A daily schedule is essential. Rather than including set time limits for
everything, a good schedule should focus on order of events. For example:
Now that a workable schedule or routine has been determined, the school can begin at the top of the list and go down to the end.
Persistence in the routine is so important. The same thing happens every day. Then the child knows what is expected of him on any given day because he knows which subjects, what order, and how much of each one. If he's a self-motivated child, he can go through his lessons on his own and go in the right direction. If he's a child that is not self-motivated or doesn't especially like to do school work, there is a goal to work toward. He can have this much done before recess, and then get this much done before lunch. He knows he can't visit friends, play with toys, watch TV, or go anywhere or do anything else until school work is done. Best of all, he knows where the end of the list is.
Consistency in the daily routine of the homeschool will help the child perform better because he knows what to expect.
Lily Ann is a mother to six bright children. She has enjoyed great success in the area of homeschooling. She is always looking for ways to improve and loves to learn new things. Please visit her website.
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Submitted: March 10, 2012 | Author: Lily Ann | Posted in: Getting Started
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- Opening exercises - song, prayer, calendar, Memory Gem, journal
- Lessons - Math, English, Grammar, Handwriting
- Break - snack, go outside
- More lessons - Spelling, Phonics, Reading, Science
Now that a workable schedule or routine has been determined, the school can begin at the top of the list and go down to the end.
Persistence in the routine is so important. The same thing happens every day. Then the child knows what is expected of him on any given day because he knows which subjects, what order, and how much of each one. If he's a self-motivated child, he can go through his lessons on his own and go in the right direction. If he's a child that is not self-motivated or doesn't especially like to do school work, there is a goal to work toward. He can have this much done before recess, and then get this much done before lunch. He knows he can't visit friends, play with toys, watch TV, or go anywhere or do anything else until school work is done. Best of all, he knows where the end of the list is.
Consistency in the daily routine of the homeschool will help the child perform better because he knows what to expect.
Lily Ann is a mother to six bright children. She has enjoyed great success in the area of homeschooling. She is always looking for ways to improve and loves to learn new things. Please visit her website.
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Submitted: March 10, 2012 | Author: Lily Ann | Posted in: Getting Started
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I am wanting to homeschool, but I am so afraid I can't keep a schedule. That is my biggest concern. I agree it is very important.
ReplyDeleteBrownie,
DeleteI know how fearful that can be, but don't let that be there reason you don't homeschool. I agree with the principle of this or I wouldn't have reposted it, but at the same time remember your schedule won't look like anyone other family. Your schedule whatever it looks like is what meets your family schedule.
When I first started homeschooling I thought it needed to look like "school", but over the years have really mellowed out. Let God guide you as a "mom" and
"teacher" and it all comes together. We aren't homeschooling on our own. God is our director. When we teach with him as the leader he guides us in every area. :) Big Hugs and know I am here if you need anything.