One of the most challenging parts of homeschooling is working with or around preschoolers. The good news is that if you have several older students of various ages, they can take turns interacting with the preschoolers. Have a few easy craft projects and library books on hand to help things run more smoothly for all involved. And, of course, don’t forget the option of doing school work in the afternoons during the preschoolers’ nap time!

Approx. Time Box Preschool 1–3 Grade 4–6 Grade 7–9 Grade 10–12 Grade
30 min. Family Work
30 min. Guided Independent Work Independent Work Independent Work Independent Work
30–45 min. Project or reading with older student Guided Project with or read to Preschooler
30–45 min. Project or reading with older student Free time or computer time Guided Project with or read to Preschooler
30–45 min. Handicraft project or reading with older student Independent Work Guided Project with or read to younger students
30 min. Family Work
30 min. Play with older student Play with Preschooler Guided
30 min. Family Work