THE BASICS OF HOMESCHOOL SCHEDULING (PLUS A FEW PRO TIPS)

<p>A big part of homeschooling is figuring out a good schedule for your family. Schedules help you accomplish your long-term goals and provide an anchor that lets you enjoy flexibility. Without a schedule, you <em>can </em>take a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants approach. But when life gets in the way, you may find chaos dictating your journey versus <em>your </em>dictating where you're going.&nbsp;</p> <p>PRO TIP: Using CRAM CAMPS when you complete 2 weeks of curriculum in 1 week.&nbsp;</p> <p>PRO TIP: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/chipsnsalsahomeschooling">Spotify Playlists for transitions</a></p> <p><strong>QUOTABLES</strong></p> <p>Ximena: "Scheduling ... is what keeps me <em>grounded </em>and helps me stay focused."</p> <p>Ximena (quoting an unnamed source): "Scheduling is power. It provides you power over your time and attention. Scheduling is not putting <em>restrictions </em>on your time and energy. It is methodically directing that time and energy to your priorities and goals."</p> <p>DeeDee: "A schedule is not trying to lock you down. It's trying to <em>free </em>you."</p> <p>DeeDee: "The curriculum doesn't own you."</p> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p> <p>02:42 Why is scheduling so important?</p> <p>03:00 Knowing your personality is helpful when it comes to choosing a schedule. Ximena and DeeDee discuss their Enneagram types and how it impacts their ability to stay on task.</p> <p>04:10 The advantage of the slow-and-steady approach.&nbsp;</p> <p>05:20 What is a homeschool schedule: strict itinerary versus a flow of an ideal homeschool day.</p> <p>05:37 Ximena's friend who homeschools without a schedule at all. (She's 10 weeks behind by summer.)</p> <p>06:39 Setting <strong>long-term goals</strong>. How a strong curriculum helps you set and reach goals. Making your own curriculum is time intensive.&nbsp;</p> <p>07:35 Without a schedule, you can take a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants approach. But when life gets in the way, you may find chaos dictating your journey versus <em>your </em>dictating wh