I also have kids in many different forms (form 3, form 2 and form 1 + a 2 year old), my oldest will be a 9th grader next year and moving to form 4. Seeing your photo made me want to take a closer look at your time table.
I have had a similar love/hate relationship with time tables for the exact same reason. I don't like to be told what to do, even if I am the one telling myself what to do. When I get off track of the time table I easily give up, which happens a lot with a toddler!
A few of my children are neurodiverse, thriving on routine and schedule, but also getting bored by the routine and schedule. I feel like we are at a place where I can crate a more formal (and intricate) time table for them to follow somewhat independently while I am on toddler duty. So this was a timely post!
I also have kids in many different forms (form 3, form 2 and form 1 + a 2 year old), my oldest will be a 9th grader next year and moving to form 4. Seeing your photo made me want to take a closer look at your time table.
I have had a similar love/hate relationship with time tables for the exact same reason. I don't like to be told what to do, even if I am the one telling myself what to do. When I get off track of the time table I easily give up, which happens a lot with a toddler!
A few of my children are neurodiverse, thriving on routine and schedule, but also getting bored by the routine and schedule. I feel like we are at a place where I can crate a more formal (and intricate) time table for them to follow somewhat independently while I am on toddler duty. So this was a timely post!
This is great! Love your transparency and how you shared your growth on this over the years.
Thank you so much for reading and commenting!