We also love the idea of using audio books to keep kids entertained!
Older kids need to do 20 minutes of reading and another learning activity and younger kids have independent play time. Quiet Time/Nap Time/Learning Time: 1 PM-3 PMĪt 1 PM it’s nap time for babies, quiet time for preschoolers, and learning time for kids in elementary school. Lunch Time: 12 PM-1 PMĭuring lunch, we enjoy a healthy meal like chicken salad sandwiches or summer pasta salad. Or we’ll do a family activity like go to the splash pad or visit a museum. Play Time: 10 AM-12 PMĪt 10 AM kids can play outside or play with friends until lunch. One color means go back to sleep, another color means it’s okay to play quietly in their room, and the final color means it’s okay to come out. These special clocks change color to let kids know what to do when they wake up.
PRO TIP: If your kids wake up earlier than your morning schedule, and you want them to stay in their bedrooms, try using color-changing alarm clocks! The early morning hours are filled with breakfast, scripture study, getting ready for the day, and completing chores. Having specific blocks of time for specific activities makes it easy to coordinate the schedules of younger and older kids who have slightly different needs. We love to use a block schedule to map out our summer days!
