One thing I forgot to mention….. By the afternoon, the time stamps are more for me, not my daughters. They can go at their own pace once their math is done. They may even go outside and play for a bit. But homework needs to be completed before dinner. Same thing for the morning chores. There’s a half hour there. So if their chore only take them 5-10 minutes, I might let them go outside for a quick “recess”
What happens is they just keep not getting the work done and it’s dinner time…? Because when my kids all of sudden want my help at 6 pm cuz they’re rushing to get it done before dinner I tend to loose it!
@@NovasRUclipsName i know this feeling! I can’t help after a certain time. My brain is done. This year. I started a rewards chart that has helped with some of this behavior. You could implement something like that and require they not have playtime, etc til homework is done.
We operate on what I call the my time/your time policy. Your time begins when my time (school) ends. Both of my girls are motivated to finish so they can do what they want to do more quickly. I think this was easier to teach to Katie because she went to public school through 2nd grade and appreciated having more free time with homeschooling. But Sophie learned pretty quickly too.
Girrrrlllll, the PROCRASTINATION struggle is SOOOO REAL!!! 😫 Love the idea of adding it to the end of THEIR day. Mama is done by 3pm and even that is overdoing it🤪
The Lord is so kind because I just came across this video again right when I was feeling like pulling my hair out and I was fresh out of ideas for my son! Lol. There were days I felt mean making him sit there when the day already felt long to finish. I've been wrestling with the mindset of "am I making this too much like public school" when we homeschool...but on the other side of the coin I was thinking he needs to learn to finish work so he can function in the work world. All that to say thank you...so glad it came back up on my feed to rewatch again. You saved me from going bald! 🙃🤣
I am totally saving this video... I have such problem with my daughter taking her sweet time to do everything, her school, her chores, her morning routine before school!! Thank you so much for sharing:)
I feel you!! My next video will have some great tips for you also bc it’s one thing to share the expectations with them….it’s another to get them to actually execute it!! My first and last child are not like this. So if I was only homeschooling them, I’d be done by noon everyday. 😂 but those free spirited kids….they keep us on our toes! ❤️
Rachel!!!! ALL of my children need constant micromanaging as they procrastinate without my smiling face keeping them accountable. And the 3 year old…ooooof! My schedule has changed a million times and actually revising it just this week.
Toddlers are a definite “wrench” at times!! I remember those days. Maintaining a schedule with a Toddler was nearly impossible! Micromanagement is exhausting, isn’t it? I call it “being a cruise director!” 😂
This made me lol. My almost 12yr old son is NOTORIOUS for, I have to potty, I need my blanket, I need a snack, potty again... why's he gone so long?? I find him snuggling the dog.. ouch something hurts, I need to crack my knucles!, I need to cut my nails.. BUT once schools finally over suddenly all those things he does constantly ARE GONE! lol I always tell him he's king of procrastination. It's a cycle I've never been able to break so I look forward to maybe getting to a better place.
I. EMPATHIZE. WITH. YOU!!! 😂😂😂 I’m glad I could make you laugh! I’ve learned to be more chill about it. Because I used to let it ruin my mood. So it’s a good test of Mama’s patience and long-suffering, right? We aren’t perfect yet! Still forming these habits! But definitely the hard stops and holding back the things they want to do at the end of the day, help motivate them more.
Oh my gosh I love this!!!! I have a daughter who does the same exact stuff, even the blanket wrapped around her at the table lol! Ugh, so frustrating!! I am going to give your schedule a try! We need help!!!😄😄😄
😂😂😂 “easily distracted” is tough to teach. Structure and flexibility help, and so does a sense of humor. 😜 Yesterday, I literally had to set a timer for my daughter to finish bc she kept getting herself distracted and barely even starting. There are lots of tricks. None work 100% of the time. But consistency helps create new habits. Hang in there!! ❤️
My oldest is that very distracted/procrastinating child. We have to do a very similar type of scheduling. I have an app on my phone(android) that she uses called "Kids task timer-visual timer for kids ". I program all her subjects/breaks for each day with the times. It's helped her a lot.
I’ve thought about putting timers on my phone!!! So how is you app different than just setting timers? It starts next timer after a task is marked complete?
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan yes. You program your day with a set amount of time for each subject. You can also put a 1 or 5 min visual or audio warning indicating that time is almost up for that subject and once its done it goes to the next subject. The timer itself looks like a pie chart with colors(you choose the colors for subjects). My daughter actually prefers I cast it onto our TV. :)
Loved your intro! Every kid is such an individual and has their own quirks and tendencies that impact the ideal schedule...and so does each mama! Good job noticing that doing family subjects in the afternoon just wasn't working for your energy level at that time of day.
