Jun. 5, 2006
Summertime Scheduling
Posted in Scheduling
I finally sat down and planned out the next three months on the calendar; looking at all the local attractions to add to our weekly outings and budget. I pulled up our county library schedule and chose the events we would like to participate in. Things like "Reading Club," "Amazing Acrobats," and "Science Mayhem."
Then I went to our city's website and chose the events for our calendar. Events like "4th of July Parade," "Kids Fair," and "Symphony In The Park." These are all free 
. Then I perused the favorite homeschool field trip spots and added some specials in there, along with a visit to a favorite park each week. It is nice to know that atleast I have a general calendar for each month, and we can use it as a guideline for our summer activities.
On the days we are not away from home, I planned a "general guideline" schedule (broken down by hour). I am going to try my best to stick to it, but knowing my personality I will probably stray away multiple times each day (LOL). Structure is something I have had to work on as a Homeschool Mom, because I absolutely abhor it at times. I guess it is my creative side or something, but I always feel confined when I have to stick to a set schedule, yet somehow, someway I manage to constrain myself to a set schedule each month. GO FIGURE! I guess it gives me some sense of normalcy, in a crazy kind of way . . . oh but I fight it!
Here is what I came up with so far:
Daily Schedule (Summer 2006)
6:00 to 7:00 a.m.
Shower and Get Ready For The Day
7:00 to 8:00 a.m.
Bible Study/Prayer Time
and Family Breakfast.
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Kiddos Outdoor Play
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Morning Devotions For Kids/Character Development
9:30 a.m. to 10 :00 a.m.
Snack/Art
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Summer Bridge Academics
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rest/Read-Alouds
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Swimming and Outdoor Play/Field Trip
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Snack and clean-up; Thomas goes home
3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Dinner Preparations/ Chores
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
DINNER
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Family Bike Ride or Walk
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Individual Hobby Time
9:30 p.m.
Kaitlin's Bedtime
9:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Daddy & Mommy Time/Prayer
and Reading
Somewhere in all of this is daily housecleaning. Probably while the kiddos are resting, or playing. Does a Mom's work ever end?
Do you have a summer schedule or do you play it by ear?
Comments
Jun. 6, 2006 - I think I play it by ear all year!
Posted by LaMereAcademy
I really need to make a schedule...that's the easy part...and stick to it...that's the hard part. I bought Manager's of Their Homes a couple of years back and have the schedule hanging in our kitchen and we've never followed it. I really need to rework it and use it. Sounds like you guys are going to have a fun summer and get some things done!
Blessings,
~Becky
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Jun. 7, 2006 - Fun in the sun...~;c)
Posted by Melissa
Sounds great, Kel! I don't even bother with a schedule anymore lol like you, I just don't follow it. I spend all this time making it out and it lasts all of one week if I'm lucky hee hee. I suppose that's why I lean towards 'unschooling'.
I just picked up the schedule for our library's summer programs and used bright sharpees to write in the activities we want to attend...fun fun fun!
Your blog looks great! I like the graphic you used...so peaceful looking!
Big hugz to ya my friend!
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Jun. 10, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jaminacema
Housecleaning...I knew I left something out of our Summer schedule! LOL Sounds like you have a busy and fun Summer planned!
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Jun. 11, 2006 - Hello
Posted by LaMereAcademy
You're very welcome. I hope you enjoy the book. It's my thank you for all the help you've given me with my blogs. It's so kind of you to give of your time like that to me. :)
~Becky
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Jun. 16, 2006 - Please join me....
Posted by TRINITYPREPSCHOOL
Come on over and vote in my summer homeschooling poll.
See how other homeschoolers are spending their time.
Blessings on your day,
Maureen
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Jun. 17, 2006 - He He!
Posted by MrsStevens95
I LOVE to make schedules! I love to make them look pretty and I love the organization of it all! I HATE it when the little slip of paper tells me what to do and when to do it! I am sick, I know it! DH knows it. The kids dont seem to realize it yet though! I am seeing that we REALLY need something more around here though. DS seems to need the structured life a bit more. So, I have to work on that so I can help him out with that.
BTW - if you are not home, the house stays clean - doesnt it?!? LOL
~ Rachel
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Jun. 20, 2006 - Schedules
Posted by knowjc4peace
I love to make schedules each quarter but the hard part is keeping myself on track. Through the 10 years of homeschooling I have found it easier to sched. by blocks of 30 minutes. We have implemented a 30 minute deep clean rotating rooms each day. Everyone gets a project like organizing DVDs, cleaning out a drawer, organizing games, etc. I only have 4 of my 6 kids scheduled because my older ones are working this summer.
Stop by my blog and see our summer schedule.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/knowjc4peace/
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