How we use the after-school routine clock to create an after-school schedule that works Ever since I first saw a picture of it on Pinterest I immediately knew that my son would love this idea! Luckily, I discovered a great idea that was exactly what I needed: the after-school routine clock. With the after-school routine, I needed to find a way to help him visualize when each of the activities ends instead of nagging him or reminding him of the schedule over and over again. We already had a morning routine and a bedtime routine that he is used to follow every day, but the after-school routine seemed harder to implement because it involved a longer period of time.ĭuring the morning or bedtime routine, he takes care of all the tasks one by one in a short amount of time. I quickly realized that what would put an end to all the afternoon chaos in our house was creating an after-school routine that would work for all of us. We even faced after-school meltdowns more often, and I knew that we needed a change! Instead of being able to enjoy a nice time together in the afternoon, we would have unnecessary power struggles over almost every little thing he needed to do. My son was tired after all the activities at school and this made him less willing to listen to us in the afternoon. One of the biggest (and unexpected) challenges we faced was the after-school chaos! has a lot of fun every day, but it also helped him (and us) get used to a daily schedule that is very similar to the one kids have at school.įacing the challenging of adjusting to a structured school schedule before actually starting kindergarten was a great opportunity for us to find solutions and make the first months of school easier for all of us. Not only that the camp combines play and learning very well and B. With me being in the third trimester of my pregnancy during the summer and having less energy for daily outdoor activities, we decided to give the summer day camp a try. Right before my son finished Pre-K, his school announced us that they offer an educational summer camp that was designed to help kids prepare for kindergarten.Īt first, the idea of an “academic-oriented” summer camp didn’t seem a good fit for us because I wanted him to have a playful summer, but he was very excited about the idea! Inside: Discover an easy idea that will help you create the best after-school routine for your kids and enjoy an after-school schedule that works for your family!

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