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Homeschooling.If you’re being honest, it sometimes makes you feel nervous and even inadequate.

You’ve tried to put all the pieces together, but the word organize makes your stomach churn and you’re guilty of wondering if “disaster” isn’t a better fit.

And planning? Sigh. While everyone else seems to have it together, most days you feel like you’re just trampling goldfish into the carpet and trying to get the Sharpie marker off the walls (instead of teaching that math lesson you took 2 hours to plan).

Whether you’ve been homeschooling for 15 years or 15 minutes, let me tell you the secret no one ever shares: Homeschooling isn’t always perfect. And this rule is true for all of us. Oh, I know it looks perfect on Facebook and all, but every family gets off course, faces challenges, and sometimes feels like they are messing the whole thing up.

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THIS will be our family’s BEST homeschool year

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Pray together as a family and commit to your best homeschool year ever (because you are always growing)! Have each person in your family sign their name to this page as a part of your commitment.

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THE IMPORTANT THINGS

Brainstorm the things that are important to your family. What are you passionate about? What brings deep joy to your family?

FAMILYLIFE

COMMUNITY LIFE

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P H Y S I C A L LYP H Y S I C A L LY

LIFE GOALS WORKSHEET

What do you want your child to be like when he/she is 18? Consider biblical standards and character qualities, as well as things you wish you had learned before adulthood or things you are thankful to have learned.

CHILD’S NAME: ____________________________________________

AC A D E M I C A L LYAC A D E M I C A L LY

S O C I A L LY/E M OT I O N A L LYS O C I A L LY/E M OT I O N A L LYS P I R I T UA L LYS P I R I T UA L LY

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Understanding WHY we do something is crucial for laying a solid foundation. Before we can teach our children anything, we should seek to understand why we would want to learn these things. The challenge, should you choose to accept, is to search the Bible for a reason or motivation for each major area of study.

To read the Word for yourself (Joshua 1:8)To teach and disciple others (Colossians 3:16)

To be ready to give an answer (1 Peter 3:15)To have the skills needed for sharing the gospel (Matthew 28:19-20)

To help us understand creation (Psalm 33:6)To see God’s perfect order (1 Corinthians 14:33)

To help us manage what God has given (1 Timothy 6:20)

To help us care for the earth (Genesis 2:15)To hear God speak through creation (Romans 1:18-20)

To discover God’s hidden treasures (Proverbs 2:2-5)To defend the Bible’s truth (2 Timothy 4:1-5)

EnglishEnglish

MathMath

ScienceScience

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EVALUATE LAST YEAR

In the white box, record details about where your child was last year before school started. In the grey box, record where your child is now. You may also need to take a look back at papers you’ve kept to help you remember.

Child: ______________________________________

EMOTIONALLY SPIRITUALLY ACADEMICALLY

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EMOTIONALLY SPIRITUALLY ACADEMICALLY

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M I D D L E S C H O O LM I D D L E S C H O O L H I G H S C H O O LH I G H S C H O O L

E A R LY E L E M E N TA RYE A R LY E L E M E N TA RY L AT E E L E M E N TA RYL AT E E L E M E N TA RY

WHAT WILL WE TEACH?

Now that you have all of the pieces in place, it’s time to make an overall plan of the subjects you want to teach. Take a few minutes and make a rough outline. Start by considering your state requirements for high school and work your way down. You should have more subjects the older your kids get, keeping it lightweight when your kids are little. Here is our list. I’m providing it for you as an example to get you started. Don’t let it sway you from making a list that fits YOUR family vision best.

