Episode 22: Homeschooling Schedules and Rhythms

In this episode of The Relatable Homeschoolers we are talking about homeschooling schedules and rhythms. We discuss the difference between and the defining characteristics of each. We also share what each of us tends to lean towards, resources we like and use, and how not to overplan whether you use a schedule, a rhythm, or both.

Another topic we discuss is what you do if your homeschool schedule or rhythm is no longer working. Harmony shares how she gets buy-in from her girls. While they don’t have full control over the schedule or order of subjects, she lets them give input on what they do, and often, that leads to better attitudes because they helped in the planning.

If you want a refresher on each of our homeschools you can listen to previous episodes from Season 1 and Season 2 and take A Look Inside Heather’s Homeschool, A Look Inside Harmony’s Homeschool, and A Look Inside Annie’s Homeschool

We’re so glad you’re here with us. We’d love to know your thoughts about homeschooling schedules and rhythms. What do you lean towards? What has worked best in your homeschool? You can shoot us an email at [email protected] or leave a comment below. Also, we want to meet our readers where they’re at, so if there is a topic you’d like us to discuss, please let us know.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

The difference between schedules and rhythms in your homeschool (1:01)
How we lean, schedule or rhythm (1:57)
How a year looks for us with schedule and rhythm (2:46)
Why you need a flexible schedule or rhythm (6:51)
How to recognize when your schedule or rhythm is no longer working, and what to do about it (8:40)
Resources to help you plan your own schedule or rhythm (14:47)
Why you shouldn’t overplan (22:30)
What’s bringing us joy in our homeschools right now (26:22)