Walking Therein

1. Early in the morning (yes, it really is best!), spend time alone with God. Seek His wisdom in His word for those sins that so easily beset you. Ask Him for direction for the day.  
2. Know what you believe and why you believe it when it comes to teaching your children. Search Scriptures and seek the Lord, so that when trials come, you are well-prepared to face them.
3. Have a plan ready (at least) a week in advance. I do not mean a plan written in stone, but some direction in which you see your children and your study heading. Some days will be Play-Doh days, park days or play outside days. Some days you will notice child 3 needs some attention and focus a lot of your attention there. Ask the Lord in advance to show you these times, so that you can fulfill His plan to its fullest.
4. Try to stick to a Breakfast/Lunch schedule, so your children aren't hungry and crabby.
5. My children hardly took scheduled naps, but usually required sleep at some time during the day. Make sure they nap and get an early bedtime, with a full night's rest. -and, you, too!
6. Be flexible.
7. Do not be afraid to ask for advice or help from someone you trust. Sometimes, we get off-track and need a little encouragement. Let the Lord bless you and others by encouraging each other in your walk with the Lord and in your homeschool.
8. If this applies, include your husband in your plans and concerns. I know that moms are the primary care-givers and home teachers. I also know that sometimes Dad doesn't have time or may even seem uninterested in what is going on in homeschool. Spark that interest by including him in your plans and excitement. - Even your discouragements. Let him know he is someone you need to talk to and include.  He may not have any advice, but it will open a new window where you can talk about the most important people in your lives - your children.
9. If you have older children (high school), don't send them off to be with their friends; instill the importance of their place in your family and how God put them there to share in the teaching, planning and praying for your homeschool. Let them know you count on them as helps in all you do at home.
10. Thank God we can homeschool. Remember how blessed we are to be able to keep our precious children home. Make a goal sheet, if you need a reminder of why you are keeping them home and not sending them off for someone else to train.