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Jill Savage, Founder Hearts at Home
   3:55        Home from School
    1.        Hugs & Kisses Hello! (even if older kids complain!)
    2.        Take off Shoes
    3.        Take off Backpack
    4.        Empty Lunchbox
    5.        Wipe out Lunchbox with damp dish cloth
    6.        Hang Lunchbox on your hook OPEN so it will air dry
    7.        Get all notes, permission slips, and agendas out of backpack
    8.        Put all papers & agenda in wire basket on kitchen counter
    9.        Wash hands & go to the bathroom
    10.        Get after school snack
    *note: I used to let the kids veg out first but then this list above would take like an hour!
    Now, if they have to do it before their free time it only takes them 10-15 minutes – hum?

            4:15    Free time until 5pm
    Eat snack & Veg Out !
    - Play outside
    - Watch t.v. or  play wii
    - Read or play board game

           5:00     Sit at kitchen table & keep Mom company while Mom makes dinner
             Do your homework & chat about their day
              * ask questions that don't require a yes or no answer
              Such as - “Tell me the best 3 things and worst 3 things about your day”
              No homework?
    - Read
    - Write in Thankful Journal
    - Draw Pictures

         5:45     Set the table for DinnerTime
                       - Silverware
                        - Water for Everyone

           6:00    DinnerTime!
                       Prayer – God’s Grace
                        Then everyone goes around and says what they are thankful for
                        We all talk about our day :-)

           6:30     Everyone clean up the kitchen
    1.        Put away any leftovers
    2.        Wash Dishes & put away
    3.        Wash pots & pans
    4.        Wipe down stove
    5.        Wipe down toaster & toaster oven
    6.        Wipe down microwave – inside & out
    7.        Wipe off kitchen table & chairs & bench
    8.        Sweep kitchen floor

           7:00     See BedTime Routine! :-)
AFTER SCHOOL ROUTINE