Learn to read

Practice number recognition and counting (real life)

Interest driven unit or thematic studies

English (literature and composition)

Math

Social Studies

English (literature and composition)

Math

Social Studies

Science

Foreign Language

Home Economics (life skills, family care)

Reading (through the other subjects- no separate curriculum)

Interest driven Science and Social Studies

Math

Bible (character development)

Home Economics (self care)

Expose to a variety of fine arts

Science

Bible (theology, cultural issues)

Home Economics (money, food prep, large jobs)

Fine Arts (interest based) Fine Arts (interest based)

Public Speaking

Bible (theology, apologetics, world religions)

Apprenticeship

Interest Driven Studies (electives)

Bible (theology, character development)

Home Economics (home care)

Fine Arts (interest based)

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WHAT WILL WE TEACH?

M I D D L E S C H O O LM I D D L E S C H O O L H I G H S C H O O LH I G H S C H O O L

E A R LY E L E M E N TA RYE A R LY E L E M E N TA RY L AT E E L E M E N TA RYL AT E E L E M E N TA RY

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ANNUAL PLAN

An annual plan starts by looking at the whole picture: your calendar. Write in the months and dates for your school year. Start with the month you plan to start school.

Next, use several colors for school days, holidays, field trips, co-op days, or anything else you’d like to note. Finally, pray and ask God to help you determine your plan for the school year.

Remember, this page is full of grace. There’s no penalty if it doesn’t go exactly like this, but if you don’t spend some time planning, you will find yourself short on days or disappointed when it doesn’t go the way you hoped. Filling out this calendar plan helps you to see realistically what your year will look like.

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Curriculum/Subjects

Length of Curriculum

Days to complete

Plan

Child: ________________________________________

Curriculum/Subjects

Length of Curriculum

Days to complete

Plan

CURRICULUM PLANFor each child, make a list of curriculum choices. Next, determine how often he/she will need to work on each subject and for how long they will need to work. You can use this information to help you determine how many days of the school year it will take to finish a subject, how long you have to complete each unit, and/or how many days of the week you need to teach that subject. (For example: we often do science and history only 2-3 days per week in elementary and middle school.)

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CHUNK YOUR DAY (FOR OLDER KIDS)Do the same thing again, but for middle and high schoolers, if you have any. Since older kids have different needs, you might find this sheet looks much different with activities like work or apprenticeships instead of naptime/quiet time.

Ideas: tidy room, breakfast, morning chores, Bible reading/quiet time, memory work

Ideas: family Bible study, complete school subjects, turn in checklist to mom, co-op classes

Ideas: prepare lunch, read aloud, lunch chore, family walk

Ideas: family prayer time, prep meal, evening chores, bath time, read aloud

Ideas: turn in checklist, afternoon chores, free time, outside time, extracurricular activities, appointments

SCHOOL Ideal start time:

AFTERNOON Ideal start time:

DINNER Ideal start time:

MORNING LUNCH Ideal start time: Ideal start time:

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OUR CURRENT SPACE

Before you make changes, take a good look around and assess your current homeschool space. This doesn’t have to be a specific room set aside only for homeschooling. Your homeschool space is wherever your learning takes place each day.

THINGS YOU LOVE

WHERE DO YOU STORE THINGS?

WHERE DO YOU LEARN?

WHAT IS FUN ABOUT YOUR SPACE?

THINGS THAT DON’T SEEM TO BE WORKING

ARE THERE COMFY PLACES TO READ?

IS THERE A PLACE TO WRITE?

IS THERE ANYTHING YOUR KIDS HAVE OUTGROWN?

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DESIGN YOUR LEARNING SPACE

The learning space is the most critical part of your homeschool. Think through what is needed to fit your vision: Where do your kids sit to work on assignments? Do they need their own space? Do you all work as a group? Are tables needed? Computers needed?

THINGS TO CONSIDER: 1. Number of kids: ____________________ 2. Ages: ____________________________ 3. Specific needs: _________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

4. Priorities for our family: __________________________________ _________________________________ __________________________________ _________________________________ __________________________________ _________________________________ __________________________________ _________________________________ __________________________________ _________________________________

EXISTING FURNITURE TO USE: FURNITURE NEEDS:

Roughly sketch just your learning space needs. DO NOT sketch the whole room just yet. For now, stick with putting something here that represents the way your family will learn.

