LIFE-CHANGING Homeschool Routine | Time Blocking Schedule For Homeschool

I would love to try a block schedule. But how does it work when you have multiple children who are not independent? I will have a KIndergardener, 2nd grader, and a 4th grader. None of them are strong enough readers to work independently. I will also have a 4y old, 2y old and a newborn next school year.

We have a very relaxed approach to our homeschool day. I "officially" allot 2.5 hours a day to homeschool (kindergarten) and will schedule 4 subjects and dedicate 30 mins per subject. The other 30 mins is broken into a 15 minute snack (recess) break halfway through and then at least 15 mins read aloud time. If we don't finish whatever we're working on during a subject we'll just put it away until the next day Or sometimes we'll keep going with it and toss the subject we planned afterward! What I've come to realize is that my daughter is learning ALL day. No matter if I have something scheduled or not. But it makes it less stressful for the both of us knowing that we have that "official" 2.5 hour period where school work Needs to be done.

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your video and channel! I have been needing to find something to help structure our homeschool days without the structure lol! My questions are this: 1. When do you schedule in errands like grocery shopping or cleaning house? 2. What curriculum or curriculums do you use? I have been using The Good and Beautiful, and overall like it! Thank you so much!!!

My question with time blocking (for homesteading/homeschooling families) is WHEN do I get outside and do my garden stuff. OMG. I sorta need to get school done before our 2-4pm quiet time. But also when its hot here (sub tropical island) I need to get outside in the AM, when it isn't miserable. But then school doesn't happen bc by 4pm I'm DONE. Help! LOL. And I'm only homeschooling my eldest for first grade. Which doesn't take that long but it just seems like my morning is a rat race! I don't find many people who have the same situation as far as homeschooling PLUS the gardens/livestock (mine is small small small but you know, it still is work to weed, feed, pic off bugs, pollinate, food water, fix stuff, plant stuff, start seeds, and don't even get me started on trying to keep up with watering), and I have a small business I run from home.

My daughter is in 6th grade and I assign a certain amount of work each day and when she's done, she has free time. Social Studies is done independently. Science is also usually done independently and she takes a science class at a homeschool science center once a week where they do experiments. I do math with her and is the subject she struggles with the most. We use IEW for writing with the dvds, so writing is mostly independent. We fo readers workshop and use novel studies for the novels she reads. She averages one novel study a month and she has free reading for 30 minutes everyday. We also do logic, vocabulary and notetaking. I work evens, so she will do a lot of the work after I leave for work.

You are so pleasant to listen to… clear, sweet, practical. Thank you for this video!!!

How can I do that with small children, I have 7 year old, and twins 5 year old, plus cooking, clean and time for my self and need help, getting crazy.... First year homeschool

I'm super excited to try this block schedule. It has bothered me that creating a literal time schedule has been impossible because...well, life LOL And my kids are Pre School, Kindergarten, and 4th, so that's difficult. Thanks for sharing!

Silly question but can you just have mondays only maths, tuesdays only literature, wednesdays history and so on?

That little time lapse of you drinking your coffee on the couch while your kids all run around really is so amazing. You are blessed! Thanks for sharing your life ❤️❤️❤️

Super helpful!! Thank you so much!

I really love this!
When I had a first grader we only did 9am-12pm and it was always up and down in consistency. Now, trying homeschool again with a third grader and we are one week in. The block schedule is soo manageable and helpful to keep on track. Even if we fall behind in a subject there is no issue since we know we did our best in the time we had. Thank you so much!
Our routine includes Wednesdays being a catch-up, review or unschooling day as I am working childcare at my womens Bible Study and my kiddo can get distracted in the homeschool room.

Hi there. I was wondering. How do you handle lessons when they aren’t completed within the time block?

Thank you for the video. I was able to screenshot the tips you put up with blocks and activity/subject lists. It made it a great resource for me to look at the screenshots and glean what I can.
My first time here! What a beautiful family. I bet the birth order is a super blessing to you. 3 older boys to watch out for and protect their little sisters. Also, if you haven't done it yet, a great video idea would be talking about the differences in homeschooling boys from girls. Huge differences for us. That might be helpful and encouraging for newer Mamas! God bless you and your family. I will be poking around here as often as I can!!

I’m glad you discussed not rushing them with their work.

I tried the easy peasy since i haven't chosen a curriculum and i felt i was making them miss out or left behind. I only had them out a week out of public school. I almost gave up too soon but i saw your channel and truly has bless me and encourage me in a big way. I was praying to God for the strength because i know that he called me to do this but you were an answer to my prayers. Thank you soo much.

Your examples are great for parents homeschooling that don’t work but what about the vast amount of parents trying to homeschool that also have to work from home? A block schedule idea for that would be so helpful. A lot of parents nowadays have to work from home and homeschool due to the pandemic and also changes within the school systems. We don’t want to send our kids back to that environment for education but we also have to work. The juggle is so hard.

I know I've seen in one of your videos your list of books you'll be using in your bible morning loop. I can't seem to find the list you either recommended or are planning on using for this school year. Can you direct me to the correct video for that?

