One of the issues that many homeschooling families face is time management. When you don`t have to actually go anywhere to go to school, it can be easy to push the time back or to school in between other activities . . . except that there is never enough time for everything.
What can you do to make sure things run smoothly and you get it all done?
The first thing to remember is that no one solution works for everyone. For example, lists work very well for some people, while others find it just doesn`t help at all. It could take some time for you to find what works for your family, but here are a few pointers to get you started.
Figure out your priorities. Choose three things that are most important to you and your family. Then make sure those things get done each day. It`s far easier to concentrate on a few important things than it is to run around trying desperately to finish twenty random items. Obviously you`ll have more than three things to do in a day, but focusing on the most important will help with scheduling.
Let kids have some input. Chances are they`ll be more willing to do things if they are allowed to choose the timing. You might want to start the day early and do the hardest subjects first but if your students work better after a little more sleep or after doing chores first, then why not give it a try?
Know where you are in the school year. At the beginning of the year, go through all the coursework and divide the number of pages or lessons by the number of days or weeks of the school year. This will give you the amount you need to complete each week or day. Even if you take a day off, you will always know exactly where you SHOULD be and that can be very helpful in planning.
Let`s hear from some readers. What are your favorite homeschool time management tips?
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