How to Organize your homeschool
ORGANIZE YOUR HOMESCHOOL Kim Sorgius
My REAL kids
Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18
Why we need a
vision
WHY DO PEOPLE HOMESCHOOL Customize or individualize the curriculum and learning environment for each child
Teach and impart a particular set of values, beliefs, and worldview
Provide guided social interaction with adults and peers
Enhance family relationships between children and parents and among siblings
why?
Provide a safer environment without physical violence, drugs and alcohol, abuse
What do you want for your child? Spiritual
Academic
Emotional
Worldview Moral development Christian growth
Crucial subjects College Extra-curricular
View of self Security Relationships
Have better control over teaching methods and curriculum content
What do you want for your family?
Orderly or lived in? Home life where everyone pitches in? Quality time together? Great sibling relationships? Family devotions or worship times? Service to others?
let your vision guide you just because someone else is doing it, doesn’t make it right for your family
Creating a
vision board
How will this help my family fulfill our vision of homeschooling?
Simple steps to an organized homeschool
Remember…
• create
your vision • Identify needs • create an annual calendar • create a daily routine • create your ideal space • make a plan for the papers
desks are optional • textbooks are one of many great tools • school hours are flexible • life is learning • experience is golden • there is no hurry • all kids aren’t the same •
EVALUATE LAST YEAR
Create an annual calendar •
Where are my kids now compared to where they were last year?
Is there an activity, curriculum or method that needs to be removed?
What went well and what did not?
Is there something that I need to fit in so I can better meet my vision and goals?
Is there something that was lacking?
Morning Chunk • •
quiet time breakfast chores
School chunk • • •
Bible study (whole family) teach little ones independent work
Lunch chunk • • • •
prepare lunch family read aloud clean up lunch chore
• •
Highlight holidays Highlight days off Highlight quarters and semesters Count up your total days
What changes will I make going forward?
CREATE A DAILY ROUTINE •
•
Afternoon chunk • • • • •
turn in checklist extra curricular activities appointments screentime/freetime outside time
don’t be a
helicopter mom
Evening chunk • • • •
dinner chores family time bath time quiet reading
#letitgo
Independent learning empowers children to learn how to become
everything and anything God calls them to be.
YOUR HOMESCHOOL SPACE 1.There are no rules 2. No need to create a mini public school 3. Your family vision should determine your space 4. Ideal is best saved for Parade of Homes 5. Think: storage, learning space, accessibility
The case for family space
Make a plan for the papers • • • •
long term annual day to day notebook portfolio
Free printables and session notes…
Text ORGANIZE to 44222
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My REAL kids
Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18
Why we need a
vision
WHY DO PEOPLE HOMESCHOOL Customize or individualize the curriculum and learning environment for each child
Teach and impart a particular set of values, beliefs, and worldview
Provide guided social interaction with adults and peers
Enhance family relationships between children and parents and among siblings
why?
Provide a safer environment without physical violence, drugs and alcohol, abuse
What do you want for your child? Spiritual
Academic
Emotional
Worldview Moral development Christian growth
Crucial subjects College Extra-curricular
View of self Security Relationships
Have better control over teaching methods and curriculum content
What do you want for your family?
Orderly or lived in? Home life where everyone pitches in? Quality time together? Great sibling relationships? Family devotions or worship times? Service to others?
let your vision guide you just because someone else is doing it, doesn’t make it right for your family
Creating a
vision board
How will this help my family fulfill our vision of homeschooling?
Simple steps to an organized homeschool
Remember…
• create
your vision • Identify needs • create an annual calendar • create a daily routine • create your ideal space • make a plan for the papers
desks are optional • textbooks are one of many great tools • school hours are flexible • life is learning • experience is golden • there is no hurry • all kids aren’t the same •
EVALUATE LAST YEAR
Create an annual calendar •
Where are my kids now compared to where they were last year?
Is there an activity, curriculum or method that needs to be removed?
What went well and what did not?
Is there something that I need to fit in so I can better meet my vision and goals?
Is there something that was lacking?
Morning Chunk • •
quiet time breakfast chores
School chunk • • •
Bible study (whole family) teach little ones independent work
Lunch chunk • • • •
prepare lunch family read aloud clean up lunch chore
• •
Highlight holidays Highlight days off Highlight quarters and semesters Count up your total days
What changes will I make going forward?
CREATE A DAILY ROUTINE •
•
Afternoon chunk • • • • •
turn in checklist extra curricular activities appointments screentime/freetime outside time
don’t be a
helicopter mom
Evening chunk • • • •
dinner chores family time bath time quiet reading
#letitgo
Independent learning empowers children to learn how to become
everything and anything God calls them to be.
YOUR HOMESCHOOL SPACE 1.There are no rules 2. No need to create a mini public school 3. Your family vision should determine your space 4. Ideal is best saved for Parade of Homes 5. Think: storage, learning space, accessibility
The case for family space
Make a plan for the papers • • • •
long term annual day to day notebook portfolio
Free printables and session notes…
Text ORGANIZE to 44222
HOMESCHOOL CALENDAR JULY 2016 S 3
M 4
T 5
W 6
T 7
AUGUST 2016 F
S
1
2
8
9
S 7
SEPTEMBER 2016
M
T
W
T
F
S
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2
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