tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963996947883106252.post3963617941492059815..comments2022-05-16T13:54:26.974-07:00Comments on Hope for Homeschool: Organization: Creating a Workable RoutineMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551809190430382200noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963996947883106252.post-68718104165719882042015-08-25T09:14:35.915-07:002015-08-25T09:14:35.915-07:00You're so welcome! Make sure you read the one ...You're so welcome! Make sure you read the one on Implementing a new routine before starting: http://www.hopeforhomeschool.blogspot.com/2011/12/organization-implementing-new-routine.htmlMerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551809190430382200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963996947883106252.post-10217297537454026142015-08-25T07:16:00.385-07:002015-08-25T07:16:00.385-07:00Thank you very much, Merry, for the very detailed ...Thank you very much, Merry, for the very detailed response :) This is very helpful and I'm working on our schedule at the moment literally going back and forth with your tips. I just got done with the first draft and I'm now assessing the activities to see where else I can trim. <br /><br /> This is my first time doing this kind of scheduling coming from a failed schedule strategy last year that burned us out, so I can't wait to have this completed and try it out. :) Thanks again for blessing me with your guidance!Karen Catangayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388872375685758551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963996947883106252.post-41369990840284244462015-08-21T22:36:20.177-07:002015-08-21T22:36:20.177-07:00Hi Karen,
You're likely going to need to com...Hi Karen,<br /> <br />You're likely going to need to come up with some activity cards/bins that you can rotate--things the 5 and 9 year-old could do independently so that they aren't getting into trouble when you need them to work with one of your other two children :-). That could be things like: practice math facts on a math shark, jump on the trampoline for 10 minutes, play with math manipulatives, make words with letter tiles, put together a puzzle, lacing beads, dress-up, do a daily chore, silent reading time (even 5 yo's can look at a picture book--I used to put some book baskets together for this), draw, paint, play with play dough (I spent time from age 5 teaching my kids how to take care of the supplies--I did still have some clean-up to do after, but when I walked them through they would at least try), play a game, read word cards, make their bed, fold some towels, color a picture for dad or grandparents, build with blocks or Lincoln logs...basically come up with a bunch of things that you can rotate that you have all set to go or that they know how to get out. Implement gradually and see what works. <br /><br />I always like to start our day with any together time (Bible, maybe reading history etc...), and then rotate through the kids. If your oldest can do something independent first, it might work best to spend some one on one with the youngest for 15-30 minutes, then the middle, and switch back and forth a couple of times, and do the oldest a bit later. Or, you may find it works best to work with one of the other 2 first, based on personality or whether the others need some instruction before working independently. <br /><br />Decide what are priority subjects--what do you absolutely want to get to every day? And figure out how those will work first. Sometimes there are subjects that don't have to be done every day, or that can be done on a loop schedule (subjects 1-6 on day 1, 7-8 and 1-4 on day 2, 5-8 and 1-2 on day 3, and so on). Content subjects will loop better than skills subjects if you need that approach (skills like math, phonics, spelling etc... tend to be best if practiced daily). <br /><br />Make sure you aren't over-planning--if you didn't see the post on priorities yet, you may want to go back and read that: http://www.hopeforhomeschool.blogspot.com/2011/12/organization-priorities-and-passions.html<br /><br />Sometimes it takes some juggling to figure out the best routine. I used to start gradually and build up, to see how things went and what worked well, to do any needed training etc... as we went. <br /><br />HTH some!Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551809190430382200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963996947883106252.post-74646208550296515702015-08-21T17:51:30.348-07:002015-08-21T17:51:30.348-07:00Hi Merry,
Thank you for writing this post, I find...Hi Merry, <br />Thank you for writing this post, I find it really helpful now that I'm trying to start a brand new schedule for 2015-2016. <br /><br />I have a quick question though. I have just finished figuring out which subjects require mom-time and those that can be done independently. I have a 5 yr. old, 9 yrd old and a 12 yr old and realized that the subjects for my 2 younger children are mostly mommy-dependent :( What would you recommend please given this challenge? Karen Catangayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388872375685758551noreply@blogger.com