Easy Homeschool Plan: Spiral Notebook Homeschool Scheduling SIMPLIFIED

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Minimalist homeschooling means I like my time, especially in the evenings, and I like simple. So, instead of writing what my kids have to do the next day every. single. night, here is my homeschool spiral notebooking schedule SIMPLIFIED. This minimal homeschool schedule is a bullet-journal homeschool planner for record-keeping and lesson plans. Let's get your simple homeschool plan all ready for the whole year in record time!
Minimalist Homeschooling requires a simple plan, and I cannot spend 5 minutes every night per child reinventing the wheel for spiral notebook scheduling. I just can't. Plus... attendance records - check. Lesson plan and weekly schedule - check. Reading list - check. Resources list - check. Field trips and other activities - check. Sample work and student portfolio - check. All in one 10 cent notebook and about an hour for the whole year! No reinventing the wheel every. single. night. Simple is the New Smart.
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@autumnrosedearborn8923 5 лет назад

THIS SAVED ME!! I was going insane and feeling so inadequate watching all of the other homeschool planning videos. Thank you thank you!!!! I'm a minimalist and like to keep things as simple as possible. Like you I also value my time!

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Awesome Autumn! I'm so happy to help! Spread the word that homeschooling doesn't have to be crazy-complicated!

@sohappytogether88 5 лет назад

I just bought a spiral notebook for hs planning (fancy planners dont work for me) and wasnt sure how to start, This is EXACTLY the guidance I was looking for. THANKS So MUCH!!!!👍📒📚📏😆

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Hooray! So glad to hear you're off and running :). Hope to see you around...

@nellyjelly6831 2 года назад

This was exactly what I was looking for thank you so much for keeping it super simple! its perfect!

@AndreaCosta81 3 года назад

I love this so much! Was about to spend $45 on a planner for a 3 year old homeschooled child. Thank you so much for this. :)

@ZaraPhD 3 года назад

You are so very welcome! Have a great year!

@kghadzic 4 года назад

I have implemented this over the past year and it is genius!! Next year, I will add a section to record info around my son’s interests that seem to defy categories. Thank you!

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Oh! What a great idea! Thank you for coming back and letting me know how it went!

@wehomeschool2800 Год назад

This was so helpful! I struggle to keep track of notebooks so I did it in a spreadsheet using a tab for each page you listed! I can easily add or move things around and I can find it anytime I need it as it is saved in my drive!

@seasonalliving2881 3 года назад

This is brilliant. I think another alternative would be blank paper in a binder...for those of us who move stuff around a lot. 😀

@ZaraPhD 3 года назад

Of course! Do it your way!

@christinahansen4068 2 года назад

I can't believe I've been storing huge binders all over the house when this would have solved a lot of my problems. Thanks so much for this video. I'm getting us some notebooks asap.

@ZaraPhD 2 года назад

Ha ha ha. I'm so glad this helped!

@syreetaenglish251 2 года назад

This video was awesome! So helpful in really simplifying the planning process for me. Thank you!

@1bobcat4114 4 года назад

I have homeschooled for many years but never found a recordkeeping method I liked and didn't take forever. I have taken this method and adapted it to fit our home and I love it. I can't imagine ever using anything else.

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Margie! Thank you so much for this feedback. I'm so happy that this method found a happy home in your homeschool. 😁

@gracetomom 5 лет назад

Best video HANDS DOWN!!!! I’m going with this method. Thank you!

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Yay! Thanks! And, I'm so glad it helped!

@My6monthtransformation_ 11 месяцев назад

What about daily task? In the weekly sections, it list subjects but no task with those subjects. They change weekly by week, so you would have to plan it weekly

@ZaraPhD 11 месяцев назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bkf6OC0rb30.html

@kristentrask8277 4 года назад

I have not finished the video, but I have to laugh at the blank page at the front of the notebook! I NEVER write on the first page and now I know I am not alone!!

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Kristen Trask ha ha ha. There’s probably an Enneagram type or something for people like us! 😂

@sepidehsanaz 4 года назад

Me too, And I add another page right after That first one in case I want to write anything on the first page...so why really....lol..

