Start with two times in the week that already have a clear beginning, such as after an afternoon snack or just before a favourite programme. Let your child choose which days suit them. Write one small task beside each slot, like explaining yesterday’s maths example from memory or reading a short passage aloud. Put the plan where your child can see it and keep the first week manageable.
Give each slot a clear finish. If the task is to practise multiplication, agree on three problems and leave time for your child to check one answer. Ask them to mark the slot when they finish and jot down anything they want to ask about in class. Keep a spare slot for a busy day so a missed session has somewhere to go.
At the end of the week, ask your child which time was easiest to keep and which task needed more time. Look at one piece of work together and decide what to carry into next week. If Tuesday always clashes with another activity, let your child move that slot. They can use what actually happened to make a plan that works better.