I’d love a good old screenshot of your schedule..love how you lay it out with approx minutes things take and all that! Where can I find the follow up vid on how you implement the schedule? Thanks a mill!! ❤️
The part 2 to this video is here: ruclips.net/video/ojW_qSZ-_KI/видео.html If you go to my RUclips page, there’s a menu item at top of the channel page that says “videos”. If you click that, it will list every video I’ve done from most recent to oldest. You can also sort it by most views (although older videos also typically have more views). You can also find various videos through my playlists. I have all my videos organized in multiple ways depending on what you’re looking for, so there may be a video in more than 1 playlist. For example, all curriculum videos are in 1 curriculum review playlist, but I also have playlists for specific grades. I hope that helps!!
I have kids that are very similar in age to yours, but this is only my 2nd year homeschooling. Your videos are so encouraging to me! This one in particular made me laugh because we have the same sort of interruptions. I'm glad to know my kids aren't the only ones that leave to go get a blanket, haha. I also love how you devote an hour to the Lord first. Thanks for all of your advice and filling it with humor along the way!
You’re so welcome!!! I’m so glad I’m a Le to make you giggle! And yes….it’s nice to know that we aren’t the only ones with distracted little monkeys!! 😜
The only thing is if they are really struggling with writing correctly, it might not be the best idea. But if they are just practicing neatness and the the little drawing projects….it works out great! They also color or finish other art projects while I’m reading.
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan no problem. I understand. I am not good with the computer. I will try to stop your video and write it on notebook paper. This is so great and thank you for all you do here on RUclips! You inspire me, and make me laugh! Blessings!
Thank you. I like your idea of block scheduling with small breaks in between with chores broken up in those blocks. I think that will be more manageable for all of us. I will have a kindergartener and 7th grader in the fall. And yes, I am brain dead and tired by the afternoon at times.
I can relate with this whole video. I recently took a dutch hormone test and found out I was anemic. I always feel low energy and miserable. I am hoping my supplements will help me feel better;))
I will say when I do take multi vitamins regularly, it helps. I only do the iron when I’ve been run down for awhile bc iron is hard on the kidneys with long term use.
Lol! I’m so happy it’s not just us! 😉 We’ll have a day off school just cuz, and the next day, my youngest will figure out some reason why we need another day off. Because it’s Tuesday isn’t a reason!
I wish I could. I don’t know how to make it editable. So many have asked. Maybe this summer I’ll bc I ally figure it out. But I think I need a special software.
This was exactly what I needed! Thank you for the humor and reality of what it's like sometimes. I too have one that gets highly distracted and Amen Sister haha. Do you have a printable for that schedule? I just love the way you set up the structure of it with chores on the side. I will have to try making one on paper and see if it works well then beautify it. So helpful. Thanks again.
I have not one, but THREE procrastinators! They take their cues from each other, if one kid gets up to grab something then another thinks they have time to get something too, and before I know it they are on rotation for going, getting, doing something they NEED!
Preface: I come from a classroom background: So, expectations are great and (as a procrastinator myself, and what helps me as well) I use a wall timer to keep students on task--no blankets, no water, no bathrooms when the timer is going and it's work time. An announcement that it's five minutes until school time, and go get comfy now, should be able to cut through the distractions and procrastination when it's focus time. Also, my three-year-old is going to be a procrastinator too, I can tell. We're teaching her how to focus right now (eyes on the task and talking about the task; simple things like getting herself buckled in her car seat or putting on shoes).
Yeah-I thought about this idea since that’s how schools do it. We do use the cube timer sometimes. As long as I’m in the room with them, they’re fine. It’s if I leave to go to the bathroom, or check on my son, etc…..they allow themselves to be distracted. 😜
The dollar tree has those dry erase pockets too. I have tried the times in the past and it stressed ne out. But my son is older now so maybe I should try that again.
The times would never have worked when my kids were younger. And I still use them VERY loosely now. It’s more if we’re having an issue and I need to dilineate “your time” vs “my time!” Try it. Maybe it will help! 😉
How'd you know I needed this video right now? Haha. Between a distracted avoider and another ADHD kid, and my afternoon burnout, some days are sure a struggle! It's like herding cats, we joke. My oldest has some independent work he can do while I wrestle with the other two. The routine/list does help! I've tried picture tiles and putting up a printed schedule, but what has helped recently is a bullet journal-style daily sched I jot down on a spiral notebook. I'm such a distractable person myself; it helps come up with what we need to work on for the day, and I add a wishlist for things I'd like to get to. The spiral notebook travels around the house with us so we can keep referring back to it. I keep thinking a I should learn to use would be Alexa timers (even with a routine, we can be so time blind). Also, taking school out of the house! In normal times, we used to bring bags with schoolwork to the library study room...Hopefully those will open again soon. Or even work with one kid while the other is at a lesson or practice. Thank you for the tips!