@annahofer4929 10 месяцев назад

So is this one spiral notebook per child or one spiral notebook for the homeschool?

@ZaraPhD 10 месяцев назад

Yes. See replies to similar comments below for more info...

@Crochetedpossum 3 года назад

So, you are using that week schedule you wrote out for 6 Weeks?!

@ZaraPhD 3 года назад

Yes! The key word here is "schedule," not "lesson plan." This schedule allocates time to work on specific subjects, so yes, you would keep making progress in those subjects over several weeks. This follow-up video may clarify that logic: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bkf6OC0rb30.html

@cynique100 Год назад

So would you have to make a separate notebook for each child?

@ZaraPhD Год назад

Short answer: Yup. See other comments for more discussion on this 👇

@loveofinquiry3839 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing and I love ur handwriting!

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

You're so welcome, and thanks!

@rochellebrown6551 3 года назад

Do you use one notebook for all children? Or does each child need his own?

@ZaraPhD 3 года назад

This is one for each child. I really need to make a video of how I use one notebook for all of us...

@mytreasuredlife4993 5 лет назад

What do you consider major and minor subjects? Loved this way to plan 😍 Thanks for sharing.

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Hi there! You're so welcome! The major and minor subjects are based on the Minimalist Homeschooling process laid out in the Minimalist homeschooling book and the Master Class Simple is the New Smart: resources.zaraphd.com/simple-is-the-new-smart. It would be hard for me to do it justice in a sentence or two since it depends on your particular homeschool :).

@brissetcousin8556 4 года назад

I really like this way of planning, it looks so easy and so inexpensive. I will be using it for my kiddos. Thank you.

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Brisset Cousin Yay! You’re welcome!!!

@cassiepauley8973 Год назад

So you only write down six weeks at a time? Then do another six when those six are up? How do you use the rest of the book for written assignments? Do you just write down what they did for the day or six weeks or do you take completes work in there?

@ZaraPhD Год назад

I'm not sure that I understand all of your question, but yes, I do 6 weeks at a time, and then plan another 6 weeks because life changes. But sometimes I use the same schedule for 9 weeks, or more. You can use it for as long as it works for you. The back of the book is used as a "portfolio," which has representative samples of work.

@KriziaWorkAtHome Год назад

I'm confused heavy about this as well. And understand your questions cause I have the same ones. I don't see 6 weeks of planning besides writing down lists. I would love for this to be helpful for me but I am so lost on the method.

@ZaraPhD Год назад

@@KriziaWorkAtHome Yes, it is a daily routine: a to-do list of which subjects will be covered, at what time each day. This video will help with the concept of not using detailed lesson plans: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bkf6OC0rb30.html

@brittanyrascoe1363 Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing! It seems so simple and that’s what makes it so brilliant. Wishing you all the best.

@sapianolessons 5 месяцев назад

I love this idea and am thinking of testing homeschooling this summer. How can I use this program for middle and high school students?

@cassiepauley8973 Год назад

So it’s one per kid?

@ZaraPhD Год назад

Short answer: Yup. See other comments for more discussion on this 👇

@sarahfignutmum8235 3 года назад

I am only half way through this video. I love this system so much. We are new to homeschooling and struggling to find our feet. This looks like it would work for us. Thank you so much for sharing

@ZaraPhD 3 года назад

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! Welcome to homeschooling and welcome to my channel. Wishing you a wonderful year!

@yessumify Год назад

I think this and having a good plan in place will make SUCH a difference for our homeschool this year! Thank the Lord! I'm getting so excited 😊 🤗 hope everyone has a wonderful year!

@ZaraPhD Год назад

Wishing you a fantastic year!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this kind comment!

@shirleyrogers2491 5 лет назад

LOVE this! Just what I was looking for! Super simple is best for my brain :)

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

I am so glad this helps! Thank you for your comment, and for watching! Wishing you all the simple things...

@saritamendoza3153 4 года назад

I love this!!!! Thank you!! Such a lightbulb moment!!

