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Wait—homeschooling on the weekends? Absolutely!
Let’s be real: as full-time working homeschool parents, creating a “traditional” homeschool schedule just doesn’t always fit our lifestyle. And honestly, that’s the beauty of homeschooling—it’s flexible. We’re not bound by the 8-3, Monday-through-Friday mindset.
In our home, weekends are fair game for learning and it works great for our family.
In this post, I’m giving you a peek into our weekend homeschool routine sharing tips on how to build a schedule for homeschooling that fits your family’s unique rhythm, and including some tools that help us stay organized.
Our Schedule for Homeschooling
Why We Homeschool on Weekends
Since we work full-time and my husband works during the week and weekends, we’ve had to get really creative and intentional about how we homeschool. Thankfully, he has some flexibility during the weekdays and takes the lead on math, history, spelling, writing, and science.
I also help homeschool during the week after I get home from work, but weekends have become a natural extension of our routine. They help us make sure our kids are learning what they need, at a pace that works for them. It’s not always easy—it takes a mindset shift and a little time to adjust. But once you embrace the flexibility, it’s incredibly freeing.
(If you’re navigating how to structure your time, be sure to check out my post on Creating a Homeschool Schedule and How to Work and Homeschool Full-Time for practical tips and encouragement!)
Here’s a look at what a typical homeschool weekend day looks like:
Breakfast, Devotions, & Science
We kick off with breakfast. While we eat, we do our family devotions using the Not Consumed “My Heart” series, which we absolutely love. It’s such a grounding way to start the day, and we’re even planning to do the sibling series this summer. 🤗
After breakfast, we dive into our readers. My daughter reads her science section and does her independent work, while my son works on penmanship and often chimes in with commentary because the topics are just that interesting.
Reading, Phonics, & Writing
We rotate between phonics review, reading from our new readers, and even squeeze in some writing. My son has been reading “Love That Dog”—a free verse novel that’s been a surprising hit with my son! This was a novel that he found very relatable and motivating.
Then we watched a National Geographic documentary called Antzilla, which tied in perfectly with our recent insect unit. While the kids watched, I snuck in a quick workout and a shower. Talk about multitasking!
Brain Break & Nature Exploration
Our weekend wouldn’t be complete without some play! My daughter has been loving her new turtle stepping stones from Outree. They’re sensory-friendly, come with game cards and challenges, and she’s been using them for everything from balance play to a floor-is-lava game. It’s great indoor/outdoor fun—and so engaging!
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After finishing our insect unit from the Abeka Discovering God’s World science reader, we went outside to explore. I picked up a bug explorer kit from Five Below (you could find something similar at Dollar Tree too!). The kids used nets and tweezers to catch and observe bugs—we even caught a fly and released it after some close observation. They learned about pollination, insect roles, and God’s amazing creation. It was a hit!
Wrapping Up: Grading & Lunch
Before lunch, I carved out time for grading. I used to do this first thing in the morning, but now I find it’s easier and more peaceful to do it after our homeschool session is done.
Lunch was egg salad sandwiches and fresh cantaloupe (simple, quick, and everyone’s happy!).
How to Create a Homeschool Schedule That Works for You
Let’s talk about schedules. If you’re trying to figure out your own schedule for homeschooling, here are a few things that have helped us:
✅ Use your weekends if you need to! There’s no rule that says homeschooling has to happen Monday through Friday.
✅ Tag-team with your spouse if possible. Divide subjects based on your schedules and strengths.
✅ Block your time. Choose a couple of focused hours a day rather than trying to homeschool from sunup to sundown.
✅ Keep it simple. Morning baskets, documentary days, outdoor nature walks—they all count as learning!
✅ Plan ahead. Use my free homeschool planner to map out our weeks. Want a copy? Grab it here!
Schedule for homeschooling your way!
Whether you homeschool full-time, part-time, on weekdays or weekends—you get to decide what works best for your family. That’s the gift of flexibility. It’s not about mimicking public school—it’s about creating a lifestyle of learning that fits into the ebb and flow of your real life.
So if your “normal” homeschool schedule looks like waffles, poetry, bug hunts, and weekend science? That’s perfect. It counts. It matters.
You’ve got this, mama.
💖 Yessi
👉 Want more homeschool inspiration? Watch our full Weekend Homeschooling DITL weekend video below, and don’t forget to check out our weekday version too!
