Daily Morning Routines for Primary School
Today is Day 4 in school for Nicole & Nathan. As expected, things are slowly falling into a steady routine. The kids pack their bags the night before, get school uniform ready, put their shoes and socks by the door and go to bed. In the morning, again, as expected, there’s gnashing of teeth, grumpy faces and lots and lots of running water from the shower. (Am I the only one with increased water bills when school is on??)
On our way to school, we do one round of dedicating the day to God. It’s heart-warming to hear what the kids pray for. “Please make me smart” “Let all my teachers like me” “Help me remember everything” and “Give me many many friends”. I’m grateful there’s no prayers that wish the teacher doesn’t go to school, or that someone drops dead!
The true test starts when the homework and projects come in. The daily routine has to be so ingrained in them so that when the going gets tough with all the times tables and spelling lists, life still goes on.
It’s my prayer that for every day of their school life, they start it well and end it well. Whatever that happens in between is part of life and part of learning. They must have a wonderful and memorable time in school, after all, that would contribute a huge part to who they are eventually!
How do other parents handle their daily routine schedules? I hope we are not alone in this!
Will write again at the end of Term 1. Let’s see how they go then! Here’s them on Day 1:
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It's a rough battle here. I always say and tell myself not to get upset and then when they pretend not to know where their shoes are. or pretend they don't need a jacket in the morning when it's raining as we're heading to the bus. I unravel and then I hate sending them off to school in midchaos.
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I think it's lovely that you start each day with prayer so the kids have that comfort as they go into their day. 🙂
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Good to read that your family starts the day with prayer. Am aiming to do that with the kids too soon.
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Our routine is chaotic at first. I have gotten it under control right before we left for break and now we are going to have to go through it again now that we are going back lol!
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I like the idea of starting the day with prayer. I bet it immediately calms things downs and centers everyone so that the rest of the morning runs nicely.
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This really inspires me to make our mornings more organized – or, at least, have some kind of focus. Right now it's more like herding cattle into a truck. Maybe I need to put forth a little more effort so my son has a better day. Thank you for making me think!
Our night routine consists of setting everything out as well. It has definitely helped things move quicker in the morning.
Our house wouldn't survive without a routine – it keeps our kiddo on an even keel and helps us manage our time!
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I admit, I am so not a morning person. But finding a way to start the day on the right foot is so important. I'm also a stickler for routine, probably a little too much. I get a little cranky when my schedule gets off track.
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I really need to create a routine. I have a loose one but no matter how early I get up, I'm always late.
We don't really have a routine as a family anymore since my kids are older and working, etc. But when they were younger and I still homeschooled them, we would also try to start the day with a prayer, breakfast and then a time to study the bible together. I really miss those days.
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I love the idea of a morning prayer! Our routine is getting everything done that morning. It may feel a bit rushed, but somehow we manage.
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Even with homeschooling I find we need a routine, it keeps things moving smoothly
I like the idea of doing dedication on the road! I will do the same if I drive my girl to childcare.
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Yes I love the morning prayer! So awesome to do that and so essential!
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I think it's great that you start each day with a daily prayer.
We have a routine every morning and this helps stay sane
We homeschool and since my daughter is also working part time right now we don't have much of a routine at all! If she works in the afternoon she usually does school in the morning, if she works in the morning, I generally give her a pass on the school work for the day if she makes it up on a day when she doesn't have to work. I'm so glad this is just a season in our life that will pass by soon! She really needs to have the work experience but the scheduled times change every week so it's hard sometimes to work around it.
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Ours is pretty simple. My daughter gets up between 7-7:30, has breakfast, gets dressed, and we're out the door at 8:05.
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My son is only 2 so we kinda sleep in too late lol and then run around during the day. I love your routine!
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