I’m going to be completely honest with all of you and say that last summer really kicked my butt. I was worn out, burned out, and just overwhelmed. This summer I decided to make a summer schedule to plan out our days better and give us a routine. Many studies have shown that when children have a daily routine at home they tend to thrive more.
Research shows that routines support healthy social emotional development in early childhood. In particular, children with regular routines at home have self-regulation skills, the building blocks of good mental health.
Zero To Thrive (Link to article)
Now is every single day of summer going to look like this? No but it is nice to know what our days will look like when we have no plans. I’m excited to try this summer schedule and adapt it when I feel like changes are needed. Also, feel free to draw inspiration from my schedule and create your own.
My Summer Schedule
- 8-9 am: Wake up, Make beds, get dressed, and eat breakfast
- 9-10 am: Learning time and Chores
- 10-11:30 am: Morning playtime while Mom does blog work
- 11:30-12:30 pm: Make and eat lunch
- 12:30-3:30 pm: Nap time for Cooper and relaxer time and outdoor play for older kids
- 3:30-4:30 pm: Finish leftover learning and creative time
- 4:30- 5:30 pm: Free play or outdoor play
- 5:30-6:30 pm: TV time while Mom makes dinner
- 6:30-7 pm: Dinner time
- 7:30-8:30 pm: Prepare for bed, tidy house, and TV time
More Summer Vibe Blog Posts
- My Summer Bucket List
- The Best Beach Reads for this Summer
- Amazing Copycat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe
- Amazing Crockpot Pot Roast Recipe
- The Best Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Final Thoughts
Now that I have my awesome summer schedule with all four kids home planned out I’m ready for summer to start. Who’s with me? Are you looking forward to this summer? What’s your favorite thing about summer? I really love spending more time with the kids and making memories. Let me know in the comments what you are looking forward to this summer.
Lastly, thank you for all your support. If you like this summer schedule don’t hesitate to share it on social media. If you want to stay updated on my blog follow my Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/tomorrowisamotherdayblog/
Sounds like you and your kids are set up to have an amazing summer with lots of fun and downtime. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks! We are ready for some summer fun with our new routine.
I love this schedule- I would really look forward to being a stay-at-home if I could maintain this schedule.
Thanks! I’ll probably give an update later in the summer and let everyone know if this schedule works or not. I’m hoping it helps gives us some structure.
Summer is here….yay! Your summer schedule…..with 4 children looks fantastic! My daughter has four children as well so I understand how important a schedule can be as I watch all my grands running in different directions! Happy Summer to you and your family!
Thanks! I’m really excited for this summer and hoping this schedule prevents us from going into utter chaos. Happy summer to you and your family too!
Excellent ideas for a summer schedule and routines. Routines are so important and hard for parents to manage. Thanks for the guidance!
I appreciated this article for its honesty about the challenges of summer and the value of routines. It offers practical advice on creating a summer schedule to help children thrive and develop self-regulation skills, making it a helpful resource for any parent looking to bring more structure to their days.
Having a daily schedule is definitely beneficial when the kids are at home. Great post!
Wow 4 children! Hats off to you for organising their daily schedule.
Thanks! It can be a little overwhelming if I don’t have a schedule. It’s nice to know what we will be doing at what time.