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DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE

Evaluate each one of your children and place them in a level of independence. Note reasons for this choice and any other pertinent info you’d like to remember. If you aren’t familiar with our levels of independent learning, we have a free video masterclass to help.

BEGINNER

Child: _______________________

Notes:

STAGE 1 STAGE 2

TRANSITION INDEPENDENT

BEGINNER

Child: _______________________

Notes:

STAGE 1 STAGE 2

TRANSITION INDEPENDENT

BEGINNER

Child: _______________________

Notes:

STAGE 1 STAGE 2

TRANSITION INDEPENDENT

BEGINNER

Child: _______________________

Notes:

STAGE 1 STAGE 2

TRANSITION INDEPENDENT

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ORGANIZING THE RECORDS

The secret to organizing your records is planning. Begin the year with a notebook and dividers. PLAN to go through your papers every week. Decide in advance what kinds of papers will go into your folder. Toss the rest! Remember, this is a snapshot of growth. You don’t have to save every detail.

Child: _________________________________________________________________

Subjects taught What kinds of things will go into the notebook

NOTEBOOK/PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST

Section 1:DAILY

Section 2:PLANNING

Section 3:RECORDS

Section 4:SUBJECTS

Weekly Checklist

Morning Checklist

Reading Record

Attendance Record

Homeschool Calendar

Monthly Calendars

Educational Snapshot

Planning Forms/Checklists

Subject Scope & Sequence

All About Me Profile

Goal Worksheet

Overall Assessments

Progress Reports

Legal Documents/Requirements

Assessments & Graphs

Reading Records

Field Trip Evaluations

Daily Work

Extra Curricular

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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VERSES TO FOCUS ON THIS MONTH

PRAYER NEEDS PRAISES/THANKSGIVING

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THIS MONTH’S GOALS (FOR MOM)

Every choice we make changes who we are becoming. In this space, brainstorm areas you’d like to work on for this month. Pray and ask God to reveal areas for growth. Record the things you are passionate about improving or the little things that seem to be making everything more difficult.

After you’ve brainstormed, categorize your goals into groups to help you focus. Pick NO MORE than one from each group to work on this month. Little by little, changes are made!

SPIRITUAL

FINANCIAL

FAMILY

INTELLECTUAL/HOMESCHOOL

HEALTH

SOCIAL

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THIS MONTH’S GOALS (FOR KIDS)

Work with each of your kids to establish a goal to work on for the month. You might also include a related verse to focus on. There is one box per child below.

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THIS MONTH’S GOALS (FOR KIDS)

Work with each of your kids to establish a goal to work on for the month. You might also include a related verse to focus on. There is one box per child below.

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WORD CLOUD

Fill in the name of the month above. Below, write in any words that come to mind about this month. This should include things to work on just as much as positive memories or thoughts.

You can do this as the month progresses, so you don’t forget an idea you want to rethink or record. Get the information out of your head and in a safe place so you can focus on other things.

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What I’m grateful for this month

Something I’m covering in prayer

Something I need to do more of

What did the kids enjoy most this month?

What worked well this month

What I might change

How I saw God working this month

What did the kids struggle with most?

What God revealed to me this month

Something I need to say no to

Something fun or silly the kids did

What would the kids like to do more/less?

A LOOK AT THIS MONTH

At the end of the month, make a date with yourself to stop and savor the blessings...even if they didn’t seem like it at the time. Remember to treasure the hard things and look for glimpses of God’s goodness even in their midst. Be sure to ask the kids to help you answer the last row!

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THIS MONTH’S MEMORIES

In each box, record specific memories you treasured about each of your children this month. Record sweet blessings, funny stories, milestones, etc.

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THIS MONTH’S MEMORIES

In each box, record specific memories you treasured about each of your children this month. Record sweet blessings, funny stories, milestones, etc.

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THINGS I LOVE ABOUT YOU

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