Homeschool Schedules & What Works For You

A lot of inquiries and questions come in revolving around what type of home school schedule works best. Quite frankly, the answer is in the title of this article. It really is what works best for you. For those just starting out, this may also be the most difficult to determine. Finding out what type of home school schedule that works best for you will be an adventure in study, experimentation, and fun.

Because there are so many different approaches to home education there are just as many schedules. Unless you have decided to unschool, you will probably be looking at a more structured approach and this is where the question of scheduling inevitably arise. Your home school schedule may require some documentation based upon the mandates of your individual state and what actually constitutes a school day and attendance thereof.

Some homeschoolers' schedules will mirror the traditional public school schedule. Some may school in the mornings, some in the evening time. There are those who home school varying days of the week. Take the summer off? Sure. Home school through the summer? Absolutely, if that's what works for you. The point is that there are so many viable options that you really will need some time to determine what schedule works for you and your family. No matter what you decide, you should plan on some experimentation, sanding, buffing and polishing, before you arrive at what works for you. The key is being relaxed and have fun with the journey.

Are the choices really that wide open? Yes, they are. Keeping in mind whatever your state requires for homeschooling; they really are.

The precautionary note is this; no matter what type of home school schedule you embark on, be mindful that family members and friends may not realize how involved and serious your home school day actually is. Make sure that they understand that your homeschool time is off limits to visits and interruptions. If you find yourself keeping a varying schedule, perhaps give family members and friends a copy of your schedule or lesson calendar. Many times home school parents are viewed as having plenty of free time. I can assure you, quite the opposite is true. So, these interruptions and encroachments of you and your child's educational time should be resisted.

In summary, only you will eventually know your schedule. Don't worry if your home school schedule doesn't just come to you right away. Chances are it won't. Think outside your traditional box, experiment, refine, be patient with your schedule, and all will work just fine.