When is just as important as how....

Over the week I've come to the conclusion that we absolutely have to finish all schoolwork before 2pm.  Anything left after that inspires a poor attitude in both student and teacher. By late afternoon the baby is getting fussier, I'm feeling the crunch of dinner planning, and the neighborhood kids are knocking on the door wanting to play.  Not exactly the best learning environment.  So the new rule is all work must be done before the local school lets out for the day at 2:45.  As long as we don't take too many breaks or get too side tracked that gives up plenty of time for all our schoolwork and basic household chores.