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It is time, again, for my regular "harping". I simply cannot stress enough the importance of creating an organized home-plan for you as a godly woman. When you take the time to sit down create an organized life, chaos will no longer reign. Order is a reflection of God. And as Christians, we want to always reflect the Lord. This is just one small way to do so... that will impact every area of your life! It was time, again, for another "revamping" of my own schedule. Below, I will share our new routine(s) with you. It is my desire that this will "spark" an interest and determination in creating one for yourself. Always consider how your day naturally flows so you do not plan unrealistically. And remember to think about those things you especially need changed. If you already have a schedule, but it's become "obsolete", I urge you to sit down and re-write it. Your days will run much more smoothly, you'll find time in your day for the things that haven't been getting to, and stress will melt away! Basic Routine: Morning
1. Rose: Nadia & Stephen seatwork 2. Kate: Rebekah 3. Gaelin: Dishes finished, if needed (or silent reading)
1. Older(s) not being instructed are to help entertain little ones · Cutting and pasting activity · Trace cookie cutters and cut out to make a picture · Learning cards · Cars on mat track · Build with blocks · Read a book together · Help make a gift or card for someone Afternoon
Evening:
CHILDREN’S CHORES: ALL Children ~ rooms kept tidied Kate ~ Morning: Help little ones with dining room Afternoon: Kitchen/dishes Evening: Tidy middle, lower bath & living rooms Rose ~ Morning: Pick up both bathrooms & upstairs hall Afternoon: Living room and middle room neat Evening: Kitchen/dishes Gaelin ~ Morning: Kitchen/dishes Afternoon: Dining room completed after clearing Evening: Living & middle rooms tidied
CHORE MONITOR CORRECTING SCHOOLWORK
Two things that had become a burden for me were correcting homework in a timely manner and keeping properly abreast on the children's completed chores. I decided to assign the oldest three (17, 15 and 12 yrs) with this job in a rotating fashion. As "Chore Monitor", the child in charge for the day is assigned a clipboard with the various jobs, detailed, and a check-sheet. If a job is completed properly, a check mark can be noted in the space. This is the "front page" of the Monitor's clipboard: CHORE MONITOR These are the items you must check as Chore Monitor. Remember! Your job is important, and I am relying on you to help. Do not worry about others’ reactions to your marking and be honest when reviewing your own work. I will notice, and your allowance WILL be docked $3 for dishonesty. BEDROOMS Beds made Toys up off of floor Floor neat Closet neat Clothes put away & hung No garbage on floor or lying about KITCHEN Dishes washed, dried and put away (it’s okay to have some in drainer – but NOT on towels) Counters wiped clean (including under/around appliances) Stovetop wiped and burners not gross Microwave tray, door, “ceiling” and inner sides clean No food out Garbage changed as needed Floor swept & messes wiped clean on floor DINING ROOM Table cleared and wiped clean & attractive Floor swept and spills wiped clean Chairs neat and not sticky/dirty Mantle cleared off Black “entertainment” center neat Brown “entertainment” center neat MIDDLE ROOM, USTAIRS HALL Swept/vacuumed as needed Nothing on floor that shouldn’t be Coats hung, everything neat BATHROOMS Toilet wiped clean – no gunk under seats, around seats, around base of toilet, and inside toilet Cabinets neat Nothing stacked on diaper changer Garbage emptied as needed Swept as needed Sink clear and wiped as needed I have a folder in my binder to store all of the day's completed homework. The child in charge of correcting knows to retrieve these sheets from this double-sided folder. One side holds things awaiting correction. The other corrected items, ready to be returned to the child. Have you decided it is time to organize your daily life? Gather your children about you to ensure that they do not get into trouble. Present them with an irresistibly fun activity or series of amusements. This will allow you peace in which to focus on creating a plan for your days. You'll never regret the time spent doing so! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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