Can someone point me in the direction of the time blocking link? I don't know why, but I'm having trouble locating it.

This video came up on my feed at the perfect time. This is our first year homeschooling through a charter and I’ve been so stressed thinking of scheduling each subject throughout the day like you mentioned. I hate it. I am definitely going to give this a try. Thanks

What is read aloud?
Do you read aloud in history too?
What science program do you like?
Do you add in writing projects for histury read alouds?
Do you use books for copy work or the curriculum only?
Thank you!!
I appreciate your ability to choose well.

I love your realistic and down to earth approach.
I agree, blocking and looping are the way to go! I’ve been homeschooling since 2002… when everyone was against it. lol
Now many families have joined. Particularly after the pandemic. I’m currently homeschooling my Grandson.
You have anew follower! ❤

Thank you for sharing this. I will give it a try.

Do you still follow this sort of schedule?! The schedule has been very difficult for me to tackle and to find a rhythm!!❤️

This is such an amazing video is! Thank you!! And thank you SO much for sharing the pdf❤❤❤❤

what math game was he playing on the computer?

Time blocking is totally my jam just as a life skill! I’ve always loved having a set time to get work done and then a block to just relax or burn energy. That focused ‘block’ has really helped me accomplish more as an adult and I’m excited to try to implement this into more of our home school routine.

Besides co-op, when do your kids play with friends such as play dates?

thanks

Haha! This is the first time I watch you, but this is almost exactly how I block out our days... morning block, core block, Lunch and then afternoon block. Homeschooling a 12, 8 and 5 yo. Works really well for us. Gives a good structure and routine while also maintaining some flexibility.

This is a great method of homeschooling. Thank you so much for sharing your block schedule and a blank block schedule.

All the comments seem like people love this schedule. I felt it was too much, like the whole point of homeschooling is to get more freedom. I felt the kids will be busy around school all day long following this schedule. I haven't tried this or any other methods yet. We are new to homeschooling but listening to this overwhelmed me. Is it just me? Am I missing something here since everyone else seems to love this routine.

I know this is an old video but maybe you’ll see this anyway. How do you recommend doing this for a working homeschooling family?

Hello! I was curious to see what app or site your little one was using in the video.

I like the idea, but when do you ever make time for adventures or friends? Do the kids ever complain that they have school for such a long drawn out period over the days time even though you take long breaks? Also, do you tackle core subjects assisting one child at a time or all at once? Thats what im nervous about haha!

Thank you for your downloads. I want to download your personal ones bc it’s a helpful example and a blank.
Any homeschool music resources you like?

Thank you so much, I also chose Eclectic. I'm glad I found your channel 🥰 Thanks for sharing your schedule, we are new in homeschooling this year

I love this! This is my first year doing homeschool. 4th grader and 6th grader. I’m going to try this schedule out. Thank you for sharing

Praise GOD, the LORD led me to do Christian private education, Homeschooling , for my children, now are routine , has changed , they're teen, i start with my devotional time, , praying with children in the Morning even if they're still sleeping, make there breakfast, then they start there own schedule , 2 or 3 classes, then a break , family prayer at noon , then lunch/ break time, resume the next classes on there schedule , finishing at usually 3pm , dinner at 530 pm 6 pm chore time, then free time, my children are 14, 16 , 22 year's , i love the fact that we can Pray as a family at any time of the day, and honor the LORD any time also, and no person or school officials , can tell us we can't 🙏 pray, GODs Word is of utmost importance in our lives, and his Holy Spirit Amen.❤❤

Thanks so much!! This is a HUGE help! I'm definitely going to start doing this :D

What was the computer program your son was using in the video? I am trying to find interactive apps or computer programs to homeschool my daughter next year for Kindergarten. Can you recommend any please?

what school program do you use for your family?

Thank you for sharing your time blocking schedule! So awesome. I like that it is a plan that allows for flexibility, as I do not thrive under too rigid a routine.

Thank you so much for your videos. I’ve been homeschooling for 9 years, but now have 4 school-age kids, one toddler, and one on the way. I’ve been feeling like I need to try different strategies for this upcoming year to be more involved in their schoolwork equally. You’ve given me lots of ideas! 😊

i just did ours, followed your schedule but made some changes

6-9am kids breakfast, morning chores m-f
core: 9am-12pm Math, Language Arts/spelling + Rotating Elective which consists of (General Science, Social Studies, Computer Science, Life Skills, General Elective)
Mid-day break: 12pm-1:30pm P.E., Lunch, Free Time
Secondary 1:30pm - 3pm Make-up Core work, handwriting/typing, silent reading, music/art (rotation)
late afternoon 3pm - 6pm take turns reading aloud rotate each paragraph, outside free play, afternoon tidy
evening 6pm - 8:30pm dinner, evening chores, free time, bed time

How about showers? Haha but really

Thank you so very much for this idea of dividing your day into 6 blocks, it is really amazing and you made things easier for me as I am a new homeschool mother to my 4 children. God bless you.

What’s your homeschool routine like? Please share! 😄