Scheduling Toddlers - 13

On Mondays I am going to have tips on what has worked for me with my many kids.  I have received emails about my daily schedule and so I am going to go in order every Monday.  Please comment with anything that you do or don't do or if this has helped you so we all can benefit from everyone's experiences.

7-8                Breakfast, practicing letters and morning review of the day.

8-9                Morning Task Sheet, get ready basically tidy up and morning chores. (PRINTABLE)

9-10              Free Play w/Mom - No chore time slot...you will be amazed how much your kids will love this!

10-11            Quiet Activities

11-11:30        Clean Up

11:30-12        Lunch

12-12:30       TV/Show

12:30-3:00    Nap/Rest Time 

3-3:30           Snack

3:30-4:00      Read Books

4:00-5:00      Shake Sillies Out

5:00-5:30      Wash Up and Set the Table, Quick Pick Up

5:30-6:15      Dinner

6: 15 - 8pm   Daddy Check List (PRINTABLE)

(If you want a printable please leave a comment with your email!)

Reader Question: On days you're sick, or just tired or whatever, how do you get yourself up and going? I realized I use being tired as a great excuse to not start the day on time, ya know?

This is a toughie!  BUT - good question. On days I just can't get out of bed or am not feeling it I give myself 20 minutes of pity time and then ask my kids what they would like to do.

If they say "watch a movie!" I can grant that wish. If they say "go outside" we decide together if its a good idea. Some days we have jammie days and eat cereal (dry) in bed and watch movies...other days I need them to inspire me to get up and go. 

The schedule is important to me, so we stick to lunch and nap but if we need a lazy day ... we take it!

Hope that Helps! :)