I knew you’d need this! 😜 think this time of year, all homeschool moms everywhere are making 1 last effort for the perfect schedule! Lol! Hence this video! don’t have an Alexa, but I do set timers sometimes. Like when I do read aloud. I try to do a chapter. But depending on when we start, I might still set a timer to make sure I don’t go too far over. Sometimes there are som long chapters!!!! 😉
This video is so encouraging. Thank you! I think I am just about ready to lose my mind with our schedule craziness. I do have a daily schedule hung up on our refrigerator so my kids can see what they have for the day. They like having the schedule, but do they follow it?? Not all the time. I tell them we need to have everything done before supper time and it does not always get done, which makes me cringe because I am one who thinks we must get everything done to feel accomplished. I have a 7 year old, 10 year old, and a 12 year old. 1st, 5th, and 7th grades. I feel pulled in three directions at all times. 😩 Math is enough to make me crazy. My kids are all procrastinators. I have changed our schedule several times this year already. 😬
Been there!!! Yes….Mom is pulled in all the directions!! I hope I have you some ideas! More to come in the next video bc as you said, “do they do it?!?!?!” A plan is one thing. Execution of the plan is another!! 😉
I needed this video! This sounds exactly like my daughter and I also have to make time to work, etc. I'm looking forward to the next video and just subscribed! I will definitely be using a version of this plan.
Welcome!! I’m so glad this is just what you needed! I actually also sometimes work before 8:00. I just don’t put that on the schedule. But that probably contributes to the 3:00, “I’m done!!” 😂
Yeah-it can be so many things. 😉 I avoid when I’m feeling anxious about a task do the AMOUNT I need to do. I also just flat out avoid things I just don’t want to do. I’d rather do something else. 😉
Kids up at 7am Morning 5 Ready to learn at 8am Group Morning menu ( scripture memory, speed drills Geography drills) Writing, science,history on rotation Independent subjects 30 min silent reading
I onlly have one child and he is a 5 year old master procrastinator. He needs a drink, needs the bathroom, wants a stuffy toy, takes forever to trace while pretending his pencil is a tractor (engine sounds and engine problems are a must) lots of brain breaks are happening here lol.
Amen, Sister! :) Loved this video! I've found the same to be true in our school days as well. Could your schedule possibly be a printable? ;P Its ok, if not. Thanks so much for the good ideas! Blessings! :)
Thanks!!! Solidarity!! 😂 My schedule has my children’s names on it. I’m not sure how to make it an editable printable. It’s on my list of things to figure out at some point.
Yep!!! This daughter would too! When I wake her up in the morning, I have to turn on the lights, open the shades, turn on the hallway lights also…. And there have been days where I felt like I was dragging her out of bed! I did start telling her if she wasn’t ready for school by 8:30, it’s an automatic no video games that night. (That’s what motivates her…..sadly)
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan oh my SAME....giirrrlll!!!! I got one dragging their feet something fierce...the older 2 done no time with their individual subjects....the youngest must be going thru a phase...just had this convo- if not done at a reasonable time no devices for that day !!! Maybe the weather - nicer...not sure but he's usually the easiest 🤯
Oh goodness....both my older children are 2 minutes into read aloud and it’s “I need a drink” “I need to go the bathroom”. “I’m checking to see what Steven (2 year old) is doing”.
I have a rule that school stuff as to be close to where we do school, we have extra blankets for that purpose!!! My kids do their independent work independently and if it takes longer it’s their time!!! My brain is sharper later in the day so we do our together time then!!!
My daughter LOVES this one blanket, though. So it travels all over the house! Her brother gave it to her for a Christmas. ❤️❤️❤️ Yep! Independent work is on their time!
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan I don’t drink coffee (it makes me anxious and shakey), but I do have earl grey tea with bergamont which helps my focus. I’ve been binging your videos today while sick on the couch and I’m feeling remotivated for homeschooling and planning thank you ❤️💕❤️💕
@@ashleysoverns3301 yes, maybe. There’s flexibility. What they don’t get is their screen time. So if they don’t get it done, when we get home, they need to continue on with their list. But if we get home too late, then they may just have double the homework the next day. You have to use judgement. Sometimes I’ve said no screens the next day. It just depends if n the circumstances. Well, what if no screens the next day means they aren’t motivated to move? Then I ground them for the weekend bc they shouldn’t have to be “motivated” to obey. 😉
I’m not sure what you’re asking. If they can’t work independently and need me? You’ll have to give me an example bc I work with the kids who need me. But I’m only one person nap I have to schedule my own time. If I can “ping pong” between kids who maybe are both doing math but need help….I’ll have them sit on either side of me so I can be there to help both at the same time. And then I try to COMBINE as much as I can….teaching them all together.
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan I guess I am primarily thinking about how much time language arts takes us. it seems to be so much time when I have to read all the lessons but their actual worksheets don't consume much time so they are done and sitting waiting for me before I am done with someone else. math is very independent for now, and I love that.
@@DaisyMancuso this year I have a list for my girls on what they can do independently. So if they are sitting waiting for me, I can say, “work on your independent work!” That list might say their chores, maybe they have to make their bed or out their laundry away. Or maybe it’s time for a little break. Go jump on the trampoline. We have maps they can trace. Flash cards they can practice. I try to think through these things. For my youngest. When she was a lot smaller, I didn’t mind letting her have a break and playing with something. So I had stem type toys, like blocks, or buttons she loved to arrange, puzzles….even coloring pages. Last year my girls liked coloring anime coloring sheets I printed from the internet. Hope that helps!!