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Sarita Mendoza you are so welcome! 😘

@500deanna 2 года назад

EVERYTHING about this video is inspiring! ✨💖✨

@sheridanfox5733 5 лет назад

Were in n Australia and our school year starts in January... Yesterday, i got all our school aged children a spiral notebook and have drawn out the year... I Left 2 pages between our weeks as one is the spare and the second for our coop work.. (we do 3 weeks a month schooling so i know we wont need more than a page for coop) Im so excited BRING ON JANUARY 7th when we start!! Youve brought passion back for me THANK YOU!!

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Hooray! Thanks so much for the feedback, and I hope you have a GREAT year with your kiddos!

@sheridanfox5733 5 лет назад

Thanks Zara!!! Wondering.... how do you keep your files and general stuff together?? Extra notes, spelling words, books to have on hand

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

@@sheridanfox5733, Thanks for asking! Maybe I'll have to do a video on that! You bring up a few different things, so I'll try to address them briefly. I have a "control binder" with dividers for personal, school, business, etc. Each section also has a folder. So, I put school ideas hole-punched there, and any random assignments I'd like to do in the folder. Having just one folder limits the amount of random things I collect. Our spelling is an all-in-one book: www.amazon.com/gp/product/188882719X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=zaraphd-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=188882719X&linkId=68db08592a191a825eb2516de0b6e3d4 (afflink). Finally, I try to keep my "books to have on hand" to a minimum. If it's not the best way to learn it, I don't keep it; and if we're not studying it now, it's not in our daily space. I have a shelf in a hall closet for the books to be passed down, or subjects we're not studying right now. Each of my kids has one magazine holder for their "school books," and I have 2 for my teaching manuals and odds and ends: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZD11YH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=zaraphd-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B06ZZD11YH&linkId=785b2a4f2732d6db83fe6bafb8703362 (afflink). I hope that helps!

@sheridanfox5733 5 лет назад

AMAZING!!!!! Thank You Zara.... I now have a direction and a new project fo do.. your ideas are perfect and i can see just how well this is going to work for us... A MILLION TIMES THANK YOU

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

You are so welcome! Wishing you all the simple things...

@HeidiMenssenMeadows 5 лет назад

How do you use this system to log hours? Our state requires hours logged in addition to a plan book and work samples.

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Our state doesn't require hours, just days, so I am not sure what the requirements exactly have to be. In this case, each line represents a certain amount of time (you can choose), so you can always put the hours up at the top of each day's columns, and multiply by the number of dates that you complete that schedule. Or, use several pages at the beginning of the book with columns where you simply write date and hours. Will that work?

@Dreblueskies 3 года назад

This what great! Simple and flexible. Do you still use this system?

@ZaraPhD Год назад

Yes! I have modified it a bit, but yes, it still works.

@Dreblueskies Год назад

@@ZaraPhD Please consider a video showing your updates to it 🙂 I have used several planners and they always feel like too much and then it’s a waste of money. 🤦🏻‍♀️

@ZaraPhD Год назад

@@Dreblueskies It is virtually the same. Try it out! If you find you do/or don't need some information, it is so easy to tweak 😁.

@samanthasmith7978 6 лет назад

Love this concept:). My question is...how do you add in homework from coop into the 6 subjects? Do you make coop homework 1 of the major subjects or 1 of the minor subjects or do you not include it in the 3 major or 3 minor and just add it before or after the 6 subjects?:). Thanks!!!

@ZaraPhD 6 лет назад

Hi Samantha! Clearly you're referring to the minimalist homeschooling planning process, and the quick answer is that it depends on whether the subjects that they're learning in coop are major or minor, and then treat them appropriately. Thanks for stopping by facebook to chat more about this :).

@kathrynwhelbourn2140 5 месяцев назад

I love this!! Thank you so much!!

@ltcguillen 4 года назад

Omg, you are a life-saver!!! I was not prepared to home-school and work full-time. This has helped me tremendously! God bless you! 🙏🙏🙏

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Yay! You got this!

@analigiasoeiro 3 года назад

Same here. Working full time, starting homeschooling and have a 1 year old at home is not easy and leaves me no time. Just finished setting up this notebook and I’m so excited!!

