Mondays
9-9:55am Lego Challenge class at Edmonds Heights K-12 (EH)
10-10:55am Multiplication & Division class at EH
11-11:55am Reading & Writing class at EH
12pm All campus lunch break
1-1:55pm Physical Science Exploring through STEM class at EH
*One hour of quiet reading
*One hour of work book/online learning
Tuesdays
12:30-1:30pm Homeschool Recess at YMCA
1:30-2:30pm Homeschool Art class at YMCA
6-7pm Soccer practice
*One hour of quiet reading
*One hour of work book/online learning
Wednesdays
10-10:55am Multiplication & Division class at EH
11-11:55am Reading & Writing class at EH
12pm All campus lunch break
1-1:55pm Physical Science Exploring through STEM class at EH
5:50-6:45pm Karate class
*One hour of quiet reading
*One hour of work book/online learning
Thursdays
12:30-2:30pm Homeschool Swim & Gym at YMCA
6-7pm Soccer practice
*One hour of quiet reading
*One hour of work book/online learning
Fridays
Magic School Bus science experiment kits (at home)
Crafts/games/free play (at home)
4:30-5:30pm Youth Conditioning class at YMCA, followed by open swim for a couple hours
*One hour of quiet reading
*One hour of work book/online learning
Saturdays/Sundays
1 hour soccer game
Open swim at YMCA
Family activities/field trips
As you can see, core classes are covered- math, reading, writing, science....yep, it's pretty much all here. We supplement with some home learning and then have PLENTY of outside sports and activities. There's time to rest and be at home, lots of social interaction and fun play time. A good mix of everything.
The key to planning your homeschool schedule is to remember to be flexible. Don't try to over plan- give yourself the freedom to enjoy your children. If they really aren't feeling the two hours of workbook learning that day, who says you can't switch it up and take a field trip instead? Don't lock yourself down to a set schedule but remember that it's there simply as a goal and guideline for the day.
My approach is very relaxed. While I am an OCD type over planner- I learned early on that this simply doesn't work with my son's learning style. I wanted to schedule every 15 minutes of our day and he was having NO part of that! A good teacher will follow the lead of their students in order to effectively reach them, so that's just what I did.
I build our schedule by simply filling in the classes that are a priority, for us- this is the classes at the kiddo's homeschool program, Edmonds Heights K-12. Once I have this down, then I add in other classes in the area. Since we live literally right down the street from the local YMCA, we take advantage of all there great class offerings. You can also add in homeschool co-ops, outside sports, Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts, homeschool programs offered through local museums- just start building your schedule around what's most important and then simply fill in as you go. Easy peasy!
I also leave room for plenty of seasonal activities. Fall in the Pacific Northwest is a beautiful time of year. We spend time studying leaves and taking nature walks, picking apples, visiting pumpkin patches, doing corn mazes and more. This year the kiddo will even be doing an underwater pumpkin bobbing event- should be interesting! These are the things that build great memories and there's no way I'm missing out on that!
Good luck- you got this!
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