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan so do you just plan extra kind of worksheets that you know they can do on their own so they don't start leaving their seats and getting toys and rolling on the floor playing and being a distraction to whomever you are currently working with? something like that?
@@DaisyMancuso I don’t have littles anymore so I don’t plan busy work. Today, I just know what they need to do and what can be done independently. And I may have suggestions for independent activities they can do. (Like the stem games) When my kids were little, it was harder. I have a video of things i did with toddlers. When they were preschool age, I guess yeah….I just had a bunch of activities I knew they could do IF I didn’t want them to leave the table or if I wanted them to play quietly. But if you have little distractions, the meson thing is to plan the hard work with the older kids when you KNOW the younger ones will be napping or able to play quietly. So I planned my sons harder work for the afternoons. I also took advantage of education TV shows. I’d put in DVD about an animal they wanted to learn about. Or maybe some school house rocks videos.
😂😉 have your learned to grin and bear it, yet? I give lots of the big eyes and clenching my lips together on a daily basis!! 😳 it helps to remind yourself that someday they won’t be little anymore, right??? 😜
Yes! I saw your daughter and thought oh my she's not the only "squirrel" chasing monkey! Thank you for showing me that my crazy homeschool life isn't special! Lol
Oh hun!!! My son is that child… need water, need to use the bathroom, I’m starving (even though he just ate), can I have a break/when is my next break- 2 minutes after a break & we just started school stuff… I feel ya hun!!!
😂 we joke with my daughter that whenever it’s time to help bring in groceries, she can be found in the bathroom. Always in the bathroom until the work has been done. 😂 they’ll learn someday. 😜
One thing I forgot to mention…..
By the afternoon, the time stamps are more for me, not my daughters. They can go at their own pace once their math is done. They may even go outside and play for a bit. But homework needs to be completed before dinner.
Same thing for the morning chores. There’s a half hour there. So if their chore only take them 5-10 minutes, I might let them go outside for a quick “recess”
What happens is they just keep not getting the work done and it’s dinner time…? Because when my kids all of sudden want my help at 6 pm cuz they’re rushing to get it done before dinner I tend to loose it!
@@NovasRUclipsName i know this feeling! I can’t help after a certain time. My brain is done.
This year. I started a rewards chart that has helped with some of this behavior. You could implement something like that and require they not have playtime, etc til homework is done.
Yes I do! I have one that in the middle of reading will ask the most bizarre questions that have nothing to do with what we are currently on!!
😂😂😂at least the imagination is active, I guess!!
We operate on what I call the my time/your time policy. Your time begins when my time (school) ends. Both of my girls are motivated to finish so they can do what they want to do more quickly. I think this was easier to teach to Katie because she went to public school through 2nd grade and appreciated having more free time with homeschooling. But Sophie learned pretty quickly too.
Your time and my time is a good way to put it!!
Girrrrlllll, the PROCRASTINATION struggle is SOOOO REAL!!! 😫
Love the idea of adding it to the end of THEIR day. Mama is done by 3pm and even that is overdoing it🤪
🙌 yes!! You’re not alone!!
The Lord is so kind because I just came across this video again right when I was feeling like pulling my hair out and I was fresh out of ideas for my son! Lol. There were days I felt mean making him sit there when the day already felt long to finish. I've been wrestling with the mindset of "am I making this too much like public school" when we homeschool...but on the other side of the coin I was thinking he needs to learn to finish work so he can function in the work world. All that to say thank you...so glad it came back up on my feed to rewatch again. You saved me from going bald! 🙃🤣
😂don’t pull your hair out!!! 😉
I am totally saving this video... I have such problem with my daughter taking her sweet time to do everything, her school, her chores, her morning routine before school!! Thank you so much for sharing:)
I feel you!! My next video will have some great tips for you also bc it’s one thing to share the expectations with them….it’s another to get them to actually execute it!!
My first and last child are not like this. So if I was only homeschooling them, I’d be done by noon everyday. 😂 but those free spirited kids….they keep us on our toes! ❤️
Yes we wake up at nine and won’t get to work until 11:30 because of all the little details they find to do before hand.
@@ninilovenana I’ve been here so many days also!! 😂
Rachel!!!! ALL of my children need constant micromanaging as they procrastinate without my smiling face keeping them accountable. And the 3 year old…ooooof! My schedule has changed a million times and actually revising it just this week.
Toddlers are a definite “wrench” at times!! I remember those days. Maintaining a schedule with a Toddler was nearly impossible!
Micromanagement is exhausting, isn’t it? I call it “being a cruise director!” 😂
This made me lol. My almost 12yr old son is NOTORIOUS for, I have to potty, I need my blanket, I need a snack, potty again... why's he gone so long?? I find him snuggling the dog.. ouch something hurts, I need to crack my knucles!, I need to cut my nails.. BUT once schools finally over suddenly all those things he does constantly ARE GONE! lol I always tell him he's king of procrastination. It's a cycle I've never been able to break so I look forward to maybe getting to a better place.
