Snail Pace Transformations

Transforming Life Inch by Inch

  • Home
  • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
  • My Story
    • Let’s Chat!
  • Work At Home
    • Reselling
    • Point Programs
    • Blogging
  • 52 Resources For Stretching Your Money
  • Freebies
  • My Reading List

Time Mangement Tip 26: How To Create A Homeschooling Plan That Encourages Independent Learning

October 26, 2012 By Victoria 4 Comments

Share

Last updated on August 17th, 2019 at 03:44 am

(Links in this post are affiliate links. I will be compensated when you make a purchase by clicking those links. See my disclosure page for more information)
how to create a homeschooling plan that encourages independent learning

 

Our family homeschooling goal is to raise independent learners.

When the children were little, I spent 3 to 4 hours a day, teaching  them to read and write.

Now that all three children are successful at both those skills, homeschooling takes up 1 to 2 hours of my day.

A lot of our success of being “hands off” homeschoolers is in the planning. Each summer I spend approximately 20  hours planning out the following year.

During planning I :

1. Create a written daily plan for each child:

This includes when the school day starts, when breaks are, how long each subject should take, what to do in each subject, and what to bring to parents for marking.

2. Research curriculum

I want curriculum that works with the child’s learning style, and is user friendly.

3. Seek out audio and visual additions

We use textbooks that come with an audio book version and have our children listen along as they read. Not only does this help their comprehension but it frees up my time as I no longer have to help them with words they don’t know how to pronounce. Two audio sources our family loves is the CD versions of Mystery of History, and Exploring Creation (upper grades only).

4. Seek out virtual flash cards and workbooks

I love apple apps. for i-touch that replace the need for route flash cards in math and other memorization areas such as state recognition.

Our family also uses Spelling City to give spelling tests,  Critical Thinking Co. software instead of grammar workbooks and Teaching Textbooks instead of math books. All of  these programs do the marking for me.

Looking for homeschooling tips? Follow my Homeschooling board on Pinterest.

Dig Into The Time Management  Series Using The Links Below

 

Introduction: 31 Days Of Time Saving Tips For The Work-At-Home Mom

Day One: Perform a Time Audit

Day Two: Night Owl Or Morning Bird?

Day Three: Where are Your Largest Windows?

Day Four: Making the Most of Small Windows

Day Five: Daily To Do Lists

Day Six: Maximizing The To Do List

Day Seven: Say No

Day Eight: Eliminate Poor Yes Choices

Day Nine: Put Your Time Offenders On a Budget

Day Ten: Combine Joy

Day Eleven: Making Effective Use of Waiting Time

Day Twelve: Making Use of Travel Time

Day Thirteen: Making The Most of Mom Taxi in Waiting Time

Day Fourteen: Take Time to Rest a Few Moments Each Day

Day Fifteen: Tag-Team

Day Sixteen: Involve the Kids

Day Seventeen: Mechanical Slaves

Day Eighteen: Outside Help

Day Nineteen: Timer Magic

Day Twenty: Take a Rest Day

Day Twenty One: Less Stuff, Less Mess, More Time

Day Twenty Two: Hold A Family Work Bee

Day Twenty Three: Keep Gatherings Simple

Day Twenty Four: Saving Time in The Kitchen

Day Twenty Five: The Self Cleaning Home

Day Twenty Six: Streamlining Your Homeschooling day (you are here)

Day Twenty Seven: Create an I Did It List 

Day Twenty Eight: Create a Simple Cleaning Routine

Day Twenty Nine: Create To Go Bags

Day Thirty: Making Minimum Standards

Day Thirty One: Treat Life Like a Marathon Not a Sprint

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headphones like these ones have been an essential tool in our homeschooling over the years. This allows several children to listen to their different lessons at once  without distraction.

Get snail-e-mail in your inbox each week!

A weekly email with the feel of snail mail. A peek into my week, a few deals so good I just have to share, and links to all of Snail Pace Transformations latest posts!

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Powered by ConvertKit

Share

Filed Under: 31 Days

Comments

  1. Savannah says

    October 27, 2012 at 4:58 am

    I found you through Hip Home School Moms. I think that you have some great time saving ideas on your site and I would love it if you would share them at “Look! What We Did!” -Savannah http://lookwhatwedid-homeschool.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Victoria says

      October 27, 2012 at 6:42 am

      Thanks perhaps I will post my 31 days series in the November edition.

      Reply
  2. Jessy at Our Side of the Mountain says

    October 30, 2012 at 10:29 am

    Great ideas! I have been using more on-line sources lately and just printing out “tests” or “reviews”. (It saves on paper too and trying to organize it all!)

    Reply
    • Victoria says

      October 30, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      Yes we have saved a lot on paper since switching over to doing spelling tests on line.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Follow Snail Pace Transformations

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Looking for something?

Sign Up For My Newsletter

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Powered by ConvertKit

Hi, I'm Victoria

Welcome to the Snail Pace Transformations blog where I share my tips for improving finances and home management one small step at a time. Why small? Because small changes are more likely to transform your life.

My Book Thrifty & Thriving Available On Amazon

Recent Posts

  • Spread Love This Valentine’s Day With These 10 Bible Verses
  • A Simple & Quick Decluttering Plan For Busy People
  • 14 Christmas Gift Ideas For People Who Love Their Kindle
  • 10 Affordable Gifts That Encourage Family Time
Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2021 · Genesis Framework by StudioPress Themes · Blog Design By Blogelina