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A homeschool day with 2 kids, ages 6 and 15

One parent, two children, five hours. You teach each child one-to-one in turn while the others work on their own, and you all meet once for things you do together.

Ben
Ava
8:30
8:45
9:05
9:35
9:55
10:10
10:20
10:30
11:00
11:45
12:30
Everyone, 8:30 to 8:45, together: Morning time15 min
Ben, 8:45 to 9:05, with you: Read-aloud20 min
Ava, 8:45 to 9:35, on their own: Algebra50 min
Ben, 9:05 to 9:35, with you: Phonics30 min
Ben, 9:35 to 9:55, with you: Math20 min
Ben, 9:55 to 10:10, on their own: Handwriting15 min
Ava, 9:55 to 10:20, with you: Essay writing25 min
Ben, 10:10 to 10:30, on their own: Audiobook20 min
Ava, 10:20 to 11:00, on their own: History40 min
Ava, 11:00 to 11:45, set time: Swim lessonSet time · 45 min
Ava, 11:45 to 12:30, on their own: Literature45 min
Ava, 12:30 to 1:20, on their own: Biology50 min
Ben, 10:30 to 1:20: Done
Ava, 9:35 to 9:55: Free time

Where you are all morning

  1. Everyone · morning time
  2. Ben · read-aloud
  3. Ben · phonics
  4. Ben · math
  5. Ava · essay writing

Why this day works

  • Ben, the youngest, has you first, while the morning is fresh.
  • You have 4 turns with one child at a time, and you’re never needed in two places at once.
  • While you’re with one child, the others work on their own or play, so nobody sits waiting for you.
  • Ava’s swim lesson stays at 11:00; everything else fits around it.
  • School is over by 1:20.

Questions families ask

How do you homeschool 2 kids at once?

Take turns. Teach one child at a time while the others do work they can do on their own, and teach what suits everyone together, once. In this day you have 4 turns with one child and one time all together.

How long is a homeschool day for a 6-year-old?

Ben’s lessons here add up to 2 hours, with play in between. Young children need far less time than a school day, because one-to-one teaching goes quickly.

Can I make a schedule like this for my family?

Yes. Planpaca plans each day of your week like this from your own children, books and school hours, and moves the rest of the day when something runs long. It’s free for 14 days.

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