I received some very wise counsel by a veteran mom who told me our mornings would go much better if I started with my toddler first.
She was right!
Last week, I discovered that if we take 'scheduled' turns with our little bundle of energy, our DAYS are so much better!
Though we don't have a set start time each morning, here's a basic formula we follow:
My oldest (high school) gets up between 5-6 am to start his work. It's quiet and he can cruise through his work without hindrance. (And yes, he thrives on this schedule!) The rest of the crew gets up between 7:30-8:00.
We all eat breakfast together around 8:00-8:30 and we begin our schooling after cleanup.
1st Half Hour
Mom and Nip Napper
Puzzles, Counting and ABC Games
(Oldest 3 kids work independently)
2nd Half Hour
8 year old and Nip Napper
Drawing, Coloring, Painting, Creating
(I do Spelling with 11 year old)
3rd Half Hour
11 year old and Nip Napper
Building - Blocks, Legos, Trains…..
(I do Spelling & Reading with 8 yr old)
4th Half Hour
13 year old and Nip Napper
Story and Snack time
(I continue working with 8 yr old)
The addition of these scheduled play times has made such a difference! Everyone benefits!!SPECIAL OFFER FOR Homeschool Circus SUBSCRIBERS through October 31: Use code LISAtips for a $19.99 discount when you buy any curriculum CD Library plus Spanish Empire library. This post written and property of Homeschool Circus and can be found at: www.upatdawnreadytowork.com.
