Summer days are fun, but let’s be honest—kids thrive on a schedule.

When school’s out and the routines go out the window, it doesn’t take long for the “I’m bored” chorus to kick in… or for the snack drawer to mysteriously empty before 10am.

If you’re home with your kids this summer like I am, you know how quickly the days can blur together without a little structure. That’s why I created a simple, customizable summer schedule that helps bring calm to the chaos—without packing the day full of strict time blocks.

Why Use a Summer Schedule?

Kids feel more secure and settled when they have a general idea of what to expect from the day. But that doesn’t mean we need to schedule every hour. This schedule is all about rhythm over rigidity—a flexible flow that leaves room for rest, creativity, and the occasional spontaneous ice cream run.

Whether you homeschool, work from home, or are just looking for ways to keep your kids engaged (and yourself sane), this printable can help.

What’s Inside the Free Printable

You’ll get two versions:

• ✅ A pre-filled sample schedule to give you a realistic idea of how to structure the day
• 📝 A blank template to fill in with your own times, activities, or routines

The schedule includes soft blocks like:

• Morning quiet time
• Outdoor play or walks
• Screen time (guilt-free and intentional!)
• Creative time (art, crafts, legos, baking)
• Chores
• Reading or rest time
• Family fun or evening wind-down

You can tweak it daily or weekly, or just use it as a gentle guide. I recommend printing it and sliding it into a frame so you can write on it with a dry erase marker and update it easily.

Download Your Free Schedule Here

Tips for Making It Work

• Keep it visible: Post it on the fridge or a family command center so everyone knows what’s coming next.
• Let your kids help: Involve them in customizing their own routine—it gives them a sense of ownership.
• Build in free time: Unstructured time is just as valuable as scheduled activities.
• Make it yours: Use it for loose guidance, not perfection. Some days will go off track, and that’s okay.

Let’s make this summer fun, memorable, and a little more peaceful.

Let me know if you try the schedule—tag me @withlove_tere or share how you’re using it in your stories! I love seeing how your families make these tools your own.

With love,
Tere