Homeschool Worksheets

Work for You

This information is useful for the Mom's and child's homeschool worksheets.

For years, I have faithfully used these charts. Both have truly helped us stay on track (not an easy task).

Post them in convenient spots. Tape Mom's, say, on the inside of a bathroom door and the children's on the refrigerator. Use them daily. The following are several ideas to consider to get the most from the forms:

• Copy the homeschool worksheets or use them as springboards to make your own.

• Usually one sheet per week will suffice for all the children. Keep it simple.

• Notice the rows across from the main headings. These will remain blank as it is now appears, but if you have just an idea or two to add, use these rows. For example, if you'd like to add another category under Spiritual just use the actual heading as that activity.

  You could write in (or abbreviate) the additional item after. For instance--Spiritual-church committee...or white-out something and rewrite.

• Beginning with the Sunday, write the week on the line above the chart--eg. 6-4-06.

• Daily, put a quick checkmark in each box if it was accomplished it. Complete it in the evening (for the entire day) or throughout the day (individual items). I prefer the latter because it's encouraging, and regular checking reminds me to stay on track. Otherwise, I conveniently forget the Mom's "Exercise" part.

Explanation for some of the terms:
Soc/Emo
Family--immediate family
Extend. Family--grandparents, aunts, cousins, etc.
Activity--any get-togethers with friends or opportunities to learn and exercise social skills (i.e.Dad's work picnic)

Intellectual
Read--as individual or family
School/Schoolwork--anything that could pertain to lessons
Fine Arts--music/voice lessons, visit to any art gallery, Music Masters, community theater, etc.
Science--any experiments, zoo trip, excursions to nature center, etc,
Library--weekly trip to library

Physical
Any physical activity--swim lessons, softball, playground activities, etc.

Character
Activity--anything that builds character--help around the house that is above and beyond regular chores, assisting an elderly neighbor, taking dinner to a new mom, cleaning the church, etc.

In the categories of "Field Trips," "Reading," "Activity," jot down the specifics. (for example, zoo, museum, The Book of Virtues). Then keep these sheets from year to year. They are a good record of many cherished memories.

Don't forget to count any of these that can be applied to school. For example, keep a theater program as documentation, then note it in your records as hours for music or arts credit.

These homeschool worksheets are to work for you, not the reverse. Use them as tools, guides. Don't even think of allowing all those little categories to put pressure or stress on you. It is a rare day--or non-existent--that one fills in every space.

These tools provide a giant overview. Their purpose is to assist us to view the big picture, to maintain priorities and balance. We can clearly see how well we measure up. Are our actions in line with values? What is lacking in our daily schedule? Where are extra efforts needed? Then, plan your days accordingly

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