(Compiled from the Panel of Speakers)
1.
Have a daily homeschool schedule written down.
Kids should have a copy in their binders.
2.
Try to be consistent but be ready to deal with
the unexpected.
3.
Include the babies and toddlers in your
schedule.
4.
Spend time with the babies in the morning.
5.
Have a spot for each child at the table where
they sit daily.
6.
Plan a daily nap and/or quiet time.
7.
Have activities planned for the little ones and
rotate their activities every 20-30 minutes.
8.
Have the older children take turns playing with
the little ones.
9.
Train them to be content playing by themselves
(put on music/book on CD).
10.
Have lap time where they sit on your lap and
color while you are helping the other children.
11.
Reward the school age children when they
complete school work and chores all day without complaining (tickets).
12.
Have the older children teach the younger
children.
13.
Make it a point to organize yourself and your
home (laundry/meals).
14.
Use an occasional DVD that will not distract the
older children.
15.
Be ready to deal with and expect behavioral
issues.
16.
Make sure the kids on not waiting for you to get
started.
17.
Have Bible time with your children.
18.
Being disciplined helps a lot. Break things down
into lists for the week.
19.
Do the most critical subjects during one on one
time with your child when your baby or toddler is napping.
20.
For times when your toddler is awake, have
special activities set aside that he gets to do only during school time.
21.
Be aware that there are helpful tools available
like occasional videos and educational computer games.
22.
Pray for help, and ask for help.
23.
Scale back your expectations.
24.
If the day is going poorly, stop. Take time to
pray and relax.
25.
Be aware of your own capabilities and your own
family.
26.
Use a pack and play.
27.
Be ready with a box of toys that are only
available for school time.
28.
Have “school work” ready for your preschooler.
29.
Train the little one to take longer periods of
alone time. Use a timer.
30.
Give them sensory activities: lentil beans on a
cookie sheet, colored sugar or flour in a zip lock bag, packing peanuts (they
will stick together when moistened), magnetic letters in a tin, magazine
pictures to cut out, construction paper and a hole punch to make designs.
31.
Have clean up times throughout the day (three
times might be before lunch, before dinner, and before bed). Make it a fun
activity that everyone participates in.
32.
Read to them.
33.
Take everyone outside.
34.
Rotate toys.
35.
Use music as a timer for the little ones
(Example: when these songs are done, we will play with you).
36.
Put the little ones to work. Have the wipe
things down with baby wipes and match socks.
37.
Have the little ones “paint” with water.
38.
Make your own lacing cards.
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