After thinking about all the fun things we did in our 11 years of homeschooling, I decided to record a fun activity once a week.   It will remind me of the great moments I shared with my kids...and the 'spice of life' we experienced. 

Today's Homeschool Spice Idea:   Tea Time

Every Thursday around 1:30pm, I would set up our china cups and saucers (which we purchased from a goodwill store at such a deal) at the dining room table. After Mom poured hot water into each cup, each child would add their own concoction such as hot cocoa mix, herbal tea bags, apple cider mix, or chia tea.  Then we would sit down to read a section of a book, share some new facts, discuss a topic pulled out of a 'talk' jar, or take some quiet reading time.  The discussions were very enlightening.  One day about a month after we started this ritual, my 9-year-old son proclaimed, "Mom, isn't it almost tea time? I'm ready for some friendly conversation!"  I smile every time I think about what I would have missed...if we had not taken a 'tea time' break!  :)