Mesa Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I tried it today to see how it would work. My hunch may be right... schooling in the evening is better for my son with ADD. I let him play as usual today and at 6 pm I started his lessons. He did wonderfully, I'm honestly shocked! We are already done. (There wasn't a single melt down from him or me lol.) I'm going to try this tomorrow as well. I personally hate this schedule but heck, if it works this well I'll adjust LOL. So does anyone else school in the evenings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwilliams1922 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I find variety is key here with ADHD for us What works for a few days will become old after a while and have her distracted again. Maybe next week I should try doing lessons in the kiddy poll for the shock and awe value. yes we do school work in the evening but it's not planned that way. we just work on things that didn't get done during the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I don't. I would hate it too. But I think my ds would do very well with it... He does fine with a day-time schedule, but I think he would do even better with an evening one. And if I had a child who had struggles and the difference was really significant, well, maybe I'd force myself to get over it and just make that schedule work for me too. Glad you found something that seems to be working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 I am already thinking about having to rearrange our day around this. It can be done but sheesh it would be easier to just keep our 8-12 schedule we've been on. I guess I can now look forward to lazy mornings and big breakfasts lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Sometimes we do our science experiments in the evening. Dh is usually working late, and sometimes I just feel tired in the afternoon, the kids are a bit grumpy and need some alone reading time, so we'll have an easy dinner and do some science. Whatever works for you !:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 We've done our science experiments and craft projects in the evenings. It helps to do those when my hubby is home to help with the younger kiddos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnUK Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 My ds10 finishes his work in the evening in the guest bedroom where it's quiet, if he didn't finish it all during the day. He does work well in the evening. I don't, though. --Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyTN Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We did when dh worked 2nd shift. Now, he works 3rd (going in at 6:30) and occasionally we'll do something after he leaves. We're starting our loop schedule today, so I'm thinking that we may try to accomplish one section of our loop at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanda7 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We spread out our work all throughout the day. Ideally, we get about 2 hours done in the morning and 2 hours in the evening after naps/quiet time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaM Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Do whatever works for you. If you're okay with it and ds can work w/o a meltdown then do it. I occasionally do my 1st grader's work in the evenings so Daddy can watch the 2 y.o, but I don't like to. We start so early (about 6:30 a.m. b/c the aforementioned 2 y.o. is still asleep) that I am tired and sick of school by that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in NH Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We do schoolwork in the evenings when the mood strikes me...so far the kids seem to like it and do well. by then the toddler is asleep so there aren't as many distractions. Evening work is wonderful on days like today when I just cannot seem to get going in the morning....The kids aren't as fidgity in the evenings as they are in the mornings or afternoons....I just have to make sure that we have a light dinner or an easy dinner so there isn't so much clean up! If cleaning up after dinner takes up too much of my time and energy then I don't want to any schoolwork in the evenings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoplayer Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We do most of our schoolwork during the day, but our kids do math at night after supper with dh. Personally, I think you should homeschool at whatever time works best for your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 My husband has spent the bulk of our marriage studying for exams (first the actuarials, then the CFA). It was much, much easier for my kids not to miss him if, when he went to study, we went to study too. We would therefore do some schoolwork in the morning, and save about an hour's worth for the evening. Now that dh is done with exams :party: our schedule has changed. Do what works best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Dd (14) insisted to start doing work at night. She did last night and only had a test this morning. She then took care and "taught" the 2 little ones so I had time to sit with ds (10) who needs me right next to him. They are out side right now but she will continue to watch the 2. This worked today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We don't, but we sure would if that is what worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We used to when hubby was on second shift. I miss it and am considering going back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapi Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That's great that it worked out for you and your son. I would honestly consider it if it were not for my ps kids needing me to help them study for a test, check Spanish homework or running kids to extracurriculars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'm not sure how this will work in the long run. This year my hubby coaches my 5 yr old sons soccer team, so he takes care of taking him to and from the field. My oldest (The one I'm going to evening school.) isn't interested in sports so I dont have to be anywhere in the evenings just yet. As the younger kiddos get older and play sports I will have too many places to be in the evenings to attempt schooling the kids then. So for now, since it'll work out time wise, we'll give evening school a try. I hope today goes as well as yesterday did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 My 10yo daughter (who has ADD) is a night owl, and the best part of the day for her, academically, is in the late afternoon or early evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We used to when hubby was on second shift. I miss it and am considering going back to it. What do you miss about it? How did it work out for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We do. I work during the day, so evenings are the only time we have. It works right now. Later it might not. If that day comes, we'll change. No biggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 What do you miss about it? How did it work out for you? Well, I miss the calmness. We have a large family and the energy in this house first thing in the morning, well, it would just be best put toward letting them play and all of us do chores. By evening, no one wants to clean up. My oldest child and I both are slow starters in the morning as well. We manage, but it just doesn't go as well. I feel better when I have physical activity first thing in the morning (chores, walk, etc) than to have to just move from bed to breakfast to desk chair. Everything seemed to flow more smoothly in the evening. Hubby will soon be going back to school, so evenings will become his study time. This would be good for that as well. If we are studying in the evenings, then the children will 1) already have gotten their energy out during the day and won't be pinging off the walls and daddy when daddy comes home and 2) will be studying at the same time as daddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Math and grammar review occurs whenever I can fit it in, which is often at night. Usually I do most readalouds at night. When we used to do FLL, I did that as part of a long chain of interactive and non-interactive readaloud material. Now that DD is 12, usually the readalouds include a history book, a historical fiction book, and/or a literature book, Fallacy Detective or Tiner science, and sometimes a poem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumbledeb Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We split school - reading, writing and maths in the morning and history, science and Latin in the evening, after everyone is ready for bed and cuddled on the sofa in my daughters' bedroom. It's working out very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 We school in the (very) late afternoon and evening. I didn't even know anyone else did this! It works great for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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