@lifewithjenniferHS 5 лет назад

thanks so much for this video. i am going to do this when planning for this new school year.

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

You are so welcome! Hooray for simple planning!

@Honesttalks287 6 лет назад

Loved your video...keeping it simple. 😊

@ZaraPhD 6 лет назад

Thanks! Simple is the new smart ;).

@mamilagrosantonio2227 4 года назад

Hi zara. Thank you for this video.. you helped me a lot this is what am looking for.. simple, cheap yet it has everything.. New subscriber from Philippines.. Looking forward for more videos.. Thanks... 💕💕

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

ma milagros antonio why hello there! I am so happy to help! Welcome ❤️

@tscarberry5914 2 месяца назад

I love this! Thank you!!

@arwenrosalie3031 4 года назад

Idk if its just me, but I dont like the idea of coop. I am stingy with my time. My energy and I know its supposed to help me in the process of homeschooling. But to me its wasting time. I guess I am just too minimalist. Does anyone else feel that way?

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

I know you're not alone, but I think it depends on each homeschooler's particular set of values, and therefore, priorities. What coops offer are clearly not a priority to your homeschool, and that's cool. Manwhile, coops meet some of the priorities of other homeschoolers. Everyone filling their days with what is most needed and most loved - without the extra - is "minimalist."

@jaymediane 4 года назад

How might this work for a less formal schedule, like where would you reference exam days, exhibitions, or recitation programs--they are not on the normal schedule and they don't technically fall under resources, books, or field trips? Also, where would daily assignments come in--whereas the schedule would reference general subjects, how would you include either what was done or what should be done next, e.g., math less 12?

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Hey there! Thanks for asking! I put any not-on-the-schedule activities on its own page, or label the field trips page "Field Trips & Activities." So, standardized testing days, summer camps, and such would go there, for me, for example. As for daily assignments, I am going to link to another video... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bkf6OC0rb30.html. I HIGHLY recommend that video, but a quick summary is: I specify quantities of work, not specific details. As in, I would say something like 20 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 chapter, 2 lessons... so every day is "do the next thing" in that subject.

@countrylivinghomeschoolmom5644 5 лет назад

A very good model that is changeable for each individual family schedule and number of kids in the family. Thanks

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Yes! I have 4 of my own, and in the past, I have even used this for everyone, not just one child per notebook. Maybe it's time to make a video about that....

@annieslittleblessings3368 5 лет назад

I would love to see a video on 1 notebook for several kids. We have 5 total and it sour first year homeschooling our 3 oldest. 3rd, 1st and kinder and our 3 & 2 year olds school when they want. Thank you for your video.

@AliiceCruz21 3 года назад

It seems great I a got lost mid way ... I wanna try it

@segarrafamjj1927 5 лет назад

Would you be able to do a more in depth video on how this should work for homeschooling ? I am new to homeschooling and feel kind of lost watching this.

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Hi Segarra! Welcome to homeschooling! Maybe what is missing is your specific subjects. You would decide on 6-7 things to learn, and write those subjects in either every day, or every other day, or once a week, etc. I'm all about keeping things simple. The WHOLE process is in my book, Minimalist Homeschooling (see the links above), or you are always welcome to come see us in the Simple is the New Smart membership where we work on designing the homeschool you imagine in real-time :). resources.zaraphd.com/simple-is-the-new-smart

@KriziaWorkAtHome Год назад

I have been homeschooling for 7 years and confused by this method as well. Confused on how it's simplified and minimal. I'm a minimalist as well and see this is just a manual way to do a general task in homeschooling.

@cayaelle1656 4 года назад

Exactly what I need! Thank you new subscriber here

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

You are so very welcome! Thank you for the feedback, and welcome!

@cristinandcrew6202 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed your video. It is a great way to do scheduling! One question, when you say you leave space for sample work, how does that look? My girls are pretty young, so I'm just now needing to have portfolios and show work. Is it like they right in it, or you you write up something for them to look at...? Thanks.

