I would double check to make sure Child 2 has everything ready.
start homework or do activity
I would start making lunch during this block.
If extra time, I'd take the dogs for a walk with Child 1. If not, I would do it by myself.
Child 1 is self-sufficient and trustworthy enough to be left alone for last class.
Help kids finish breakfast/clean up/pack lunches while kids do activity on their own (drawing, play dough, water table, etc.)
In the car, we would have Siri flip a coin to decide who would rest first and who would go take a shower. I would help younger child clean themselves, older is self-sufficient but needs help with grabbing towel from shelf.
I always have many activities in my car, including jump rope, arts/crafts, frisbees, chalk, card games, and board games.
Help kids finish breakfast/clean up/pack lunches while kids do activity on their own (drawing, play dough, water table, etc.)
We would go on bike rides to the local ice cream store, draw with chalk, learn how to ride a casterboard (RipStik), go visit the nearby stream, and similar activities