2011-2012
This was when we had six kids and were in the infant stage.
2012-2013
This is the adjusted version for May and June but very close to what we did all year. Earlier in the year, Ransom was still taking a morning nap from 10-12. And, before Feburary, Timmy wasn't here.
2013-2014
This is what we are currently doing. It's a bit of a change from the previous two years.
This year, I decided to create a schedule that will help us get schooling done before lunch. This has been a much needed breath of fresh air. However, it does mean having my 2 and 4 year olds up during all of school. So, it's a bit more of a challenge. I am able to have down time while the littles sleep and the older kids have quiet reading/play.
I have placed a star every hour or so on my column to remind me to adjust laundry:) We don't do every part of this schedule perfect every day, but when we are able to stick to it, everything gets done including housework and laundry. And that makes for a much more peaceful home.
With MFW we adjust things so that we do Bible every day, History on Monday and Tuesday, Science Wednesday, Art and Music on Thursday, and then on Fridays we do read aloud, notebooks, projects, nature walks, and timeline. This seems to work best for logistical reasons in our home:)
In September, I will have one child in a monthly afternoon literature club and we will have PE two afternoons a week. This was another reason for my desire to get everything done in the mornings.
We also do quick breaks as the kids need them. Sometimes they may go jump on the trampoline, scooter around the back porch, climb a tree, or play pirates on the slide. And, we usually munch on a protein snack mid morning as we work.
How has your schedule changed over the years?