I. EMPATHIZE. WITH. YOU!!! 😂😂😂 I’m glad I could make you laugh! I’ve learned to be more chill about it. Because I used to let it ruin my mood. So it’s a good test of Mama’s patience and long-suffering, right?
We aren’t perfect yet! Still forming these habits! But definitely the hard stops and holding back the things they want to do at the end of the day, help motivate them more.
Oh my gosh I love this!!!! I have a daughter who does the same exact stuff, even the blanket wrapped around her at the table lol! Ugh, so frustrating!! I am going to give your schedule a try! We need help!!!😄😄😄
😂😂😂 “easily distracted” is tough to teach. Structure and flexibility help, and so does a sense of humor. 😜 Yesterday, I literally had to set a timer for my daughter to finish bc she kept getting herself distracted and barely even starting. There are lots of tricks. None work 100% of the time. But consistency helps create new habits. Hang in there!! ❤️
My oldest is that very distracted/procrastinating child. We have to do a very similar type of scheduling. I have an app on my phone(android) that she uses called "Kids task timer-visual timer for kids ". I program all her subjects/breaks for each day with the times. It's helped her a lot.
I’ve thought about putting timers on my phone!!! So how is you app different than just setting timers? It starts next timer after a task is marked complete?
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan yes. You program your day with a set amount of time for each subject. You can also put a 1 or 5 min visual or audio warning indicating that time is almost up for that subject and once its done it goes to the next subject. The timer itself looks like a pie chart with colors(you choose the colors for subjects). My daughter actually prefers I cast it onto our TV. :)
@@nataliecrowe2122 nice! 🤔 I might have to check that out!
Loved your intro! Every kid is such an individual and has their own quirks and tendencies that impact the ideal schedule...and so does each mama! Good job noticing that doing family subjects in the afternoon just wasn't working for your energy level at that time of day.
Thanks!! Yea, we have to recognize our own family quirks! 😜
I’d love a good old screenshot of your schedule..love how you lay it out with approx minutes things take and all that!
Where can I find the follow up vid on how you implement the schedule?
Thanks a mill!! ❤️
The part 2 to this video is here:
ruclips.net/video/ojW_qSZ-_KI/видео.html
If you go to my RUclips page, there’s a menu item at top of the channel page that says “videos”. If you click that, it will list every video I’ve done from most recent to oldest. You can also sort it by most views (although older videos also typically have more views). You can also find various videos through my playlists. I have all my videos organized in multiple ways depending on what you’re looking for, so there may be a video in more than 1 playlist. For example, all curriculum videos are in 1 curriculum review playlist, but I also have playlists for specific grades. I hope that helps!!
Time stamps- great idea!!
Loved seeing a glimpse into your day! Your girls are too funny! You know I can identify!
😜 ❤️ I know you can relate!!
This was so helpful to me! Thank you for sharing your schedule.
You’re so very welcome!! 😉
I have kids that are very similar in age to yours, but this is only my 2nd year homeschooling. Your videos are so encouraging to me! This one in particular made me laugh because we have the same sort of interruptions. I'm glad to know my kids aren't the only ones that leave to go get a blanket, haha. I also love how you devote an hour to the Lord first. Thanks for all of your advice and filling it with humor along the way!
You’re so welcome!!! I’m so glad I’m a Le to make you giggle! And yes….it’s nice to know that we aren’t the only ones with distracted little monkeys!! 😜
Handwriting during Read Aloud! Why didn’t I think of that?!
The only thing is if they are really struggling with writing correctly, it might not be the best idea. But if they are just practicing neatness and the the little drawing projects….it works out great! They also color or finish other art projects while I’m reading.
Oh how I wish this was a printable! I needed this!
I’ll look into it! I’m just not sure how easy or difficult it is to make editable. 😉
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan no problem. I understand. I am not good with the computer. I will try to stop your video and write it on notebook paper. This is so great and thank you for all you do here on RUclips! You inspire me, and make me laugh! Blessings!
@@danahall1282 awe!! Thank you! If I’m inspiring AND entertaining you, then I’m meeting my goals! 😉 I’m so happy you’re enjoying it! 😊
Thank you. I like your idea of block scheduling with small breaks in between with chores broken up in those blocks. I think that will be more manageable for all of us. I will have a kindergartener and 7th grader in the fall. And yes, I am brain dead and tired by the afternoon at times.
I’m glad you found this helpful! 😉
I can relate with this whole video. I recently took a dutch hormone test and found out I was anemic. I always feel low energy and miserable. I am hoping my supplements will help me feel better;))
I will say when I do take multi vitamins regularly, it helps. I only do the iron when I’ve been run down for awhile bc iron is hard on the kidneys with long term use.
My son is always asking for a snack, water, or “can I have a break?” After we just had a snack, water or break!
Lol! I’m so happy it’s not just us! 😉
We’ll have a day off school just cuz, and the next day, my youngest will figure out some reason why we need another day off. Because it’s Tuesday isn’t a reason!
Yes, I do.
Amen sister! I cannot be doing school after 3, I'm done. I just last night wore out a new schedule.
