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Sample Weekday Checklist (upper elementary – 4th-6th)

Snuggle and read (picture or chapter book) with parent (30 min)

Breakfast and get dressed (30 min)

Math (1 lesson – probably assigned by school. If not, I recommend the free Xtramath website to learn math facts. This will help them greatly.) (30 min)

Reading - at reading level. Mom assigns if school doesn’t. (30 min)

Chore (ex. Unload dishwasher, sweep kitchen) (10 min)

Optional: Read to younger sibling (or a parent or dog) (15 min)

Schoolwork (if more is assigned by school) or Outside Time– Draw, observe nature, climb a tree, etc. If parent is available, do together. (30 min)

{Lunch/Recess/Break 12-1. Outside if possible.}

Rest Time (audiobook / CD & play Legos, color, read for fun, etc. in room. (1 hr)

Sibling playtime – (1-2 hours, outside if possible)

Could do TV time or independent play time here if parent needs to work – (1 hour)

FREE TIME!!! – outside, craft, learn a new skill, help cook, etc.
Bedtime – parent reads aloud before bed (30 min) – a book above their reading level but not their comprehension level is great. Ex. Little House books