If you’re suddenly going from public school to homeschool, you’re probably wondering how to fit your kids’ schoolwork in with everything already on your plate. Here’s how we schedule our school days, how I teach more than one kid at once, the chores our kids do, and when I fit in working out, work and my own Bible study time.
What you’ll get from this post
- How we lay out our homeschool day
- How to teach multiple kids at once
- Chore ideas for kids, even little ones
- Where I fit in work, workouts and Bible study
- Our free daily schedule you can copy
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Our daily schedule (free to copy)
Having a set schedule is what keeps our days calm, and it makes life easier and happier for everyone, little ones included. You can see exactly how we lay out our day in our daily schedule on Google Sheets. Make a copy and change it to fit your family.
Teaching more than one kid
In the video, I show how I work with more than one child at a time. For a closer look, watch Homeschool With Me: Teaching Multiple Kids. If you have a toddler underfoot, see our ideas for keeping toddlers busy.
Chore ideas for kids
Our kids are very involved with chores, and it builds great habits. Even our 5-year-old helps with vacuuming. Chores are part of the daily schedule, so everyone knows when they happen.
Making time for me
I also share when I fit in working out, my work, and my personal Bible study time. When you’re home all day with the kids, those things only happen if they have a spot on the schedule too.
Key takeaways
- A written daily schedule keeps school days calm.
- Put chores on the schedule, and let even little kids help.
- Schedule your own work, workouts and Bible time, too.
What viewers say
I love how involved your kids are with chores. Great habits!
@MommaonMission on YouTube
Yes, mama! Love when you get the babies on a regular routine like that! It makes life so much easier and happier for everyone!
@lumalearn1496 on YouTube
Things we mentioned
- Our daily schedule on Google Sheets
- Homeschool supplies list
- Walmart Grocery Pickup: my favorite way to get groceries.
- 5 tips for a calm, organized school day
- How we fixed bad behavior during school time at home
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FAQ
How do I schedule a homeschool day?
Write out a daily schedule that includes school, chores and your own time. You can copy ours on Google Sheets and adjust it for your family.
How do you homeschool more than one child?
We use a set daily schedule, and I show how I work with multiple kids in our Homeschool With Me video.
What chores can young kids do?
Our kids are very involved with chores. Even our 5-year-old helps vacuum.