Comments on: How to Make an After School Routine

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By: Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:36:11 +0000

In reply to Jgirl. Thanks Jgirl -- I wish I could figure out a way to tactfully mention that Kindergarten has way too much homework. Still figuring that out. :)

By: Jgirl

Jgirl — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 07:57:13 +0000

Such a refreshing article. Our routine is very similar and it’s nice to read from someone on the same page :). We are fortunate to have a school that doesn’t push homework, we have the usual reading and spelling. Then the my Year 3 & Year 5 have a bit of maths to complete by the end of the week or a mini-project or topic to research. It’s nice not to have too much to fit in but, I also want to strike the right balance in creating good habits for when they need them in the serious high-school years. For us, there is NO way my kids are ready for homework straight after snacktime – they really need downtime to recharge, a bit of lego, a bit of telly, a bit of playing babies – whatever they so desire after being told what to do all day at school 😉 So, your idea of setting the timer for bringing them back to task is such a good idea. And I really like the turn-taking for dinner prep. My kids are always keen to help with meals but it helps to have a system for that so I’m not too pressured to let them have a go. It encourages contributing in a nice way. A great way to give them what they need and then get them back onto some responsibility too. Thanks for a lovely blogpost on getting the balance planned out.

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What Do you Do When Your Kids are at School? » Pulling Curls — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:27:40 +0000

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By: Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 05:06:31 +0000

In reply to Candace.

It’s a dumb cycle. They need to be graded on their efforts in school and what they know — so we can help them learn what they don’t know — in ways that WORK FOR THEM.

By: Candace

Candace — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:36:43 +0000

In reply to Hilary. I totally agree with you comment about "studies" Hilary. I really wish I could take my kids homework away, let them be kids, and still get good grades in public school. I am scared to start homeschooling, since I would be their teacher.If my kids do not complete their homework they get poor grades. It is a sad cycle.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:04:56 +0000

In reply to Esther – sewpollyesther.

Also, I just checked out your blog. I love the color organization of the shirts. Very cool. 🙂

By: Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:03:19 +0000

In reply to Esther – sewpollyesther.

Studies seem to show that homework isn’t helpful at all. Just seems like a lot of work for little results. 🙁

By: Esther - sewpollyesther

Esther - sewpollyesther — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:31:25 +0000

We have done well with our morning routines – hoping the children’ have remembered for when they head back to school tomorrow, but these are great tips for the afternoon. We have to work around after school activities on Mondays and Tuesdays but I’m going to have a think about how we can make the other evenings more relaxing.

I totally agree with you on the homework question. I was in high school before I had any homework other than reading and spellings. I’m lucky my reception kid (4 yrs, 5 next week) just has reading and sight words to learn and my year 2 kid (6, almost 7) has one lot of homework each week which is supposed to take around 30 minutes on top of her reading and spellings. I even think that that is too much, poor little blighters just need to relax and play and move their bodies after a full day at school.

Good luck with the blog I’ve been enjoying reading and like you I’ve been blogging for years but just very recently started building up my profile. It’s fun so it’s great to hear how others are doing.