Homeschooling does not refer to the practice of sitting in front of the books and learning the printed matter. Peoria IL field trips, watching documentaries, visiting factories and libraries also make up an important slice of the homeschooling process. It makes sense to intersperse these activities so that learning becomes fun. You may want to finish off the few hours of textbook learning in the morning and dedicate the afternoons to these kinds of Peoria activities.