Comments on: Multi-level Homeschooling: Our Schedule

By: Kimberly @ Raising Olives

Kimberly @ Raising Olives — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:06:41 +0000

Hi Shannon and welcome!

I know where you are coming from and actually, yes I have posted a schedule from when all of our kids were young.

In this post I included a schedule that we used back when our children were all 3 and under.

Hope that is helpful. If you have any other questions or have difficulty finding something, please let me know.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:58:35 +0000

Thanks for letting us have a peek at your schedule. (I’m new to your blog, so just now finding this post and reading it.) I wonder if there is a post somewhere on your site where you describe what your schedule was like when your kids were only 4-years-old and under?? Since I have 3 who are 4 and under, I am responsible for all the things you listed that your older kids take care of.

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Colby’s USS Constitution: Wordless | Raising Olives — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:23:22 +0000

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By: Raising Olives

Raising Olives — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:50:54 +0000

Be sure to see my answers to JenT’s and Tristan’s questions in this post.

Kim,
I’m posting a partial answer to your question tomorrow and will hopefully fully cover it eventually. I don’t have a terrific memory, so if I don’t please feel free to remind me.

Julie,
Yes, our children are “on their own” during lunch, but I am just downstairs. I usually eat while I tidy the kitchen after exercising.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:28:12 +0000

I was glad to catch up on your blog and see your schedule. I’d been curious about how you fit it all in. I dream of being a morning person, but am sharpest and SO productive at night – plus the few years I worked afternoon/evening shift before staying home with children, I didn’t have to set an alarm clock and learned that without fail I slept almost exactly nine hours every night regardless of when I went to sleep. I’ve always wished I could feel well with less sleep. I am amazed that your children can go five hours between breakfast and lunch. Ours are 3.5 hours apart and they still ask for snacks. I noticed you exercise during lunch. Are the children “on their own” and do you just grab something quickly for yourself?

By: Mama Mirage (Jessica)

Mama Mirage (Jessica) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:27:56 +0000

I love schedules! Thank you for sharing yours!

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:46:54 +0000

Thanks for sharing your schedule. I am so inspired by your blog!
One of the things that I struggle with the most is dealing with my 2 year old (keeping him safe and out of trouble), while I am helping my 4 and 5 year old with school things. They are simply too tired to do much in the afternoons when he is sleeping. I’d love to hear any tips you might be able to offer!

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:26:35 +0000

Thanks so much for this! I love schedules on paper, oh if only I could stick to it for more than one day. I guess I’d have to think of it as a “goal” rather than something to stick to. Do you get enough alone time? That is the one main concern about homeschooling I have still (my son is only 3, we are still undecided) is that it is so hard on the stay at home parent, that they play the role of mom or teacher 100% of the time and have zero free time.

By: JenT

JenT — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:11:57 +0000

I enjoyed seeing your schedule. I tend to have to prod myself in the mornings to get going. I have recently been getting up earlier. I think my need is to have some time to myself in the mornings. If a child gets up before me I feel like I’m chasing them around all day instead of leading.

I was wondering some more about character training. How do you do it? Is there set times or just when something comes up that you feel needs attention? Do you have some posts already written about that?

By: Aimee

Aimee — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:01:12 +0000

We have a schedule too. (ours doesn’t start as early as yours though! I’m NOT a morning person!) I don’t think I could homeschool without a schedule. I know some people do, but I (and my kids) crave that organization.

By: Tristan from the Crew

Tristan from the Crew — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:16:08 +0000

I liked seeing your schedule. We thrive on schedules here too. My question is about such an early wake up time for the kids. Actually it is several questions!

1. What age children are woken up at 6AM? You mention big and little, but does that include infants, 1yo’s or 2yo’s when you have them? (Our wake up time is 7am and we wake everyone over 12 months old.)

2. Do you have any children who are not naturally morning people/early risers? I have some kids who naturally wake up early and cheerfully. I have others who, when given the chance, easily sleep until 8 or 9 am. When woken at 7AM as we do, they are slow to wake and not very cheerful.

3. What would you do differently if your husband was not home in the mornings? This is our situation. My husband goes to work at 3AM (gets home around 5pm) so I get up for my morning scripture time but then there is noone to watch all the kids when I need to shower. With my oldest only 8 and the other four kids age 4 and younger I’m usually needed by at least the baby and often the 1yo too.

Thanks for the post – I’ll be rereading it later!

By: Marsha

Marsha — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:14:59 +0000

We have gotten off schedule this past month and are beginning to get back in the swing of things. Life just runs so much smoother when you have a schedule and routine!

Thanks for sharing about your day. I’m sure people must ask you many questions about daily life in your house. I have a very good friend who also has 9 children, hers are now ages 5-20. I must say, I always enjoy visiting with her and having her children over. They have a true joy in their family, something that you don’t see every day!

PS I’d love for you to start visiting at my new space http://www.othersuchhappenings.com. I will be leaving my HSB site just as soon as I get all my posts moved over.

By: Nicki

Nicki — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:56:21 +0000

Thanks for sharing your schedule! I *heart* schedules! The most important thing you pointed out was that “character training is more important than math.” It’s so true. Some friends I have get overwhelmed and intimidated by schedules, thinking they could NEVER accomplish it all. What you said, and what everyone should remember, is that it is a guide. It’s a goal. Good one!