My older two children are getting, well, a bit older.
Over the last couple of years, one of my intentional goals has been to help them become more independent in ensuring their daily tasks are complete.
The tool I'm using to help them do that is our Catholic Student Liturgical Planner for kids. (The 2026–2027 edition is now available for Pre-Order BTW).
My liturgical-year loving son and my pretty-stationary loving daughter have both eagerly embraced this format. My hope is that this planner helps them root in their souls the habits of attention, organization, and self-motivation.
For each day, I list for them individual daily school work and chores (I'll likely do this the evening before). For example:
- Pray
- Bed, clothes, teeth, hair
- Feed the cat
- Math
- Phonics
- Read for 30 minutes
- Copywork
- Practice instrument
- Tidy toys
They keep this running list close by throughout the day, relieving the many "Mom, what do I need to do next?" questions.
And then of course I check in throughout the day to ensure they've completed everything necessary.
I'm excited about fostering these habits that they'll need their whole lifelong.
I'm grateful for a beautiful Catholic student planner to help them do that.
Guide your students through the spiritual journey of a flourishing field
This year our planner's theme is Fruitful Fields. Just as a seed is planted, tended, and brought to harvest, your child’s daily life is also being formed—quietly, faithfully, and with great purpose. In Scripture and in the lives of the Saints, the field is often used as an image of the human soul: something meant to be cultivated by God so it can bear lasting fruit.
This Planner is perfect for children/teens 9 years old and up (but a mature 7-8 years old make good use of it as much!).
Fruitful Fields was created with the Catholic student (homeschoolers and traditional schoolers!) in mind. More than a planner, this is a formation tool helping students grow in independence, deepen their prayer life, and see their daily work as part of God’s unfolding harvest.
Organizing the day of our Littlest Ones
Have you seen our Holy Habits for Catholic Kids printable? Is perfect for our younger children, as it will help them learn the rhythm of family life.
Toddlers love to feel included in their siblings' endeavors and this is a sweet and effective way to show them what to expect every day.
Fostering Organization Habits Pays Off
Education, work, fun, and rest—are under the care of the Father and lived in rhythm with Holy Mother Church. When we are intentional in the formation of habits, we will eventually see how, as children grow and embrace them, our days will become little by little, simpler, and holier.
What habit(s) are you hoping to cultivate in your children this school year? Let me know in the comments so I can cheer you on!
Ready to dive deeper?
Here are 4 ways to fill your nets...
1. Memorize Bible verses with your children easily with our FREE guide: Stocking the Storehouses
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