Bible Story/Devotional or Character Lesson.Get these free “daily schedule” worksheets delivered right to your inbox!įor me, there are 5 daily activities that are important that I try to incorporate every day. Once you figure that out, you basically already have a skeleton for your schedule (along with breakfast, lunch, dinner, nap, bathtime, etc) and you’re just figuring out how to arrange it. Independent time? Chores? Playtime with siblings? What Daily Activities Are Important to You?īefore you sit down and make your own schedule, figure out what daily activities are important for you and your kids. With a schedule, I have times built it for those kinds of things (I’ll detail that in our schedule) so I can be fully present with my kids without being preoccupied with my to-do list. What I find, is that I’m usually neglecting my kids to catch up on my obligations. When we don’t follow a schedule, I find myself stressed out trying to find time to complete personal tasks or housework throughout the day whenever there’s a spare moment. I can set aside times for work and chores. Instead of staring into the wide abyss of the day ahead and struggling to entertain my kids or resorting to cartoons all day, I now have a guide that basically helps me be more intentional with my kids. Having a schedule keeps me accountable as a mom. Because it’s the same every day, and he knows what to expect. And you know what? We’ve never had naptime struggles with my 3-year-old. But for the most part, naps always follow lunch. Of course there are times when that isn’t possible, and we just roll with it. And they know it’s coming because that’s what they do evvvvveryday.įor example, naptime in our house ALWAYS follows lunch….like right after lunch. Kids are less likely to give you a hard time with tasks throughout the day if they know it’s coming. There’s tons of research out there that proves that kids thrive on routine, and as a former 1st-grade teacher of 20+ kids, I can totally attest to that! It’s about making the most of your time with your children each day. So our schedule sometimes gets tweaked…and that’s ok! It’s not about being rigid. I have a 3-year-old (Lincoln) and a 1-year-old (Goldie), so I’m still learning how to mix and match their different needs in a scheduled setting. Now that’s we’re in our house and settled, we’re able to have some structure again…and our days have been SO much better! Now, full disclosure: for the last year we haven’t been on much of a schedule due to so many new changes (new baby, hubby’s new job, living with in-laws, new home…) and I feel like we’ve kind of just been living in limbo day-to-day. My personality is one that loves structure, so I love having a daily schedule or routine for my kids to help organize and structure our day with purpose. As a SAHM, I get the question alot, “What do y’all do all day?” Ha! Great question! Today I wanna give you a glimpse into a typical day at our house. Plus, grab some freebies to make your own! If you’re a mom at home with your kids and have NO idea what to do with them all day, here’s a peek into my daily schedule with a baby and toddler.
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