How to plan your school day
Dear Mama,
Term two has started for us, and I’m planning a little differently. I do believe I’ll stick to this system.
However, before I discuss what I’ve done differently, let me compare my system to my rhythm. When I spoke of having a rhythm, I was not doing good planning. This left me scatterbrained because I didn’t know what I was supposed to do, and checklists are so draining for me.
For me, a simplified system works best. I will now be typing out my lesson plans in a grid. If I make any changes, I will note them in pencil.
A grid versus a checklist helps me see the day clearly. I plan to work on my lesson plans on Friday afternoon, as working on weekends is not for me.
All typed lesson plans will be placed in my daughter’s portfolio as evidence of schooling.
Our morning time menus will be set out the night before, so my children can start working on them before breakfast is served.
Lately, I plan out my week on Fridays. It’s the best way for me to stay on top of our schedule. Weekends are for rest, so it's too difficult to plan for the following week. That’s why, as the week goes by, I’m tweaking here and there, so laying out the next schedule isn’t difficult.
Scheduling for me at this stage is still a trial-and-error process. I have most of it figured out. But I’m still figuring out Morning Time.
When planning Charlotte Mason-style lessons, it is essential to keep them short and varied. Keeping lessons short allows students to concentrate for the whole lesson. Keeping lessons varied keeps your children engaged and excited for what’s to come.
For this reason, you’ll many Charlotte Mason-style lesson plans have loops. This allows a variety of subjects to be taught in a shorter amount of time.
What is excellent about homeschooling is that if your schedule isn’t working, tweak it until it does. Education is not a one-size-fits-all.
How do you plan out your week?
Warmly,
Mirley
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