Homeschool weekly planner: a free template and a simple routine
A homeschool weekly planner shows each day's subjects and tasks at a glance, so lessons happen and records build themselves. Plan the week on one page, keep it flexible, and tick things off as you go.
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Templates to start from
Weekly planner
Subjects down the side, days across the top.
Lesson plan
Weekly plan by day
One row per day with room for notes.
Lesson plan
Assignment log
What was set, when it's due, done or not.
Classroom form (Letter)
Reading log
Books, pages and minutes read each day.
Worksheet (Letter)
30-day challenge
A habit tracker for reading, practice or chores.
Reward chart
Sticker chart
Motivation for younger learners.
Reward chart
How to plan a homeschool week
- Start with the non-negotiables: maths and reading most days.
- Rotate other subjects: science two or three times a week, history on the other days, art and music once or twice.
- Plan in blocks (e.g. 30–45 minutes) and add breaks and outdoor time.
- Write specific tasks — “Maths: lesson 23, page 41” — so anyone can pick it up.
- Leave one buffer slot for things that ran over.
Example week (two children)
| Day | Both | Older child (Grade 6) | Younger child (Grade 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Read-aloud, nature walk | Maths lesson, science reading | Phonics, counting game |
| Tue | History story | Maths, writing paragraph | Reading, handwriting |
| Wed | Science experiment | Maths, science write-up | Maths, picture journal |
| Thu | Art | Maths, history project | Reading, spelling |
| Fri | Library trip | Catch-up, free reading | Catch-up, reading log |
Keeping records
Record-keeping rules for homeschooling differ a lot between countries and US states, from none to attendance logs and portfolios. Check your local requirements; completed weekly planners, reading logs and samples of work cover what most places ask for.
Keep motivation up
- Let children tick off their own tasks.
- Use a sticker chart or a 30-day challenge for new habits.
- Review the week together on Friday and choose one thing to celebrate.
How to make it in CatalogProFlow
- Set your subjectsChange the subject names in the weekly planner to match your curriculum (maths, reading, science, history, art, PE…).
- Plan the week on SundayFill in each day's lesson or page numbers. Leave Friday afternoon light for catch-up.
- Make one per childSave the design with a free account and duplicate it for each child, then adjust the levels.
- Tick off and keep itPrint it, tick tasks off during the week, and file it. A year of planners is a simple attendance and progress record.
- PrintDownload a PNG free with an account. The print-ready PDF needs a paid plan or a $2.99 unlock per design.
Questions
How many hours a day is homeschooling?
It varies with age and family. Younger children often finish focused work in a couple of hours; older children usually need more. Check whether your area sets any minimum.
Do I need to keep homeschool records?
It depends on where you live. Some places require attendance records or portfolios and others don't. Weekly planners and reading logs are an easy way to keep them.
Can I plan for several children on one page?
Yes. Use the weekly planner with one column per child, or duplicate the planner for each child.
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