Creating the Perfect Schedule

Amy RobertsRaisingArrows.net

SCHEDULE

What kind of family are you?

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You feel best when you wake up & go to bed at the same time every day.

Most members of the family work best within time limits.

Family members are encouraged by tasks done on time.

There is little deviation in the day to day life of the family.

There are very few spur of the moment trips & interruptions.

Daddy’s work hours and days off are consistent.

Meals can be served at the same time every day.

You wake up at approximately the same time every day, but will sleep in later if you’ve had a later evening.

Time constraints tend to produce foul moods.

Finishing a task supersedes the amount of time it took to do the task.

There are many spur of the moment happenings in the course of a day.(drop-ins, trips to the store, impromptu outings with Daddy)

Daddy’s schedule is ever-changing.

Meals times are also ever-changing.

1. Grab pen & paper.

2. Write down what you do as you do it.

3. Compile your list into an easy to read format.

4. Follow your “schedule” and tweak as needed.

5. Remember, this schedule is not set in stone!

START HERE

Putting it All Together

Making Your Schedule Stick!

Start here Morning, Afternoon & Evening Routine

Add in Routines that repeat weekly

Keepingthe

HouseClean

RECAPFigure out what kind of family you are…Schedule or Routine.

Find a daily basic plan that works for your family by startingwith the natural rhythm of your day.

Once you have practiced your plan for a sufficient amount oftime, add in a weekly repeating routine, one component at a time.

If you find something that is not working for your family,revamp it and try again. Give it time. Don’t becomediscouraged! Persevere!!!

How Does Your Family Feel About Work?

Childrenand

Chores

CONSISTENCY1. Determine the chores that are within your child’s domain.

2. Determine the chores you need help with, then assign everything accordingly.

3. Type up a list and post it.

4. Plan the Work and Work the Plan.

1. Decide what subjects need to be studied by each child.

Child #1 -Bible, Math, Grammar, History. Spelling, ScienceChild #2 – Bible, Math, Handwriting, Grammar, History, ScienceChild #3 – Bible, Counting, Letter recognition, Crafts

2. Decide what subjects can be done corporately and which are independent.

3. Figure how much time is needed for each subject.

Bible (I) – 15 mins Math (I) – 30 minsGrammar (I) – 20 mins History (C) – 45 mins Spelling (I) – 15 mins Science (C) – 15 mins

4. How often will you do each subject?

Bible – every day Math – every day Handwriting – every day Grammar – every day History – 3x a week(independent History reading done every day) Spelling – every day Science – 3x a weekCounting – 3x a weekLetter Recognition – every day

5. Plug your subjects in.

6. Decide an approximate start time and if you will start with corporate work or independent work.

7. Work the plan for at least a week before deciding if it works or not.

What He has called you to, He will equip you for.

RESOURCESRaisingArrows.net

Session Notes: http://www.raisingarrows.net/session-notes-and-resources/

The Homemaker’s Guide to Creating the Perfect Schedule

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