The Homeschool Solutions Show 473 | My Family's Homeschool Schedule (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAY
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Sep 26, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Jessica Smartt, a homeschooling mother of three and author, shares her family's unique approach to daily schedules, breaking them into 15-minute increments. She highlights the benefits of granular planning that unveiled logistical issues while emphasizing that these schedules offer flexibility rather than rigid rules. Explore how she balances her children's diverse needs, from high school to third grade, and her strategies for integrating chores with academics. Jessica's insights provide practical encouragement for families navigating the homeschooling journey.
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Try A 15-Minute Planning Block
- Do plan everyone's day in 15-minute increments at the start of the year to reveal scheduling conflicts and set goals.
- Use the plan as a guideline, not a rigid rule, and revise it based on what actually works.
Teen Sleep And A Mixed High-School Load
- Jessica lets her 14-year-old sleep in because teenagers need extra rest and sometimes choose to run early.
- He mixes independent study, co-op classes, and online courses like Skolet Academy for a varied ninth-grade load.
Automate Math Instruction
- Use MyMathAssistant-style videos to teach and track math, then assign evens or odds to reduce grading.
- Let the program log grades and only manually check non-automated work like graphs.
