TEA TIME IN YOUR HOMESCHOOL

One morning I was browsing the internet for curriculum ideas and stumbled upon this idea called Poetry Tea Time. I was immediately intrigued and began to read on and figure out how I could make this work for my not-so-little children. I began this little tradition by pulling a good book out, setting some sweet breakfast treats on a pretty plate, and having a pot of tea ready before we began any work. It was a gentle way to start the day and the light meal encouraged them to participate. My children were hooked.

The beauty of tea time in homeschooling is simply to wake the brain up with scents, tastebuds, and classical or creative material. It can be about centring one’s mind or reflecting on previous events. It can be a full Afternoon Tea if the morning doesn’t fit into your schedule. Tea Time can be whenever you want and with as little or as much as you feel like doing.

Poetry Tea Time, with actual poetry, can be an amazing way to share and discuss the different types of poetry, tones in writing, and meaning and even become a bit theatrical in nature. For young ones, consider adding related art to give them a visual of the topic.

Here are some ways to put together a Tea Time: