One of the biggest problems for those just beginning to homeschool is finding the time to get everything done. There is the actual teaching in the homeschool classroom, followed in priority by the household chores that need to be done, and then there are additional demands on the time of the homeschooling teacher which can take any form. Amidst all this where is the time to plan nutritious meals, get some physical exercise in and get some me-time to rest?

The place to start is by organizing your classroom.

Get the Lesson Plans ready. They are the starting point for everything else to follow. Once you know what you are teaching and when, you can get around to finding the books you will need, the websites you need to bookmark, the assignments you need to print out and the tests that you will use. Now this gives you a clear action plan of what you will need to have on hand each day. Take a couple of hours at the beginning of the week to set up all this in advance. This frees up considerable margins of time in the daily running of the homeschool classroom which can be put to better use.

Bring the focus back to a healthy lifestyle.

It’s not enough to lament that your family is not living up to it’s true potential. As the homeschool teacher it is your responsibility to set an example for your homeschool students to follow. Ensure that you make the time for physical activity that you enjoy and gives you exercise. You don’t have to do the same thing everyday. Switch around a jog in the morning with a swim in the local pool. The idea is to ensure that you get some physical activity each day and your children see how much you enjoy that. Of course eating healthier is much easier to do when you have meal plans set out in the kitchen. Do your weekly grocery shopping to these meal plans and you will ensure that the entire family eats healthy all the time.

Most importantly, don’t berate yourself if you drop the ball occasionally. Just pick yourself up and get back into the routine. Consistency is the key to staying healthy.