Homeschool In Pajamas

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Pajamas, PJs, or pyjamas, whichever way you spell it, they are super comfortable articles of clothing which my children would live in if they could.  One of the benefits of homeschooling is that you can learn in the comfort of your own home while in your pajamas.  You can homeschool in pajamas without any social stigmas or boundaries being pushed or broken.

Jack and Walter reading Pirasaurs from our library haul!

Society has all sort of opinions around what is and what is not acceptable in terms of clothing, especially when it comes to students in school.  The world of fashion is a complex one that I, personally, have never understood.  From dress codes set by the schools and school boards to peer pressure enforced fashion trends; clothing can really be distracting from the learning experience.

Some people will argue and say that navigating these social stigmas is a valuable lesson that children learn in school.  There are many social situations that come up in school, but that does not mean they cannot be experienced outside of a traditional school system as well.  But I digress; that is a topic for another day.  Today we are talking about choosing to homeschool in pajamas.

 

Comfortable Children For The Win

There are many children in this world, and many adults as well, who have an assortment of sensory processing disorders.  These disorders can make clothing a distraction.  Even without SPD, uncomfortable clothes are not something I want to make someone to wear.  Being comfortable allows you to focus on the task at hand.

We like to buy pajamas that are made of very soft fabrics without scratchy labels and seams.  My boys also really like how many pajamas brands fit which prevents the clothing from shifting awkwardly as they move.  Sometimes pajamas are just wearing a baggy t-shirt and some underwear because it is comfortable.

One thing I love about being able to homeschool in pajamas is that I can remove this distraction from the equation.

When it comes time for my children to really dive head first into a topic, they can do so without worry about their clothes.  They can explore and engage in the activity without worrying about their clothes getting messy or in their way.

This is especially true for when we are doing something hands-on and tactile – like food exploration.

When your clothing is irritating you on a sensory level, it can be very distracting.  I love that we can focus on the experiment in front of us with all of our senses.  We don’t need to stress about the itchy tag on our shirts or the sleeves that are not sitting at the right length or the pants that are too tight.

We can focus on the textures, smells, colours, and all the other good things that come along with tactical life inspired learning.

As an adult, I know how distracting clothing can be.  I don’t know how many activities I have passed on because I chose to wear a skirt to an event.  Because of my clothing, I didn’t want to get messy or was limited in my movement.

Our pajamas are play clothes and it does not matter if they get dirty.  They can move freely and easily without worry.

 

As I write this blog, I am wearing my floral print pyjama pants.

My husband would love to see me wear a flattering pair of jeans.  It is not going to happen.  I find jeans terribly uncomfortable.  He loves them and thinks they are the most comfortable pair of pants he owns.  I, on the other hand, will live in my yoga pants because to me, that is comfort.

What kind of clothes do you hate wearing?

Some people might argue that letting my children homeschool in pajamas is not setting them up for success in the real world.  In the real world you might have to dress up for according the dress code of your workplace.  A lawyer could never wear pajamas to court.  I would not trust a lawyer who wore pajamas (or would I?).  It would not be a professional attire.

But we are talking about children.

I am not setting my children up for failure because I am teaching them to listen to their bodies.  They can wear what they feel comfortable in.  In fact, I feel that I am setting them up for success because I am teaching them self-respect, self-confidence, and a sense of self.

I know many adults who picked their careers based on location and what they could or could not wear.

If you absolutely hate wearing suits and love being outdoors, then maybe lawyer is not the profession for you.  Instead, perhaps a nature guide or landscaper would better fit for who you are as a human being. As adults, we can make this choice and live the lives we dream of.

Allowing my children to homeschool in pajamas, or clothing of choice, is allowing them to choose who they want to be.  They have plenty of time to be adults, for now, let’s let them be children and be comfortable.

We might as well allow them to be comfortable and homeschool in pajamas while we can.

Ultimately, it is not about the pajamas but about being comfortable in whatever you choose to wear.