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Getting StartedOrganizing your homeschool and planning the BEST YEAR EVER is much simpler than you think.

Here are the 5 basic steps we will dig deep into throughout this planner.

Create a unique vision that fits YOUR family.

Establish an educational plan by making the big decisions in your homeschool.

Design and set up your ideal space from pencils to shelves and everything in between.

Organize your students with a simple system that encourages independence.

Conquer the papers with an epic plan for staying on top of your records.

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WHY DOES YOUR FAMILY HOMESCHOOL?

Think through all of the reasons you’ve chosen this path. What motivates you? What benefits does homeschooling bring? What do you wish to do that traditional schooling doesn’t offer? What do you wish to avoid?

MOTIVATION BENEFITS

THINGS WE WANT TO DO THINGS WE WANT TO AVOID

WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR FAMILY LIFE TO LOOK LIKE?

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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

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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.

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What specific things make this method a good

fit?

What components are you planning to use?

Make a rough plan below.

What challenges should you be aware of?

What challenges should you be aware of?

OUR FAMILY ’S METHODS

If you have decided to choose a homeschool method, take a moment and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses it has for your family. This will help you make the most of your choice.

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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:

CHUNK YOUR DAY

To get started, create a list of activities you wish to complete under each chunk of the day. This page is for elementary aged kids and under. You don’t have to list the details of every single item, but try to be as specific as you can. For example, morning time might include brushing your teeth, but you don’t need to record the individual steps for doing that task.

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STORAGE PLAN (SHARED SPACE)

Using the list you made on the previous page, categorize all of the items in your homeschool room by how often you use them: Every day, Sometimes, and Annually. Next, note where you might store each of these items in the ideas column. Don’t be afraid of being messy here. This page is forbrainstorming ideas. If your kids are older and work in individual spaces, use pg. 76-77 instead.

Annually SometimesStorage Plan Storage Plan

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CREATING YOUR PERFECT SPACE

Today we are actually going to put this room together step-by-step. First, note a time frame for accomplishing each step. Then go ahead and color in the circle of each step once you’ve completed it.

Pull out all “annual” materials and put them in boxes to be stored away.

Pull out your “sometimes” materials and separate them into like items.

Pull out your “every day” materials and separate them into like items.

Set up your furniture and clean if needed.

Put each of your “sometimes” items in their space.

Put each of your “every day” items in their space.

Consider wall decor, lighting, or rugs to make the space fun. You might also go for fun notebooks, paperclips, or writing utensils.

Have your children come in and give you feedback. Then make any necessary changes.

Celebrate your beautifully useful and effective space! (Yes, ice cream is totally acceptable.)

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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.

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TRANSITION INDEPENDENT

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PERSONAL STUFF WORKSHEET

When you designed your space, you made a list of items your family uses. Now we are getting personal. Make a list for each child of specific items he/she needs for school. Group your kids together by age as much as possible for these pages.

Child: _____________________________________

Child: _____________________________________

Draw the arrangement you think will work best for their personal space. Think: backpack, cubby space, desk space,

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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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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!

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FINANCIAL

FAMILY

INTELLECTUAL/HOMESCHOOL

HEALTH

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