Have you ever considered using a weekly time blocking schedule instead of a day-by-day planner? There are many reasons to consider using a time-blocking schedule as opposed to just a daily calendar.
Do you need help staying on top of your busy schedule? Do you have a multitude of tasks that need to be accomplished each day and need a way to keep them organized? Or maybe you’re just trying to teach your kids how to manage their time?
I know there are plenty of people who need things planned down to the minute in order to get everything done.
My husband is like that and a few of my kids are like that. It’s totally great! Do whatever works for you.
If your homeschool (or just your daily life) needs more structure, perhaps it’s time to consider moving to a weekly time blocking schedule.
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Why Use a Planner?
Trying to find your family’s rhythm, including work from home parents, planning kids’ lessons, teaching kids time management, and getting housework and other chores done can be a daunting task.
Planning takes time and effort, but having a routine establishes stability and lets everyone know what to expect. Your schedule should be consistent, yet flexible. That’s where daily time blocking can be a great benefit to you and your family.
With my printable pages, you can create a daily schedule that is unique to your family and situation. If need be, you can even create a schedule for each person.
No two homeschool days are exactly alike, and often each day has a bit of chaos thrown in for good measure, yet, having a plan in place is important so you don’t get lost in the jumble.
Free Weekly Time-Blocking Schedule
My free weekly time-blocking planner includes a page for every day of the week and each page is broken up into hourly segments so you can schedule everything that needs to get done. There is also a section for a general to-do list and notes.
Print off a page for every day of the week. Fill out the most important items first (such as the doctor’s appointment or that ballet class) and then fill other things in as you have room (lunch, math lessons, nature studies, etc).
This free planner makes it easy to keep track of everything you need to get done. It’s a good resource for staying on top of your own schedule or for teaching kids how to manage their own time.
Grab your free time blocking schedule now!
Helpful Tips for Prepping a Time Blocked Schedule
If time blocking seems intimidating to you, or you’re just not sure where to start, read on for some helpful tips. Make a list of lessons, work assignments, and chores to have handy while you work on the schedule.
- Start with the things you know are going to happen. Do you always nurse the baby at 10 a.m.? Give the toddler a nap at 11:30? Eat lunch at noon? Start cooking dinner at 5 p.m.? Put those things in your schedule first, along with appointments or outside classes.
- Look at the time slots you have filled and see if there are things you can add to them. Perhaps you can read to other children while nursing, or have an older child read to a younger while you listen. Maybe naptime is the perfect time for you to finish a work assignment, and dinner can be a cooking or math lesson.
- Add in breaks for snacks and time to stretch and move. These are important for everyone in the family! Even Mom and Dad need food and movement.
- Add in the remaining lessons and chores from the list you made earlier. Be sure to separate similar tasks to give brains and bodies a rest. For example, if two school subjects require a lot of writing be sure to separate them from one another throughout the day or place them on different days.
- Remember to be flexible! A child having a rough day may need to throw out the schedule for a few hours, or a whole day. A heavy workload for a parent one day may mean less school for the kids. One of the beauties of homeschooling is the ability to adjust as needed.
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