Scheduling for Homeschooling

We have tried several methods of scheduling. Some scheduling depends on the curriculum and the ages of your children. First we used a printed schedule where one page was one school week of five days. All subjects were written in by me for each day. Each child has their own book. As items were finished they were highlighted. When all items for the day were finished a sticker was added which was a reward for the child but made it easy for me to see what was done and what needed to be finished over the weekend.

Next we used file folders. Each subject was listed at the top of the folder. Math was written five times with the days of the week written above to know which day work was to be done.Dates were written down the side to include the week. Each lesson number was written in the space where subject and date intersect.Example at the top would be Monday math, Tuesday math, etc, Monday American History, Tuesday American History etc. Down the side would be written Aug. 14-18, Aug 21-25 etc. As each subject was completed it would be highlighted. This worked well but the whole year had to be planned in advance. One folder would be used for each semester and report card and worksheets could be kept inside the folder.

Next we used three ring binders with divders. A different subject was put on each divider. Each child could write their own assignment this way. Some subjects were scheduled by the day and we would draw columns so the year would fit. Math was scheduled this way. Other subjects like history were written by the week like August 14-18 chapter 1 including questions etc.






This year and several years in the past we have used the following method. At the top of the sheet is written name of the child and the week like August 14-18. Along the top where it is not highlighted in the picture is written the subjects. Along the side is the days of the week. Where it is highlighted are the lessons. As the lessons are finished they are highlighted. When the whole week is done a sticker is put on it. We like this method since there is more room and it can be written out by the week. Each child has there own book which also makes it easier for them to get ahead if lessons are written out by the month.