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Good luck on your new attempt!! Happy thoughts being sent your way! 😜
My child is the constant interruption kid. He off making turkey noises in .003 of a second.
LOL!! Turkey noises!! 😂😂❤️❤️ He sounds fun!
Oh my goodness! Yes. Constantly! They always have to go to the bathroom and eat more and all the things.
It’s always something!! 🤪
This was So. Good. Just what I needed today, Rachel!! 🤩🤩🥳👏🏻👏🏻 Love the hard stop + homework for them later sounds like it’ll help me!
I’m so glad!!!! 🙌
Amen Sister!!!
Yep. Sounds like my son. More in the afternoons but yep, that is his pattern. Lol
Great video! Love your strategic approach 😉😄 the whole time, I was like ✋️ yep, here too 🙄 LOL
Thanks! 😜glad you can relate!
🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️ I have a procrastinator in my home!! It’s so frustrating 😣
Yes it is. Especially if I’ve already procrastinated for all of us!! Can you relate to that also!?? 😜
YUP 🙋🏼♀️😬🤣
I LOVE the layout of your schedule. Would you mind sharing this schedule that we could update to our own.
I wish I could. I don’t know how to make it editable. So many have asked. Maybe this summer I’ll bc I ally figure it out. But I think I need a special software.
Yes! and Amen!
🙌 ❤️
I love a good schedule.
Me too! 😉
This was exactly what I needed! Thank you for the humor and reality of what it's like sometimes. I too have one that gets highly distracted and Amen Sister haha. Do you have a printable for that schedule? I just love the way you set up the structure of it with chores on the side. I will have to try making one on paper and see if it works well then beautify it. So helpful. Thanks again.
I’m so glad this was helpful for you!!
I wish I knew how to make this editable. It’s on my list of things to learn but right now, it’s not.
I have not one, but THREE procrastinators! They take their cues from each other, if one kid gets up to grab something then another thinks they have time to get something too, and before I know it they are on rotation for going, getting, doing something they NEED!
😂it’s comical, isn’t it?!
Yes, we have an outhouse 400 yards away so we have had some of this with my 9&10 yo
Oh wow! 🙀
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan it’s not for everyone 😅😬
Amen sister
Amen sista! Coffee at 2:30 but school is almost always done by then 😉
Coffee is good!! ☕️ and you can still fall asleep at night just fine ?
Preface: I come from a classroom background:
So, expectations are great and (as a procrastinator myself, and what helps me as well) I use a wall timer to keep students on task--no blankets, no water, no bathrooms when the timer is going and it's work time. An announcement that it's five minutes until school time, and go get comfy now, should be able to cut through the distractions and procrastination when it's focus time.
Also, my three-year-old is going to be a procrastinator too, I can tell. We're teaching her how to focus right now (eyes on the task and talking about the task; simple things like getting herself buckled in her car seat or putting on shoes).
Yeah-I thought about this idea since that’s how schools do it. We do use the cube timer sometimes. As long as I’m in the room with them, they’re fine. It’s if I leave to go to the bathroom, or check on my son, etc…..they allow themselves to be distracted. 😜
The struggle is real!!
😂 yes!
Homework- genius!! I love this idea! And I love your chart- copying for sure. Great video!
Also- I see someone already asked what I was going to ask- but can you explain how you formatted the schedule? What program you used, etc?
I used Canva to make this.
The dollar tree has those dry erase pockets too.
I have tried the times in the past and it stressed ne out. But my son is older now so maybe I should try that again.
The times would never have worked when my kids were younger. And I still use them VERY loosely now. It’s more if we’re having an issue and I need to dilineate “your time” vs “my time!” Try it. Maybe it will help! 😉
I totally have a distracted interrupter!!! 😂
It’s amazing how much time in the day this takes away, right????? 🙃
How'd you know I needed this video right now? Haha. Between a distracted avoider and another ADHD kid, and my afternoon burnout, some days are sure a struggle! It's like herding cats, we joke. My oldest has some independent work he can do while I wrestle with the other two.
The routine/list does help! I've tried picture tiles and putting up a printed schedule, but what has helped recently is a bullet journal-style daily sched I jot down on a spiral notebook. I'm such a distractable person myself; it helps come up with what we need to work on for the day, and I add a wishlist for things I'd like to get to. The spiral notebook travels around the house with us so we can keep referring back to it.
I keep thinking a I should learn to use would be Alexa timers (even with a routine, we can be so time blind). Also, taking school out of the house! In normal times, we used to bring bags with schoolwork to the library study room...Hopefully those will open again soon. Or even work with one kid while the other is at a lesson or practice.
Thank you for the tips!
