Dec. 9, 2005 - Lesson planning....
Here is my struggle that I have:
Lesson planning and having it together.
I am at my wit's end over this one. I only have 3 children (I do not know the large families do it but I did talk to quiverfullmomof10 and she has a been a help)
I have edu-track for computer tracking but I do not want to have to go to the computer for everything especially for figuring out what I need to do next.
I am thinking of having a notebook with all the kids information on what they need to be doing and what I need to be doing. I am also wondering if having individual notebook for each child is better but the problem with that is we do science, history and read aloud together. We also do math meeting together (calendar work, money-via Saxon Math). Any ideas????? Also I am thiniking of having a schedule on the wall like MOTH schedule only on a posterboard with post it notes (the smaller version and get 4 different colors so I can change them around if needed).
Also I have an autistic dd who really needs me to get the ball rolling on her therapy. We took a long break from that. We also took this month off from school.
I need some ideas so if you can telll me what you do that would be great.
Blessings~
Holly
Comments
Dec. 9, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwifeandmommy
Lesson planning is not my strongest point either...but one thing that helps is to have a "family" binder. A three ring binder with sections (dividers) for each family member and a section for the family as a whole. It's probably not the *best* way to organize but it is all in one place and it works pretty well for us right now. You can put thier individual studies under thier own dividers and put the group studies in the same notebook under another divider. Hope this helps a little. In Him, Heather
Dec. 9, 2005 - Heather
Posted by smfeet2001
Thanks!! I have a question....What size binder is this? I am thinking it would have to be a 3 inch binder. I am also wanting to put their printout sheets such as map work from SOTW/Knowledge quest so it can be there when I have the binder out.
Thanks!!!
HOlly
Dec. 9, 2005 - we use assignment books
Posted by MaryBeth
I use a standard teacher planning book (mine is Mary Engelbreit and says "I'm in charge here!") to plan out our week. I label the columns one for each child, one that says "Together" etc. I make it work for what we are doing. Then each child has a 5X7 size spiral notebook for the year. On each page I put the day and date on the top and then list out their assignments for that day-- including anything we are doing as a group, as they are still responsible for making sure they do that. They place a check mark beside each thing when they do it. I also list out any activities they have that day and also their chore assignments. I also usually write "read on your own," "play game with Matt," or "bake cookies" etc.-- whatever I think of that keeps them on task and doing creative things. I also occasionally write down little messages of encouragement to them. These books hold them accountable to themselves and keeps me from having to stay on them about their work. They say they like knowing what their day includes each day.
As for chore charts, my husband created one using a spreadsheet. He printed it out and I hung it up on the fridge with a page protector. Our schedule is hand written on cardstock and also hung on the fridge-- nothing fancy but it does the trick! To see my schedule, go to my blog and scan down to find it: www.homeschoolblogger.com/marybeth... Hope this helps you! Marybeth
Dec. 9, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by HappyApple
Hi Holly,
I tried doing a 'trackback' to your blog but it refused it. I wrote on my blog about my 'teachers notebook. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/HappyApple/54366/
Also, I have seperate 2 inch binders for each child where I keep their work. I have dividers in these also for math, Language Arts, writing, history and science. I get new notebooks for each new year. These make great memories and 'portfolios'.
Di
Dec. 10, 2005 - Holly
Posted by blessedwifeandmommy
I just use a big 3 in. (cheap LOL) binder that has a clear protector in the front. ds made me a "picture" that says Moms Great Big Book of Everything to decorate it! We also use the smaller 1 1/2 in binders for each of ds's subjects (except for Bible which is also in a 3 in.) I put all of thier important papers (letter of intent, birth certificates, shot records etc.) in a plastic page protector at the front of each childs divider for easy access. It works really well for me as I am not good with keeping up with papers LOL
Have a blessed day :)
Heather
Dec. 22, 2005 - I also have three children
Posted by Altomommy
I made up my own planner - it's two sheets ... one sheet is where I can record each child's individual lesson plans; the other side is where I record history, science, bible, etc., that we do together. I then took these to Staples (office supply store) and had them make the appropriate amount of copies to last me an entire school year and then I had them comb-bound it so I have my own personal lesson planner. It's helped me TONS!
Jan. 7, 2006 - Hi, Holly!
Posted by Camy
It brightened my day to see your comment on my blog site. I certainly remember you (smile).
The blog is my way of continuing the newsletter in a less-stressful format. I love to write, yet my time and braincells are beginning to wane! Ugh!
Your mentioning of keeping track of the children's schoolwork is no strange topic to me. I'm begining to realize that I need to get a bit more formal about recordkeeping as my oldest boys approach junior high level. It is a matter of prayer for me to have the Lord reveal a precious, gifted person who knows how to do this well.
Just wanted to say "hi."
Blessings,
Camy
Jan. 12, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 3FoldChord
some of my ideas are plan less. At last for me,I tend to plan out a full 5 hour day, buyt then realize that we can have an awesome school day with much less, and with the more, we ALL get stressed, and kids just don't learn as well with stress, mine or theirs, LOL. I see you saw one of my plans for the week, here http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/3FoldChord/64961/ is a detailed plan for our unit study time.
Earobics is a listening therapy (CD Rom) for Auditory Processing Disorder and I have seen it helps with the dyslexia as well.
The writing Brain Gyms we do help with fluidness in writing and proper lettere formation and crossing midline (which is difficult for kids with dyslexia and other learning issues and i s also very much needed for reading and writing). You can get the book for $9.00 from Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0942143051/ref=pd_sim_b_2/002-7905239-0687240?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155 There is also a teacher edition, but I have found the simple orange to be good enough ( and cost less)
my boys have: (ds1) dyslexia, central auditory processing disorder, mild SID and whatg I refer to as MAJOR absented minded professor disorder (possible Aspergers) , son #2- Asperger's Syndrome (and ALL that it entails), son#3- multiple food allergies, SID, Dyspraxia and a prelim Dx of aspergers and anxiety. I'm not sure about the anxiety, I think it is just partof everything else.
Anyway, I said that to say... I know how hrd it is to get everyones needs met and enough one on one and still get actual SCHOOL in there, let alone housework, LOL
so, feel free to come read mt daily tries to get it all in,,,
:)
Jan. 14, 2006 - You're the Winner of the book!
Posted by Anonymous
Holly -
Your the winner of the book I was giving away on my site!! Email me at susanscraps@txun.net with your mailing address and I'll get it off to you!!!
Jan. 14, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by coltsmom414
BTW..the message about winning the book was from me :)
Jan. 18, 2006 - Oh wow!!! Thanks!!
Posted by smfeet2001
I can't believe I won!! Whoo woo!!
I will email you soon.
Holly