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

I think you can do it however works best for your child, and depending on what is required for your portfolio. What do you need to include in your portfolio? How much sample work do you need, and of what? Or, do you need summaries? How often? How much of that can they do, or you do in the notebook?

@shannonhernandez-cruz9980 5 лет назад

I keep watching this trying to figure out if I am missing something.... Why do I only leave 5 blank pages after weekly schedule? Wouldn't you leave 36 since there are 36 weeks in the school year?

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Hi Shannon, thanks for asking! The weekly schedule you create can be used over and over and over again for several weeks. You are specifying subjects, not specific lesson plans. So, I use each schedule for about 6 weeks, personally, before I switch to new subjects. That's also why I left 6-7 lines at the bottom of the page for dates. Therefore, I have to make a 6-week schedules 6 times. So, 5 extra pages allows me to do that. If you only change subjects every quarter, then you will need fewer pages. I hope that helps!

@shannonhernandez-cruz9980 5 лет назад

Yes that makes much more sense. Thank you. One more question. Do you also do lesson plans daily in this notebook? If so how do you do that.

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

@@shannonhernandez-cruz9980 - Nope! No daily lesson plans! You know your subject, you know your resources, so you do the next thing! Nice and simple :). If you're struggling to wrap your head around this sort of simplifying, check out the blog: www.zaraphd.com/minimalist-homeschooling-blog or subscribe to my RU-vid channel so you can see all of my Minimalist Homeschooling tutorials. I definitely do things differently from what is normally prescribed ;). Wishing you all the simple things!

@sepidehsanaz 4 года назад

@@ZaraPhD I think you don't need to answer half of my questions that I just posted....lol..Here most people asked them...Thanks for explaining though.

@sepidehsanaz 4 года назад

@@ZaraPhD What do you mean by before switching to a new subject? Can you give me an example of subjects? I am trying to figure things out, as this September(hopefully) would be my first Homeschooling year. Each subjects is not a lesson ? e.g. Science, Language art, social studies etc?

@FecundusEducation 5 лет назад

This is great! I’m doing more or less the same but in Evernote, although I’ve always preferred the writing down part (I remember it better). Do you use this same notebook for all children’s subjects?

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

I use one notebook for one child in this example - and yes, for all of that child's subjects. I have also used one notebook for planning multiple children in the past, when they were younger - again, for all subjects. Thanks for watching!

@mariahbriggs5141 3 года назад

Do you use this or do the kids use this? I love the simplicity of this. Have you ever used a notebook for more of an instructional guide for what you will be teaching? I would love to see one.

@ZaraPhD 3 года назад

When my kids are younger, I use it. As they get older, they use it. I'm not sure what you mean about an "instructional guide." Can you tell me more about what information you mean?

@lisalizotte3144 5 лет назад

That was awesome! Do you have one per kid because you stated sample work?

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Hi Lisa, and thanks! Yup! Right now I have one per kid because my two oldest do a lot of independent work. When they were younger, I did use one spiral notebook for all (the color coded pencils were especially nice), BUT I did one page per day with a column for each kid, instead of one page per week. So we would flip to the correct day in the planner each morning. Does that make sense?

@amymaldonado7278 4 года назад

This is an excellent idea, to save on time & resources. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

You are so very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment :)

@lulusp1023 4 года назад

Home schooling this sept...using the notebook.....amazing idea. Love the video..gracias!!!!

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

You're so welcome! Thanks for the comment :)

@autumnrosedearborn8923 5 лет назад

Oh one question! Your resources list... Do you add the resources for all of the subjects you do or do you keep separate resource lists for each core subject? What about unit studies?

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Hi Autumn! I personally don't use unit studies, but I think that the answer would be the same either way. I just write down all the resources on one page as they come. I often add resources as the year goes on, and so they all end up on one page. If I did a unit study, I imagine I would write a title for the unit study on that page. You can write the subject for that resource next to it if you need more details for reporting purposes.

@HerRealMomLife 5 лет назад

Oh My!!! Where has this video been?? Running to the store to get spiral notebooks now!!! Thank you for sharing!!

