3 Tips for Creating a Personalized Homeschooling Schedule

A homeschooling schedule can be tailor-made to fit your family’s lifestyle.

It's a good idea to have a basic plan but also to be flexible and willing to adapt each week. Lokana/Shutterstock

Homeschooling parents far and wide are planning their schedules for next year, and if you ask a dozen parents to describe their schedule, you’ll undoubtedly get a dozen different answers. One of the greatest perks of homeschooling is the freedom to create personalized schedules that are tailor-made to your family’s lifestyle and preferences.

So, let’s get started.

What Is Traditional and Personalized Homeschooling?

Some homeschoolers prefer the traditional public school schedule: August through June. It’s familiar and comforting and one less item to check off your to-do list. It also gives parents and kids a long summer break to relax, play, regroup, and plan for next year.