Our Homeschool Summer Rhythm

We have a rhythm instead of a schedule.

What is a Rhythm?

“The difference between a rhythm and a schedule, in my mind, is the difference between a list of things you’d like to do or might do vs. a list of things you are told to do. Rhythm is a guide. Schedules feel more like a boss.” – BethanyIshee.com

 

“Webster dictionary defines Rhythm as: movement, fluctuation, or variation marked by the regular recurrence or natural flow of related elements.”

Just reading the definition of schedule stresses me out, whereas the definition of rhythm is relaxing AND forgiving.  Schedule is time related, where rhythm comes naturally.” – Rule This Roost

 

Our Summer Rhythm began as:

Wake up

Breakfast

Family Chores

Morning Walk

Outside Rest

Free Play

Magic Tree House During Quiet Time

Outside Time

Clean up and Dinner

Get Ready for Bed

Bedtime

 

And it turned into:

Wake up

Breakfast

Morning Time

Pool

Magic Tree House During Quiet Time (We finished that and started Boxcar Children)

Chores

Outside Time

Clean up and Dinner

Get Ready for Bed

Bedtime