How to Schedule a Homeschool Day

Each homeschooling family is unique and will have to find the schedule that best suits their family. 

Here are some tips to help you in setting up a schedule for your school day.

1. Set a beginning and ending time.
2. Schedule a lunch time and any other desired breaks.
3. Plan the most demanding one-on-one time when younger siblings nap or are occupied.
4. Coordinate individualized teaching with one child while the other children are working independently or reading.
5. Schedule the 3 R's when the students are freshest.
6. Schedule hands-on, more time-consuming projects in the afternoon.
7. You can allot time for each individual subject or just generalize time slots; for example, academics in morning, projects after lunch.
8. Be flexible. 
   

1. Be flexible, don't let the schedule control you.  It is just a guideline to help you accomplish the daily tasks.
2. You might have to try many different schedules to find the one that works best.

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