I have often been asked "what do you do during the day". I guess because it is "home" school, and most people play games and lay around at home, there is the misconception that not much gets done during the day. And new home schooling moms ask that question to see if they are doing enough or if what they are doing is what others are doing.
I thought about the road to where we are now and our routines have changed every year to meet learning styles and schedules.
We have always gotten up early and done chores before our school day has started. Every child has made their own bed since they were 4 or 5 (not beautifully mind you..but it was done). They also have a list of chores that they are responsible for that needs to be done in the morning. Laundry, bathrooms, etc. Music practice is also done before we start our school day. Each child takes a turn on the piano for 20-30. Now the house is fresh and there seems to be a nice atmosphere to start our day.
We do start our school day off with family prayer and we check our schedules for the day. Dad likes to keep up with what is going on. wink.
Every kid has a list of subjects that needs to be completed that day, whether I have one written out for them or the curriculum program we are using provides one for them. This has helped out with my reluctant son. This also coincides with counsel to set goals. Each kid has a "goal" for the day. After they meet that goal their time is theirs, so to speak. This has really worked well for us. The kids work harder, and have a since of accomplishment when they are done.
All my kids are active in sports. My daughters are swimmers and practice every afternoon. My son plays football, baseball, and right now he is playing basketball (I coach his team ). So we are busy until dinner most nights.
I feel incredibly blessed to stay home with my children. They are wonderful human beings that enrich my life every day.
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