Name: Great Homeschool Conventions (Columbus)
Start: 2025-04-24T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-26T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Columbus, OH

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January 1, 2012 at 2:57 am
deltagal
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I’m reflecting on the schedule Sonya posted in September 2011 of CM’s typical day and how she spent time first thing organizing the household, before moving onto other matters. I do this, as well. Our routine is following breakfast the children attend to chores before we begin our morning lessons. We spend about 30 to 45 minutes on these things, but in truth I would love to spend hours. I love a tidy house, but rarely get to the point I desire. How much time do you spend daily organizing your household and what gets attention and what doesn’t?!
January 1, 2012 at 8:43 am
petitemom
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I try to get it done mostly in the evening.
I like to start school early and we all like to finish as early as possible so the kids get enough time to play. (Especially all those days when it gets dark early).
My kids get dressed, make their bed, come to eat and then we start.
I have them put away their clean cloths at some point during the day and they vacuum every night after diner.
Maybe I should have them do more but it is working out so far.
When I need a brake I have my older kids bring the younger ones outside.
January 2, 2012 at 2:00 am
deltagal
Member
Petitemom – I think ordering the household in the evening is very peace giving. You sleep knowing you will wake up to order and then take care of a few things in the morning and you’re on your way. We spent quite a bit of time this evening ordering our household. What a blessing it was for all of us – the sweet scent of a fresh mopped floor, laundry folded and put away, surfaces clear, rooms straightened. I think I’ll be more intentional about guiding everyone to put more effort into the evening. Thank you for the thought.
January 2, 2012 at 2:49 am
simple home
Member
I love a clean house too. Our organizing is in the evenings during “evening chore time”. Everything is put back in its place, along with any folded clothes. In the morning is all the basics like bed making, start another load of laundry, kitchen cleaned after breAkfast, getting dressed. Each child has their own list, one for morning, one for evening.
Also, after lunch is a lite clean up of kitchen and checking laundry again. Our bigger deep cleaning day is usually Thursday, when we all vacuum and get things sparkling again before the weekend comes.
One more thing if you’re interested in a weekly task idea. I designate every week to concentrate on one particular room to clean. For example, Week 1 is living room and entry way. So on Monday, I dust the area; Tuesday vacuum the area; Wednesday throw out any junk and organize it; Thursday, for fun, add something pretty to the room if needed. I don’t spend more than 15 minutes a day doing this, in addition to my evening chores. I watch the clock and stop after that time. Then week 2, I move on to the next room like the kitchen. Etc.
Hope this gives you a little help!
January 2, 2012 at 4:05 am
chocodog
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Great Ideas!