I knew you’d need this! 😜 think this time of year, all homeschool moms everywhere are making 1 last effort for the perfect schedule! Lol! Hence this video!
don’t have an Alexa, but I do set timers sometimes. Like when I do read aloud. I try to do a chapter. But depending on when we start, I might still set a timer to make sure I don’t go too far over. Sometimes there are som long chapters!!!! 😉
This video is so encouraging. Thank you! I think I am just about ready to lose my mind with our schedule craziness. I do have a daily schedule hung up on our refrigerator so my kids can see what they have for the day. They like having the schedule, but do they follow it?? Not all the time. I tell them we need to have everything done before supper time and it does not always get done, which makes me cringe because I am one who thinks we must get everything done to feel accomplished. I have a 7 year old, 10 year old, and a 12 year old. 1st, 5th, and 7th grades. I feel pulled in three directions at all times. 😩 Math is enough to make me crazy. My kids are all procrastinators. I have changed our schedule several times this year already. 😬
Been there!!! Yes….Mom is pulled in all the directions!! I hope I have you some ideas! More to come in the next video bc as you said, “do they do it?!?!?!” A plan is one thing. Execution of the plan is another!! 😉
Yes!!! That sounds fantastic! Can't wait to see that one.
I needed this video! This sounds exactly like my daughter and I also have to make time to work, etc. I'm looking forward to the next video and just subscribed! I will definitely be using a version of this plan.
Welcome!!
I’m so glad this is just what you needed! I actually also sometimes work before 8:00. I just don’t put that on the schedule. But that probably contributes to the 3:00, “I’m done!!” 😂
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan Yes, I make sure to check and respond to emails in the morning so I at least get to them once a day. 😅
I’m learning avoidance can be a coping mechanism for anxiety.
Yeah-it can be so many things. 😉 I avoid when I’m feeling anxious about a task do the AMOUNT I need to do. I also just flat out avoid things I just don’t want to do. I’d rather do something else. 😉
I have the same with my grandson help
YESSSSSS!!!!
This is SO my daughter (4th grade)
😂😂😂
Just started this video but already have to comment to say, yes! You are not alone with the dilly dallier lol, one of my 3 is that way too 🙄😭😅.
😃they keep us on our toes!
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan 💯!! 😅
Kids up at 7am
Morning 5
Ready to learn at 8am
Group
Morning menu
( scripture memory, speed drills Geography drills)
Writing, science,history on rotation
Independent subjects
30 min silent reading
I would be living the dream if my kids were up at 7. My 12 year old would sleep til noon if I let her.
I onlly have one child and he is a 5 year old master procrastinator. He needs a drink, needs the bathroom, wants a stuffy toy, takes forever to trace while pretending his pencil is a tractor (engine sounds and engine problems are a must) lots of brain breaks are happening here lol.
He sounds like a typical 5 year old!!! 😜
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan He is my biggest blessing ❤
Amen, Sister! :) Loved this video! I've found the same to be true in our school days as well. Could your schedule possibly be a printable? ;P Its ok, if not. Thanks so much for the good ideas! Blessings! :)
Thanks!!! Solidarity!! 😂
My schedule has my children’s names on it. I’m not sure how to make it an editable printable. It’s on my list of things to figure out at some point.
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan No problem...it gives me some good ideas. Thanks! 😊
Ohhhh most definitely can relate
And my kids would sleeeeeppp till noon if I allowed 🤦♀️
Yep!!! This daughter would too! When I wake her up in the morning, I have to turn on the lights, open the shades, turn on the hallway lights also…. And there have been days where I felt like I was dragging her out of bed! I did start telling her if she wasn’t ready for school by 8:30, it’s an automatic no video games that night. (That’s what motivates her…..sadly)
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan oh my SAME....giirrrlll!!!! I got one dragging their feet something fierce...the older 2 done no time with their individual subjects....the youngest must be going thru a phase...just had this convo- if not done at a reasonable time no devices for that day !!! Maybe the weather - nicer...not sure but he's usually the easiest 🤯
Love this!!! Amen SISTER! New subscriber here, thank you for sharing!
Welcome, sister!!!! 😜 🙌
Amen sis!
😜😘
Oh my gosh! My son is a distracted procrastinator toooooo! Yes by 2-3pm i am an idiot! If you want me at my best catch me from 7am-12pm
Lol!! Idiot by 2 😂😂😂 that made me chuckle! 😜
The bathroom breaks😫 I can relate😂
😂 lol!!!
Oh goodness....both my older children are 2 minutes into read aloud and it’s “I need a drink” “I need to go the bathroom”. “I’m checking to see what Steven (2 year old) is doing”.
Lol!! Yea! I forgot about the ole’ “I’m just ……with another sibling!” 😂 most of the time in this house it’s “just telling them something!” 😜😂😜😂
I have a rule that school stuff as to be close to where we do school, we have extra blankets for that purpose!!! My kids do their independent work independently and if it takes longer it’s their time!!! My brain is sharper later in the day so we do our together time then!!!
My daughter LOVES this one blanket, though. So it travels all over the house! Her brother gave it to her for a Christmas. ❤️❤️❤️
Yep! Independent work is on their time!
great content as usual!
Thanks!
❤️❤️❤️you and your family are so fun😁
Thank you!!
