Matthew playing with Joshua
One of the ways I can get school in with the older kids is to assign an older child to play with the younger ones for 30 minute increments. This way I don't have to worry about what the little ones are up to or if they are getting into anything they shouldn't be getting into to. It also brings a little variety every 30 minutes for the little guy so he doesn't get bored of the same playmate. By having this arrangement in place each older child gets a 30 minute break from school and I get time to spend with the other older children with reading or answering questions. I have fewer interruptions while working with the school children since the little guy is happy and occupied and the day just seems to run more smoothly. Having a playmate for my little guy during school days, Works for Me.
What a great idea. I will have to make this suggestion to my hubby...he is always looking for ways to make the day run smoother for him (he homeschools while I go out to work)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vicki. I wish I could say I came up with the idea but I borrowed it from someone else. It really has been a life saver and a way to keep my sanity while trying to teach. I hope your husband finds it as useful as I have. Be blessed.
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