My Work At Home & Homeschool Schedule 5th & 6th Grade

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We’ve been homeschooling for several years now, and with each passing year, our homeschool schedule rhythm evolves a bit more to fit the season we’re in. With both kids now in 5th and 6th grade, and a farm, home, and business to run, we’ve had to create a method to the madness to make it all work.

I still publish new recipes weekly on my website, manage photography, and do most of the cooking for our family, which means I can’t afford to wing our school days. Structure gives us freedom, because when everyone knows what’s expected, the day flows smoother for all of us.

We’re still keeping to a four-day school week, (As we did when we started) with Fridays left open for field trips, catch-up work, or just plain rest. It’s one of the best decisions we’ve ever made for our homeschool and one tradition we’ve kept from the very beginning.

These rolling carts are a new addition this year and already our favorite way to keep curriculum organized. Each child has their own cart with subjects sorted by shelf: math on bottom, language arts in the middle, and read-alouds or extras on top.

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Morning Rhythm

My day starts at 5:00 AM with Travis. We get in our Bible time first, I make his sack lunch for work, send him off, then dive into my work: answering emails, editing photos, outlining new posts. By 7:30, I’m working out and milking Pearl.

Breakfast is around 9:00 AM, and by then, the kids have already done quite a bit themselves. They’re usually up by 7:00 AM and head straight outside to start their outdoor chores. Once that’s done, they come inside to tackle their indoor responsibilities. After chores, they complete a 20-minute Peloton workout. Tyrion runs three times a week in addition to his workout. By the time breakfast is ready, they’ve accomplished a full list of meaningful tasks and are ready to start the school day.

The kids’ morning tasks include:

• Feeding the chickens and the dog
• Cleaning litter boxes (they each have one)
• Vacuuming their assigned section of the house
• 20-minute Peloton workout (Tyrion runs 3x a week)

Our checklists help them stay independent and focused, and I don’t have to micromanage every step.

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School Hours: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

This is the time I’ve told the kids they can have full access to me for school help. If they need guidance, explanations, or to walk through something together, this is when they get my attention.

We start with the hardest subjects while their brains are freshest:

• Math:
  • Evelyn – The Good and The Beautiful Math 
  • Tyrion – Abeka Arithmetic

• Language Arts:
  • Both kids are using The Good and The Beautiful Language Arts & Literature. I love that it combines reading, grammar, writing, and art in a way that feels engaging and thorough.

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Science and History

This year we’re doing BookShark Science, and I’m honestly in love. The entire curriculum comes with everything you need, even a box full of the supplies for experiments. It’s open-and-go and structured over four days a week, which fits perfectly with our four-day school schedule.

For history, I created our own unit focused on the Civil War. We’re using a mix of read-alouds, historical fiction, and YouTube documentaries. We keep it simple, but meaningful.

We always keep a shelf stocked with great literature for both required reading and free reading time.

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Independent Subjects & Enrichment

After our core subjects, the kids work independently on:

• Typing (we use TypingClub.com)
• Piano practice
• Reading (I usually assign something light and fun, or a continuation of a read-aloud)

We usually wrap up around 1:00 PM, just in time for me to head back into blog or home-related work for the afternoon.

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Creative Time & Our School Room

In the afternoons, if they’re feeling creative, the kids head to our art and craft area. This space is always full of supplies, and they know it’s their zone to be messy and explore.

Homeschooling continues to be one of the greatest joys of my motherhood journey

It’s not always easy, and no two days look exactly the same, but the time we get together, the growth I see in my kids, and the memories we’re making are worth every bit of effort. I hope this glimpse into our current homeschool schedule was helpful as you plan your own days. If you ever feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start, know you’re not alone. And if you want to follow along with our homeschool life, daily rhythms, and real-time updates, come join me over on Instagram, that’s where I share the behind-the-scenes moments, encouragement, and honest looks at how we make this all work.

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