Weekly Homeschool Prep for an Awesome Week

Getting geared up to take on a new week

We're going into our 8th week of school and so far I'm just happy that we're moving along nicely. I want to start a new habit of preparing well for the week to come. I realize that the girls VA teachers spend time prepping, how much more important should it be that I prepare? As I've learned, I need to prioritize my program for the girls over the Charter school plans. So if I were to be completely prepared for this week, what would it look like? What activities should I have done before the week begins? What are the most essential things that have to be done before Monday hits?

Well my mind is already tinkering about the numerous ways to be organized, but I'm going to just include the essentials for now. 

Sabbath Day Preparation

1. Choose clothes for Sabbath

2. Review Sabbath schedule

3. Choose Sabbath activity after church

4. Write Sabbath Checklist (if time)

Prepare Bible Lessons

1. Print out activity sheets in activity book

2. Gather spelling word sheets

3. Print out Memory verse in big letters

4. Place activity items neatly in their clipboard holder

5. Tape memory verse in their room

6. Find appropriate bird photos to look through

Choose clothes

1. Wash or Fold clothes if necessary 

2. Choose favorite clothes for the week

3. Fold them neatly

4. Place them in their drawers or elsewhere for easy retrieval

Choose Personal Development Goals

1. Choose their individual personal development goals for the week or month

2. Print out trackers and place them neatly in their clipboard holder

3. Talk about possible reward

Read over History and Science Lessons

1. Read over lessons for the week

2. Gather necessary materials

3. Place in designated area

Review Daily Schedule

1. Review the daily schedule and make adjustments along the way

2. Identify if it flows well

3. Check for downtime, reading, outdoors, baking, service, and play time

Prepare for Co-op

1. Choose clothes

2. Choose breakfast, lunch, and dinner

3. Review lesson

4. Review schedule for that day

Schedule something inspiring, enjoyable, or breathtaking

1.  Watch nature documentary

2. Go on a hike with friends

3. Go to the park

4. Have dinner or lunch with friends

5. Play with the chickens

6. Beautify the outdoors

7. Record a song and send it to someone

8. Read through a picture book together

Prepare for Virtual Academy

1. Print out teacher materials

2. Turn in assignments if necessary

3. Place their weekly plans in see-through binder

 

These are just some of the things that I think are important in preparing for the week. It may seem like a lot, but I can just winnow it down to the most essential ones. The idea is to prepare now so that I don't feel overwhelmed in the week. I also want to make sure that I'm prioritizing their spiritual development, self-improvement, and a sense of enjoyment and service in their daily lives. It will take some time to get it all right. But I'm hopeful that each week will feel better and more organized.  Every day I'm building the life that I want to live for the sake of myself and my family. A life of beauty, awe, inspiration, enjoyment, love, service, growth, and spirituality all grounded in God's ideal for His children.