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Ha ha ha. So happy to help you! Wishing you all the simple things... -Zara

@jenniexfuller 5 лет назад

One notebook per child?

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

In this case, yes, this is one notebook per child. I have used one notebook when the kids were young for the whole family. In that case, you'll need to allow more pages for resource and reading lists (one list per child), and schedule one *day* per page, rather than one *week* per page. Right? So a whole page for Monday would have columns showing what each child does during what time. Then, the next page would show what each child does on Tuesdays. Again, you will need more pages to do you weekly plan, but it works much the same. Perhaps I'll have to do a follow-up video on that ;).

@Lillbetlayne 4 года назад

I saw your address when you sent me my SITNS stuff... DC is a heck of a field trip from there!

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

That's where I am originally from, and most of my family is still there! So, luckily, we get to take an annual trip, and we always try to do at least one field trip :).

@troninawiggins49 5 лет назад

I'm crying as I watch this...as I felt so overwhelmed with planning and making sure they were getting taught what they needed to know

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Awww. I hope this puts your sweet mama's heart at ease :). Wishing you all the simple things this school year!

@troninawiggins49 5 лет назад

@@ZaraPhD thank you so much...much love to you and your family🤗

@pennylayne710 5 лет назад

What is the measurement for making the columns in the daily schedule? This is great! Thank you!

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

I replied to another comment... if I remember correctly, they are about 3cm wide for 5 columns in a standard spiral notebook :).

@amymaldonado7278 4 года назад

I will be experimenting with this Fall 2020

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Wishing you a simple year!

@HumannestHomeschool 2 года назад

I was struggling to keep up my homeschool plans but I'm much more relieved of achieving unrealistic plans. Very much great idea- i needn't to worry about every single night about lesson plan but now i need to remind myself only after every 6weeks. It's very very realistic and achievable.

@kirstenmcomie6929 5 лет назад

on the weekly schedule you didn't use one inch and didn't note the spacing. what works best?

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

I think it depends on the size of your notebook. For 5 days, and a standard spiral notebook, I make each column 1-1/8 inch, or 3 cm.

@ninilovenana 3 года назад

11:36 so the students use the same book to do written assignments in. If that’s what it means, it’s a fantastic idea!! My kids already started their books but I can always use the back of the book for these things.

@ZaraPhD 3 года назад

Yes! The book probably won't fit all of their written assignments (unless you get a multi-subject one - great idea!), but I definitely use it as a portfolio for sample work.

@ninilovenana 3 года назад

@@ZaraPhD thanks. My kids are young and don’t write to much currently but I’m sooo doing this.

@SimplyCynthia606 2 года назад

This just saved me so much money from buying an expensive planner! Thank you!

@gervaisehedrick5411 Год назад

Best video EVER!!!! No more planners for me!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

@ZaraPhD Год назад

You're so welcome!!! Have a very happy New Year!

@mybestlifevsg7260 2 года назад

I never comment on videos but I had to with this to applaud you. This is definitely a game changer for many and cost effective. I am definitely subscribing. Thanks for sharing

@ivelissebouet9563 2 года назад

Great!!! I’ve bought different planners and non of them helped me. Definitely, I’m doing this instead. Thank you 😊

@neumans.keeping.life.simpl7396 4 года назад

Would you add read aloud books to the kids reading list?

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

That really is up to you. Typically, if it is something that I want to remember to read for future children; or readings that contribute to educational requirements that may need to be met, I will be sure to list them. Or, if a child derives a lot of pride or satisfaction out of seeing how many books you have read in total, then keeping an exhaustive list may suit your family. :)

@jennapye31 4 года назад

Hi Zara, trying to follow your tutorial and have some quick questions: how do you use this planner for written assignments (mentioned toward the end)? and do you keep a separate binder to store all the weekly print outs for what you "have" done (from your other vid)? when there are multiple resource books that go along with a spine curriculum, do you list those in the resource section or book list? ie, Teaching Character Through Literature (Beautiful Feet) has a manual along with multiple selected books to read throughout the year. Would you list the TM in resources and then individual books in the book list?

