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A homeschool day with 2 kids, ages 9 and 14

One parent, two children, four and a half 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.

June
Max
8:30
8:45
9:15
9:35
10:05
10:30
10:35
10:55
11:15
12:05
Everyone, 8:30 to 8:45, together: Morning time15 min
June, 8:45 to 9:15, with you: Science10 min with you, then on their own
Max, 8:45 to 9:35, on their own: Algebra50 min
June, 9:15 to 9:35, with you: Read-aloud20 min
June, 9:35 to 10:05, with you: Reading30 min
Max, 10:05 to 10:30, with you: Essay writing25 min
June, 10:05 to 10:35, on their own: Math30 min
Max, 10:30 to 11:15, on their own: Literature45 min
June, 10:35 to 10:55, on their own: Spelling20 min
June, 10:55 to 11:15, on their own: Typing20 min
Max, 11:15 to 12:05, on their own: Biology50 min
Max, 12:05 to 12:45, on their own: History40 min
June, 11:15 to 12:45: Done
Max, 9:35 to 10:05: Free time

Where you are all morning

  1. Everyone · morning time
  2. June · science, to get started
  3. June · read-aloud
  4. June · reading
  5. Max · essay writing

Why this day works

  • June, 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.
  • School is over by 12:45.

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 9-year-old?

June’s lessons here add up to 2 hours 45 minutes, 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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