As far as routine goes, we do keep a somewhat similar flow to the day during project weeks, it’s just that we replace the morning book work with the project(s). So morning chores, breakfast, and Scripture memory are all done as usual, then we gather to do the project(s) during the morning hours, have lunch (with reading aloud if possible), and either have the usual free afternoon to pursue individual interests or continue working on the project for another hour or so as needed.

I haven’t noticed a problem with daily skill building work since we go year round. Those short breaks seem to be much less of a disruption than taking several weeks off in the summer. “Rhythm” is really a key word; our family is so used to three weeks “on,” one week “off” now that we automatically get into the corresponding mind-set.

Of course, feel free to tweak the Project Week idea to work for your family and situation. You could easily add a 5-minute copywork component or work some handwriting into the project or whatever you want to do.

I look forward to getting a deeper look at this kind of rhythm.