One of the best things about homeschooling is that you get to set your own schedule and that looks very different for each family and even each child. Some homeschool families follow traditional school schedule rotating through each subject daily like a classroom might. Other homeschool families might approach one subject for an entire week or even month. When deciding what might be the best choice for your child, think about some of these things: Depth over breadth: Focusing on fewer subjects each day allows your child to delve more deeply into each area. It also means you're not constantly shifting gears, which can be particularly helpful for children who have a hard time with transitions. If your child is weak in a certain subject, you can spend more time in that area. Don’t be afraid to breeze through things that are picked up easily! Block scheduling: Some homeschoolers use a model where they focus intensely on one or two subjects for a week or more at a time. For example, they might do a deep dive into history, reading historical novels, visiting museums, watching documentaries, and so forth, then switch to a focus on science. This works really well for field trips in the community, study with a homeschooling group or travel to area of study. Child's interests and energy levels: If your child is particularly interested in a subject, he/she might want to spend more time on it, or work on it more frequently. Similarly, you might schedule more demanding work for the times of day when your child tends to be more focused and energetic. We found in our homeschooling experience that my boys would breeze through things in the morning if they knew they could play more in the afternoon when they weren’t as focused anyway! Integration across subjects: Many topics can be integrated across different subjects. For instance, reading a historical novel (literature) that provides information about a particular time period (history), may involve looking up places on a map (geography), or could inspire a related art project (art). Math can be taught through practical application like cooking (measurement), shopping (money and calculation), or even while learning about architecture (geometry). Regulations and requirements: Make sure to check the regulations in your state or country, as some places have requirements for homeschooling that include covering certain subjects.