As we enter her first grade year, I will continue using the planning and record-keeping method that seemed to best fit our situation last year. At the beginning of each week, I make notes of any subjects I intend for us to discuss, gathering reference books, noting page numbers, bookmarking websites, finding videos, scheduling related outings, and compiling any other hands-on materials. As we progress through our learning time, I use a chart like the one below to make notes of what we actually complete each day. I use the bottom portion to record her sports, lessons, activities, field trips, and any other learning-related events during the week.

At the end of the week, I type up my handwritten notes. This gives me an opportunity to reflect on what we've done and see what items will be carried over to the following week. It also gives me a neat record of what we've covered. At the end of our academic year, I will have prepared documentation of all completed lessons as the basis of my annual summary. Here's a completed week from this past year.

This system is likely to evolve as Pip gets older, but for now, it's a great fit.
This looks like it would work well for us, too! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it!
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