Homeschool Tracker: My Organizational Secret

     This is the third year I've used Homeschool Tracker software to keep me on my chosen course.  I find summers are a great time to reflect on our progress and think about goals for each of my children for the upcoming year. 

     In my experience, my summer thoughts are filled with clarity and specific objectives for the next school year.  Before using HST, by January and February, our days were clouded by uncertainties.  I never knew if we were keeping up with my original intentions to finish an area of study or if my recordkeeping was adequate for creating future transcripts.   Many mornings I wasn't quite sure what should be on our agenda for the day and half the morning was gone by the time we were back on course. 

     Since discovering Homeschool Tracker, our days have direction.  I can manage our schedule and student assignments more effectively.  I can print assignment lists, reading logs, chore lists, schedules, report cards, transcripts and more.

     Some people function well without organizational tools.  When my memory was sharper, my children younger, and our outside activities at a minimum, I managed on my own.  Alas, I am no longer young, my children are involved in a variety of outside activities and like to work independently in many of their subject areas.  Homeschool Tracker has helped us stay the course toward our goals.

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Posted by hugs4Him

I've heard that is very useful; I'll look into that too. Thanks for commenting on my blog reg. the piano lessons. I will definitely look into those books soon as I'd like us to start learning!

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Posted by lesajm

I, too, love this program. I am so grateful that they offer the basic version for free.

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Posted by ronandjess

Just wanted to say thanks for the idea before I head to the site. I am a "stacker" things just get piled up and once a month I go through my piles. Something always gets lost!! Maybe this will help.

Jess

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Posted by boo4baby

Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. You had some great ideas. Last time we went, we looked through all of her old pictures and she told story after story. It was a neat time! This time we spent eating, going to visit one of her friends, putting away groceries and just letting her talk. I know how I mentally make a list of things I want to discuss with my dh when he gets home. I can't imagine wanting to talk about things and having no one to discuss them with! It makes me sad for her and encourages me to call her frequently. I am enjoying reading your blog! I hope to check back with you regularly.

Blessings,
Becky

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