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Hi there! I don't have a lot of weekly print-outs, personally, but my children do have daily math work, for example. Those books are stored separately. I use the back of the book for sample work. For example, if we're going to spend a lot of time doing a great writing project, then I may have them write the final copy in their notebook - or even the whole process to show the development. It's really up to you, and if you have any state requirements. The possibilities are endless. Copywork? Narrations? Science observations? Open-ended space for your child to write things they love? Gratitude journal? Do what suits your school 😊.

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Also, I use either the reverse scheduling, or this daily scheduling - I don't use both at the same time. I think different seasons benefit from different schedules. If you want to use a spiral notebook for reverse scheduling, you would skip making daily column pages, and draw 6 squares on your page, instead. Allow enough room for as many weeks as you will be reverse scheduling. And, yes, I list all of our resources in the resource list - mostly because I don't use a boxed curriculum, and it helps me remember what we used as my younger children grow into the grades I have already taught. Really, don't be paralyzed by details. Include what will be most useful to you. If listing just "Beautiful Feet Teaching Character Through Literature" is sufficient for you, don't feel obligated to write more. Be sure to meet state requirements. ❤️

@sepidehsanaz 4 года назад

@@ZaraPhD I just purchased your book, the more I read the more I am getting confused...lol..so I go to read your book, but if I had any question, where Can I ask that question?

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

@@sepidehsanaz I have a facebook community facebook.com/groups/minimalisthomeschoolingzara specifically for people implementing minimalist homeschooling. I'd love to see you there!

@rebeccabeard2964 5 лет назад

This is GENIUS. Thank you thank you!

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

You are very welcome :)

@keeperofmyhome 4 года назад

Great idea! 👏🏽

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment! :)

@homeschooledaroundtheworld4660 5 лет назад

That’s a great idea to start my bullet journal. Thank you for a great video.

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

You are so welcome! I am so glad that this helps. Thanks for watching, and for your feedback :).

@visserrific 4 года назад

This is great! Thanks for sharing.

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

You are so welcome! Thank you for commenting!

@meeghantearle2683 4 года назад

Thank you dear heart ..... you are a mother home educating her children.... wanting to spend time with your blessings not a pretty planner. Wishing you joy love.

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Thank you, Meeghan! You nailed it! The time we spend with them is what makes a great homeschool... not the pretty planner. 💝

@ReginaCordoba 5 лет назад

New subbie

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Regina Crystal Cordoba welcome!

@deannawalker7612 Год назад

I am a retired teacher, working with 2 grandsons. I am grateful for this video. I have been searching for a way to get this started. I spent hours making plans at school and standing over copy machines. Don’t want to do that anymore. I like simple, too.

@ZaraPhD Год назад

Welcome to homeschooling! I hope you have a great year!

@amandaleeg7791 6 лет назад

I do something similar...:)

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Simple is the New Smart! Right?

@chanellergful 5 лет назад

LOOOOOOOVE THIS!!!

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback!

@whoarethis Год назад

I just found this video as im searching for advice starting our homeschooling journey. I am so glad I found this now. it makes it all feel so manageable now! thanks so much!

@ZaraPhD Год назад

You are so very welcome! Happy to help 😁😁

@ginakitsuse2796 3 года назад

Brilliant! Thank you :)

@ZaraPhD 3 года назад

You are so very welcome!

@Samarajoii 5 лет назад

super simple thanks

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

You are so very welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

@jennicane4630 5 лет назад

This is great for little ones where I'm in charge of doing the lesson, but how does this work for older kids who do independent work? Do you just check their work every day to be sure they actually did the "next thing"?

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Hi Jenni! I think that depends on the dynamic between you and your children. The example I show here is for my older children, and they use the notebooks largely themselves. I guess I would do that thing where I answer a question with another question: How do you currently supervise your children and make sure that they are doing their work?

@jennicane4630 5 лет назад

@@ZaraPhD Thnx for the reply! Currently I give my older boys a weekly checklist with specific page numbers for each subject for each day, and they must have me sign off on their list each day. It sounds rigid, but before giving them specific assignments, I found that they would they would try to get away with doing as little work as possible- or none at all. Even with the checklist, I still have to follow up and make sure they actually did the assignments and page numbers make it easier for me to keep track. The system works, but it takes time. I would love to streamline the process.

