Planning, Planning, Planning (FREE Planner Download)

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3

I didn't start the day with this verse in mind, nor did I have it present when I began to plan for the new homeschool year--but I sure do now!

Let me tell you. Weeks and weeks ago I decided to try organizing our homeschool routine. Those who know me know what a huge task and undertaking this has been. I am the girl who must have her coffee in the morning, leaves sticky-notes all over her desk and tries to remember where she's left her keys and phone...this time. 

My goal this year has been to put all assignments, worksheets, etc. in a huge binder for each of the kids. Here's the method to my madness:

• They are able to check off a daily assignment list
• On the subjects they are self-sufficient they may work ahead
• I do not have to worry about printing copies of their work daily--it's already there!
• Using these tools can/will instill time management in my children because they know if they work ahead they will have that much less to do during the week

So here's what I did:

I bought paper and binders from Costco. We aren't members and do not intend to become members. It has proven to be unnecessary. Ordering online gives you 3 things:

Free Shipping.. I kid you not.

I paid $1 or less per order to cover non-membership fees. For someone who does not buy in bulk due to location, small kitchen/pantry, or risk of being over-indulgent on stuff you probably won't use by the expiration date (this girl!) it is not worth paying a membership fee.

And finally.. the orders have made it here within 3 days after being purchased. The site doesn't tell you an expected date of arrival (that I could find on their order) but it's lightning-fast!

Anywho... this is not a Costco sales pitch, so moving along...

I created a set of planner inserts/templates to use across the board for all things planning... or most things probably. I wanted something that provided weekly, daily, and monthly room for notes, assignments, and appointments. I needed a prompt to ask questions like, "did you need to schedule an appointment" or "it's so-and-so's birthday". 

Once I really got into it I realized I had created something I could easily print out and use. And then I realized I could add a link here for all of you to get ideas from or print and use  as well. You can download it here. And it's free and free is good in most cases.

UPDATE: There are several people asking for a link that does not require sign-up to another site. I found a place where I could host it for free enabling you to download with no sign-up required.

The link: http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/8/3/3333111/chaoticplanner.pdf

Let me know if there is anything you would add, change, etc. Chances are I could use those ideas too. 

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