Homeschooling Day in the Life: Lyndsey, Homeschool Mom of Four and Founder of Treehouse Schoolhouse
A homeschool day in the life looks different almost every day, right? Over on our Instagram page, we love to give you a peek into lots of homeschool days regardless of how they change day to day.
Today, we’re going to give you a peek into the homeschool day in the life of Lyndsey, homeschool mom to four and founder of Treehouse Schoolhouse.
We can all learn and be inspired by one another, regardless of our homeschool approach. It’s not about looking good for social media, it’s about the connection going on inside our homeschool walls and sharing with others what works for us.
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We might all homeschool a little differently, but we can always look for ideas from each other that inspire, encourage and equip us in our own homeschool days. So each week we create blog posts for you to access later of each of those “days in the life”. We hope you keep coming back for more inspiration. Keep going, mama! These days at home are so worth it!
Meet Lyndsey
Lyndsey @treehouse_schoolhouse is a homeschool mom of four and the founder of Treehouse Schoolhouse.
Before motherhood, Lyndsey had a career in children’s ministry and special needs education. Her home education centers around living books and ideas, hands-on learning, nature exploration, and biblical discipleship.
Lyndsey shares experiences and home education inspiration through her Instagram and blog, as well as creates curriculum and resources for families around the world. Her most popular curriculum titles are A Connected Christmas and Treehouse Nature Study.
My Homeschool Mom Morning Routine
Before little feet hit the floor and the day begins, I try to carve out time to anchor my heart.
My homeschool morning routine isn’t about productivity—it’s about peace. It’s about preparing my spirit so I can show up for my family with grace, not overwhelm. Time in the Word, a quiet moment with coffee, a simple plan for the day—these little rhythms help me start with intention and joy.
Allowing Your Homeschool to Change
I thought something was wrong with me because our daily rhythm kept changing. I’d find something that worked—only for it to shift a few weeks later. I’d beat myself up for not being more consistent… more structured… more “put together.”
Adapting doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re paying attention. It means you’re leaning into what your children need. What you need. What the season requires. And that’s a beautiful thing. 🌿
Here’s a peek at our current rhythm:
- 5–7a Mama Morning Time
- 7–8a Breakfast and Bible
- 8–9a Morning Chores/ Home Care
- 9–10a Morning Time
- 10–11:30a Lessons with Littles/ Independent Work for Olders
- 11:30–12p Play Break / Lunch
- 12–1:30p Lessons with Olders
- 1:30–5p Handcrafts / Free Play / Outside Time
- 5–6:30p Dinner and Chores
- 6:30–8:30p Time with Dad / Read Aloud / Bedtime
- 8:30–9:30p Wind Down / Time with Husband
Daily Chores for My Kids
Over the years, I’ve seen the profound impact of teaching children about responsibility. Taking the time to involve them not only helps our home run more smoothly but also empowers them with valuable life skills. Rather than shouldering all the responsibilities yourself, inviting your children to actively participate in managing your home fosters teamwork and a sense of shared accomplishment.
Every child is different, and there is not a one size fits all approach to teaching chores for children. However, these are some principles I try to remember as I work on this in my home.
1. Keep tasks simple. Start small, and empower children by showing them they can accomplish small tasks. Teach them small habits or simple chores and build from there. Praise them when they accomplish tasks with focus or independently.
2. Focus on the habit of obedience. Teaching children habits, life skills, and responsibilities is a way of reinforcing the habit of doing what mom and dad say. As children work to learn and complete chores, encourage and praise them for listening to what you say and completing tasks as needed.
3. Spend time teaching new chores and responsibilities. Children can learn by watching you, and then you can both work on chores together as they learn. Taking the time to slow down and teach a child how to do small habits is necessary for children to become competent in helping with the home.
4. Expect their best. Once a child has learned a new skill, they may not do it perfectly, but it is ok to expect their best each time. Setting a standard for excellence will set the stage for learning responsibility throughout life.
5. Make chores pleasant. Set a timer or turn on favorite music as children work through their chore lists to keep this time fun and lighthearted.
Our Homeschool Morning Time
Morning Time has become the anchor of our daily rhythm—the moment we all come together around the table (usually with a snack in hand) to connect before moving into other lessons. We keep it simple, open-and-go, and full of beauty.
We don’t do all of these things listed everyday, but instead we rotate through different studies over the year.
Right now, we’re using our Expectant Easter curriculum in the weeks leading up to Resurrection Sunday. 📖🎨 After Easter, we’ll pick up again with Treehouse Nature Study: Spring—one of our favorites!
This time isn’t always perfect (someone’s always wiggly or asking for more food 😅), but it’s meaningful. These little moments are building something lasting. 💛
My Favorite Homeschool Curriculum Choices
I’ve always believed curriculum should serve your family, not the other way around. We treat it like a menu—pulling from what works, letting go of what doesn’t, and adjusting as our needs and seasons change.
If you’re needing a fresh start or just want a peek at what’s worked well for us, I’ve gathered what’s worked for us from Kindergarten through 6th grade all in one place on our blog!
You’ll find: ✔️ Our top curriculum picks by subject ✔️ A daily sample schedule for each grade ✔️ Honest curriculum reviews based on what we’ve actually used in our home
👉 Head over to @treehouseschoolhosue and click the link in our bio to visit the blog and search for the grade you’re looking for to see our recommendations, rhythms, and reviews.
These are the resources that have helped us build a homeschool full of connection, truth, and beauty—and I hope they’ll bless your family too.
What My Kids Do During Free Play
Free play is where the magic happens. It’s during these unstructured moments that my kids dream big, build wild creations, problem-solve, and truly be kids. Whether they’re digging in the dirt, crafting masterpieces, or acting out a story—they’re learning in the most beautiful, natural way.
Thank you so much to Lyndsey for sharing your family’s day with us!