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

I get it. My oldest 2 still need to be held accountable. I specify on their list how much I expect them to do - either how many lessons, how many pages, or how many minutes. I am militant about them putting dates on their work so that I know what they did each day. This seems to remedy the need to specify the exact lessons - it's a "do the next thing" with expectations :). Of course, you'll still have to use whatever accountability/consequences work for your family if the work doesn't get done, and keep an eye on them throughout the day.

@jennicane4630 5 лет назад

@@ZaraPhD Requiring dates on the pages is such a great (and simple) idea! I think I will do a test run with one of their subjects to see how they handle it. Thanks again for your time!

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

@@jennicane4630, of course! Let me know how it goes! Wishing you all the simple things, Zara

@melissacurled 6 месяцев назад

This is how i think! Finally! Thank you.

@debbieo9773 4 года назад

Wish I can like this video more than one time

@CutTheFatWellness 4 года назад

Thank you, I knew IT had to be a simpler way to plan Home school !!You are amazing Thankyou.! Just keep it Simple!!!

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

Ha ha ha! That's what I'm here for! Thank you so much for the feedback :)

@jessiepatterson9433 5 лет назад

Thank you for this!!!!!

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

You're so very welcome! :)

@jod4887 5 лет назад

Thank you Zara! New subscriber from England 😊🙋 this is just what I have been looking for, simple, clear, to the point and all boxes ticked! I'm going to watch some more of your videos now for some more inspiration!! Thanks again 😁

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Hi Jo from England!!! I'm so happy this helps :). I hope you have a great year!

@rgar21 3 года назад

I like your handwriting!

@ZaraPhD 3 года назад

Awww, shucks. Thanks! 😁

@homeschoolreaders9598 3 года назад

You’re a genius ♥️

@ZaraPhD 3 года назад

Ha ha ha. We all have a bit of genius in us, don't we 😉. Thanks for taking the time to brighten my day!

@Crochetedpossum 3 года назад

Bless you!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️🐐

@ZaraPhD 3 года назад

What??!!! I got a 🐐!!! I'm not freaking out or anything. Really. Ok. Maybe I am a little. And blushing. 😘

@hellokitty8552 4 года назад

You are so smart

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

WOW! Thanks! ;). I'm so glad this helped!

@jencope02 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

You are so very welcome!

@lilianahicks2387 4 года назад

Where do you find these 10 cent notebooks?

@gorillacharity9559 4 года назад

Back to school sales Stock up like our mothers did

@ZaraPhD 4 года назад

What he said. Back to school sales for the win!

@Babsbakes 5 лет назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I have been looking for a simplified way. I have 1 child left. I needed simple and I am thrilled I found you! 💕

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Yay! I'm thrilled you found me, too! Thanks so much for the comment

@cemetarymama 6 лет назад

What state do you live in? I live in Florida. Will this work for Florida?

@ZaraPhD 6 лет назад

Hi Elaine. I am not in Florida, so I am not familiar with state requirements there. Always incorporate whatever information your state requires - hopefully as simply as you can! :) PS- Anyone who needs/wants a lot of sample work can use a larger multi-subject notebook with dividers. Use the first section for planning, and the subsequent sections for your student's work.

@lisalizotte3144 5 лет назад

Yes this will work in Florida depending on the evaluator. Florida is a very relaxed state when it comes to homeschool. I am an evaluator/certified teacher and homeschool my children.

@ZaraPhD 5 лет назад

Thanks for jumping in on this, Lisa! Good to know :).

@imrickjamesl2134 2 года назад

🔥 AMAZING! 🔥Yessir , I had been watching video after video and screen shot so many good ideas but ones I will probably never get around to 🤦replicating ! UNTIL I came across your channel and immediately felt stress melt away!😍 Love the vibe as a fellow homeschool mama and this is SIMPLE and right up my alley my lady💯🙌🔥💪💜NEW SUBSCRIBER!!!