Your daughter is my daughter ❤
Solidarity, sister!!! 😘
That is my daughter exactly! But worse is that it’s also me. I have such a hard time sitting and not getting up so I can teach anythijg
We’ve been letting her drink and Alani drink in the morning which has helped a little. Do you drink caffeine?
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan I don’t drink coffee (it makes me anxious and shakey), but I do have earl grey tea with bergamont which helps my focus. I’ve been binging your videos today while sick on the couch and I’m feeling remotivated for homeschooling and planning thank you ❤️💕❤️💕
@@NovasRUclipsName 🥰 I’m glad I can help motivate you! I hope you feel better soon!
Oh that sounds like my daughter 😂
And then she's like this is taking sooooo loong! I'm like child this could take you literally 5 min if you would just do it
😂😂😂
Yes! 3:00 is my brain dead time too 🤪
Solidarity, sister!! 😜
Wow I have one just like your daughter 😁
🙌 we are not alone!!
If they have homework but you have a play date or activity in the afternoon.. Do they do it before bed when you get back home?
@@ashleysoverns3301 yes, maybe. There’s flexibility. What they don’t get is their screen time. So if they don’t get it done, when we get home, they need to continue on with their list. But if we get home too late, then they may just have double the homework the next day. You have to use judgement. Sometimes I’ve said no screens the next day. It just depends if n the circumstances.
Well, what if no screens the next day means they aren’t motivated to move? Then I ground them for the weekend bc they shouldn’t have to be “motivated” to obey. 😉
Lol, that's my only child!
It feels nice to know we aren’t the only ones, right? 😜
I haven't finished this video yet and I know it is old, but I am curious what you do if it is something they can't do independently of you?
I’m not sure what you’re asking. If they can’t work independently and need me? You’ll have to give me an example bc I work with the kids who need me. But I’m only one person nap I have to schedule my own time. If I can “ping pong” between kids who maybe are both doing math but need help….I’ll have them sit on either side of me so I can be there to help both at the same time.
And then I try to COMBINE as much as I can….teaching them all together.
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan I guess I am primarily thinking about how much time language arts takes us. it seems to be so much time when I have to read all the lessons but their actual worksheets don't consume much time so they are done and sitting waiting for me before I am done with someone else. math is very independent for now, and I love that.
@@DaisyMancuso this year I have a list for my girls on what they can do independently. So if they are sitting waiting for me, I can say, “work on your independent work!”
That list might say their chores, maybe they have to make their bed or out their laundry away. Or maybe it’s time for a little break. Go jump on the trampoline. We have maps they can trace. Flash cards they can practice. I try to think through these things. For my youngest. When she was a lot smaller, I didn’t mind letting her have a break and playing with something. So I had stem type toys, like blocks, or buttons she loved to arrange, puzzles….even coloring pages. Last year my girls liked coloring anime coloring sheets I printed from the internet.
Hope that helps!!
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan so do you just plan extra kind of worksheets that you know they can do on their own so they don't start leaving their seats and getting toys and rolling on the floor playing and being a distraction to whomever you are currently working with? something like that?
@@DaisyMancuso I don’t have littles anymore so I don’t plan busy work. Today, I just know what they need to do and what can be done independently. And I may have suggestions for independent activities they can do. (Like the stem games)
When my kids were little, it was harder. I have a video of things i did with toddlers.
When they were preschool age, I guess yeah….I just had a bunch of activities I knew they could do IF I didn’t want them to leave the table or if I wanted them to play quietly. But if you have little distractions, the meson thing is to plan the hard work with the older kids when you KNOW the younger ones will be napping or able to play quietly. So I planned my sons harder work for the afternoons.
I also took advantage of education TV shows. I’d put in DVD about an animal they wanted to learn about. Or maybe some school house rocks videos.
Brain fried by noon but we start school at 8am so that is likely why.
I feel the noon thing also. That’s why I’m trying to exercise at that time. Hoping those endorphins will help give a little boost!
I have multiple kids who cause interruptions. 😬
😂😉 have your learned to grin and bear it, yet? I give lots of the big eyes and clenching my lips together on a daily basis!! 😳 it helps to remind yourself that someday they won’t be little anymore, right??? 😜
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan it really depends on the day!! Sometimes I can just roll with it, sometimes it is a too much! Lol!!
I do! 😂
Constantly!!! Lol
Doesn’t it feel good to know we’re not the only ones??!?!?! 😉
Yes! I saw your daughter and thought oh my she's not the only "squirrel" chasing monkey! Thank you for showing me that my crazy homeschool life isn't special! Lol
🙋♀️my youngest is ther worst!
I feel for you!
Oh hun!!! My son is that child… need water, need to use the bathroom, I’m starving (even though he just ate), can I have a break/when is my next break- 2 minutes after a break & we just started school stuff… I feel ya hun!!!
😂 we joke with my daughter that whenever it’s time to help bring in groceries, she can be found in the bathroom. Always in the bathroom until the work has been done. 😂 they’ll learn someday. 😜
Amen sister!!! Absolutely!!! In fact by 2:30 my brain may be completely fried!
Yep!! That’s probably more accurate over here too! 😂