Make weekends (or days off of preschool) different so they know that it’s not a school day.Prepare more complex activities the night before.Get up early and start your day first – get some self-care in before having to take care of your children.Here are some suggestions that I’ve found worked well for me: But start small so you can have success with it and also so it doesn’t overwhelm your child! How can you make sure you stick to your routine? Work your way up to longer periods of time. For example, at the beginning of the year when your child isn’t used to school time, just to it for 10 minutes. Don’t be discouraged if it takes some time. Preschoolers are young and they may need a few days or a few weeks to really start understanding the routine. Circle time (such as calendar and weather)Īt the start of the school year, you will really have to teach this routine to your child.Sing a song to signal the preschool time has started.When you homeschool, it’s important to start the day the same way so they know that school time has started and it’s different from other parts of the day. Helps the child feel secure and know what is going on.Just like having a routine for bedtime or mealtime, having a routine for teaching preschool will help you in the long run. Have you ever heard the phrase, “kids thrive on routine?” Well, it’s true! Kids don’t have a lot of control in their lives, but daily routines can give them a sense of organization, stability, and comfort. I’ve completed home preschool with my three boys, so I hope my tips on setting up a home preschool schedule will give you some ideas! Home Preschool Routine Are you thinking trying home preschool? Does the thought of homeschooling completely overwhelm you? You are not alone! One of the most asked questions I get is about creating a homeschool schedule.

Preschool daily schedule