thriving in homeschooling
• Reflection prompts to help you honor what’s working and what needs healing this season
• Why honoring rest might just be the key to a thriving homeschool

Reflection Questions from the Episode:

1. What has this past season in homeschooling taught me about my family and our needs?
2. How can I use this time to prepare for renewal when spring arrives?
3. How can I bring more hygge into our daily lives to foster connection and comfort?
4. What do I need to grieve, and how can I honor that grief with tenderness?
5. What can I let go of right now?
6. What is going well in this season?
7. What brings joy, right now?
8. What excites me?
9. What excites my kids
10. What is comforting right now?

Additional Resource: Curious to dive deeper into the concept of hygge? Check out The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking. It’s a treasure trove of ideas for creating a cozy, joyful atmosphere in your home.

If you’ve been feeling the pressure of doing “more” and trying to keep up with the latest trends, this episode is a breath of fresh air. Let’s explore how leaning into winter’s slower rhythm can help your homeschool—and your family—thrive.

Call for Resistance: Listen now for practical, simple ways to bring hygge and wintering into your homeschooling journey. Take 5 minutes and work through some of the reflection questions. You’ll leave this episode and that session with self feeling inspired, grounded, and ready to embrace the cozy season ahead.

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Stay Connected:

• Follow on Instagram @90minuteschoolday or send an email to share how you’re bringing hygge into your homeschool this winter.

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• Invite Kelly to speak at your next in-person or virtual gathering or event.