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Our Daily Schedule

Overview

Our homeschool schedule provides structure while maintaining flexibility to follow learning opportunities as they arise. We believe in balancing focused academic time with play, exploration, and family activities.

TO BE REPLACED WITH FINAL GOOGLE CALENDAR

Typical Daily Schedule

Morning Routine (7:00 - 8:30 AM)

  • Wake up, breakfast, and morning chores
  • Morning walk or outdoor time
  • Daily planning and goal setting

Morning Learning Block (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

8:30 - 9:30 AM: Mathematics

  • Most focused time of day for challenging concepts
  • Hands-on activities and problem-solving

9:30 - 9:45 AM: Movement Break

  • Stretching, yoga, or active games

9:45 - 10:45 AM: Language Arts

  • Reading, writing, or grammar focus
  • Alternating between skills each day

10:45 - 11:00 AM: Snack & Free Play

11:00 - 12:00 PM: Unit Studies

  • Science or Social Studies
  • Often includes experiments or projects

Lunch & Quiet Time (12:00 - 1:30 PM)

  • Lunch preparation and eating together
  • Quiet reading or rest time

Afternoon Activities (1:30 - 4:00 PM)

Monday: Art and Music Tuesday: Nature study and outdoor exploration
Wednesday: Co-op classes or field trips Thursday: STEM projects and coding Friday: Community service or life skills

Evening Routine (4:00 PM onwards)

  • Free play and personal interests
  • Dinner preparation (kids help!)
  • Family read-aloud time
  • Reflection and gratitude practice

Flexible Framework

This schedule serves as a guide, not a rigid structure. We adjust based on:

  • Children's energy levels and attention
  • Weather and seasonal opportunities
  • Special events and field trips
  • Individual learning needs

Seasonal Adjustments

Summer

  • Earlier start times
  • More outdoor learning
  • Lighter academic load
  • Nature-based curriculum

Winter

  • Later morning start
  • Cozy inside projects
  • More structured academics
  • Holiday-themed learning

Weekly Overview

  • 4 days: Full academic schedule
  • 1 day: Field trips, co-op, or project day
  • Weekends: Family time, sports, and informal learning

"Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity." - Kay Redfield Jamison