Kindergarten Homeschool Schedule + Printable Schedule

Our kindergarten homeschool schedule is very relaxed. I follow my child’s interests and keep things light and fun while focusing on the basics: math, reading, and writing.

For more scheduling help, get these printable homeschool schedules to make homeschool planning easy.

School for my kindergarten student can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours a day. You can see what we used for our kindergarten homeschool curriculum. I have a curriculum for reading and math, which I can’t do on my own. For writing, I take sentences and write them down on large lined paper for my son to copy.

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How to Keep Your Kindergartener Engaged All Day

Keeping a kindergartener engaged all day isn’t about packing the schedule. It’s finding a rhythm that mixes structure, play, and flexibility so learning feels natural and fun.

• Alternate focused lessons with movement: Short learning blocks (like 15–20 minutes of reading or math) followed by a quick break, whether it’s a dance party, nature walk, or snack, help reset their attention and energy.
• Use hands-on activities: Lapbooks, notebooking, sketching, and building are all great ways to learn without sitting still for long. I let my child help choose the topic so he’s more invested.
• Let them lead sometimes: I pause the schedule if he’s deep into something, like drawing bugs or building with blocks. That’s real learning, too, and I’ve learned not to interrupt it.
• Make learning playful: Dry-erase boards, letter games, and educational apps make practice feel like play. They’ve been way more effective for us than traditional worksheets.

Recommended Homeschooling Books for Moms

If you’re just getting started in your homeschool journey, you want to start off on the right foot. Any of these books would be a great read to learn more about homeschooling.

Homeschool Planning Guide for the Unorganized Mom: An easy-to-follow plan for successful homeschooling when you don’t even know where to startThe Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and LifeThe Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your KidsThe Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at HomeA Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of LearningThe Call of the Wild and Free: Reclaiming Wonder in Your Child’s Education

 

A Peek at Our Weekly Kindergarten Routine

Homeschooling kindergarten doesn’t have to look like a full school day packed with worksheets and sitting still. In our home, I focus more on building a steady rhythm that keeps things simple, engaging, and doable for both of us.

I like having a general flow we can follow, but I also leave room for curiosity, creativity, and those days when things just don’t go as planned. What matters most is that we’re learning together in a way that fits our pace, and honestly, that’s made all the difference.

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What We Actually Do Each Day

Our day may look like this for 4 days of the week:

• Calendar and memory work – 15 minutes
• Reading – I read aloud every day for up to 1 hour and again at bedtime
• Math – 15-30 minutes
• Writing – 10-15 minutes
• Science lapbook – Magic School Bus or Bill Nye videos
• Computer games – free education online games (20-30 minutes)

I love lapbooks and notebooking for the early years, so we’re always working on one. I let my child choose the topics, so we did some on bugs and are now working on a dinosaur one for the first grade. I love how it’s a visual for them to look back on, and they’re so proud of their work.

I don’t teach history in kindergarten other than library books. I have a sketch book that my son likes to use several times a week. He’ll also add in some writing. I know it’s hard to get boys to sit and write, so I’ve been more lax with him and got him to learn his letter formations on a dry-erase board, which is a lot more fun for him.

On the 5th day, it looks like this:

• Reading
• Math games
• Writing
• Science project
• Art project or craft

I like to get all of my messy projects done on one day, it makes clean up easier and gives our Friday a more lighter feel although we may be doing school just as long. I definitely believe in getting hands on but I also believe in maintaining my sanity so you really have to find a balance and what works for your family.

We take our projects from our library books or from Pinterest, are you following on there? It’s homeschool heaven.

Recommended Homeschool Planner Printables

I use these printable homeschool planners every single week to keep everything in order, from lesson outlines to routine ideas. They’ve helped me stop scrambling and enjoy our homeschool days with a clearer plan in front of me.

Balancing Routine and Flexibility in Our Day

Finding the right balance between routine and flexibility took trial and error. I like having a daily rhythm, and we usually start with calendar time and reading, but I’ve learned not to stress if things shift around. Some mornings, we’re out the door for a nature walk before touching any schoolwork, and that’s okay.

Having a loose framework helps me stay grounded, but permitting ourselves to adjust makes the day smoother. If my son is extra focused on a drawing or just not in the mood for writing, I’ll move things around or swap in something lighter. Sticking too closely to a strict schedule just doesn’t work for us, so I’ve found it’s more important to keep our flow consistent, not the clock.

Recommended Kindergarten Calendars

Make morning time a breeze with one of the cool calendars. This will help your child learn the days of the week, the weather, and more.

Melissa & Doug My Magnetic Daily Calendar, Seasonal & Religious (Daily Magnetic Calendar, Fabric-Hinged Dry-Erase Boards, Great Gift for Girls and Boys – Best for 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 Year Olds)Learning Resources Calendar & Weather Pocket Chart, Classroom Organization, 136 PieceEAI Education Daily Math Calendar Pocket ChartMy First Daily Magnetic Calendar | Weather Station for Kids | Moods and Emotions | Preschool Learning Toys | Classroom Calendar Set |Usable on Wall or FridgeClassroom Monthly Calendar Pocket Chart for Kids Learning, 105 Cards Wall Boho Calendar and Weather, Teacher Supplies for Kindergarten Preschool Elementary HomeschoolThe Peanutshell Learning Calendar Wall Chart – Homeschool Supplies, Interactive Pocket Chart for Toddlers & Kids – Preschool Learning Activity Board, Circle Time Board for Classroom – Good Day

 

I created a cute dinosaur schedule you can use with your child. It’s a simple checklist printable that you can place in a sheet protector and use a dry-erase marker to set up your schedule each day. Once your child is done, they can check off the box.

It gives them a great sense of how the day is going and how many tasks they still have to complete before they are done.

If you don’t have a dinosaur fan, there is one in an animal, unicorn, and floral theme too.

More Homeschool Schedule Ideas

• How to Create a Daily Homeschool Schedule
• How to Create a Weekly Homeschool Schedule
• 1st Grade Homeschool Schedule
• Why Do Toddlers Need a Routine + Printable Schedule
• Creating a Flexible Homeschool Schedule by Homeschool Happiness
• Daily Homeschool Schedule Samples by Happiness is Homemade

Download the printable kindergarten schedule below

Want a simple homeschool schedule for your kindergarten student? Easily print these out, laminate them, and you can use them daily, and they can check off what they’ve completed.