I always enjoy reading how other families' homeschool days go, so I thought I'd write about ours. We are still new to everything, and since I grew up without routine and schedule, this is all new to me. But with the Lord's guiding, we are making changes. He is showing me areas of my life where I waste time and areas that I could utilize in more productive ways. This is one reason I have cut down on my computer time- I don't realize how long I am online sometimes!

6:30- Mom up, read, straighten my room, get dressed for the day

7:00- Kids up (usually on their own)

7:30- Breakfast

8:00- Clean Kitchen, entryway

8:30- Kids' chores

9:00- Vaccum, start laundry

9:30- Bible time

10:00- Reading, Writing

11:30- Recess

12:00- Small snack, history, science

1:00- Lunch

1:30- Straighten house, storytime

2:00- Naptime for little ones, quiet time for older children

2:30- Blogging, math, art for older children

3:00- Odd cleaning jobs

4:00- Free time for everyone

5:00- Start dinner

6:00- Daddy gets home

6:30- Dinner

7:00- Family time

8:00- Kids' baths & bedtime

8-10- Mom and Dad's time

There are always days that we stray from the schedule for whatever reason, be it church activity, or a really nice day when we decide to do some work at the park, or go to the grocery store. I have always in my mind that my childrens' education must take priority over other things- but that they also need to learn life skills that aren't in any textbook. I know they are always learning... be it while helping with the laundry, getting groceries from the shelf, or cleaning after themselves. I ask God every day not to let any opportunity to teach slip by. I only have them for so long.

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