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10 Best Ways to Transport Homeschool Curriculum {Gift Ideas Too}

November 19, 2019 | Leave a Comment
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Life is busy and learning is spent more and more on the go. Too, learning should be flexible and can happen anywhere. Whether you want to change the place your kids learn like to the park or are planning a vacation, you’ll love these 10 best ways to easily transport homeschool curriculum.

ONE/ Not just any old backpack.

A backpack is a good option for each kid and each kid can keep his books and supplies separate. Besides we all love school supplies and backpacks are great ways to pack it all up and head to the park.

If you’re going on a longer trip like we did overseas we used the Coleman and Swiss Gear backpacks. They were large, sturdy, and I carried our mobile printer and big laptop in the ones we bought.

Too, if you’re going to do a lot of traveling, a sturdier backpack to hold laptops and printers is best. An inexpensive one works elsewhere and is perfect for park days.

10 Best Ways to Transport Homeschool Curriculum. When learning on the go, grab one of these nifty tools for transporting homeschool curriculum @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus.

TWO/ Reusable canvas tote/grocery bag.

You can use those plastic bags you get at the grocery store, but I love the canvas totes and some come with pockets so you can have a place to store your supplies.

Transporting Homeschool Curriculum

Put the books and supplies in the tote and we’re off to the park or beach on a pretty day to learn outside.

THREE/ Not just any old milk crates, but collapsible milk crates.

Milk crates are an inexpensive option to carry your curriculum, but when we did that we still had to find a place to put our milk crates. That meant they normally took up space on the picnic table top.

It still works, but I love the collapsible milk crates. Take out your supplies and collapse the crates to put out of your way. Nifty!!

FOUR/Clipboards with storage.

Clipboards with storage are hard to beat when you want to pick up and go for the day.

Clipboards are built in desks and make for a great tool when your kids won’t have a table or don’t want to learn at a table.

When my kids had to spend long days at the hospital with me as I took care of my sick husband, we changed out activities each day in the storage part of the clipboard.

Pick up and go and your homeschooling on the go is ready to move with you

Storing Curriculum on the Go

FIVE/Small free standing tote.

Then I love this storage tote because it’s both free standing and has handles. When you don’t need to carry a lot, it’s the perfect size.

If you need just a few pads of paper and a place to store your supplies upright, this expanding paper folio is the perfect answer.

SIX/ Nifty storage tote with a divided tray.

This next storage box is great for keeping supplies organized. It has a removable tray which is one of the best features.

You can put crafts or small supplies in the divided tray and take out the tray to use while learning on the go. I used something like this when we rented a house in the mountain for a month.

It was small enough to pack in the car, but kept small things organized for easy reach.

SEVEN/Wheeled cart.

I have owned so many of these wheeled carts through the years, I can’t even count. They have been worth every penny I spent on them.

This one we used at the park too when we wanted to stay longer.

Since it’s plastic and sturdy I didn’t mind rolling it around the park. You can easily add dividers to it.

Eight/Wheeled cart, but better for teaching a co-op.

Depending on your needs, I found that the wheeled cart with storage pockets below was better when I was teaching a co-op.

The pockets on the outside are perfect when you need to easily put your hands on your supplies. It’s the perfect desk on the go.

Portable Homeschool Curriculum

NINE/ Clear project cases.

These project cases have two advantages. They are clear and 12 x 12.

I love clear containers so we can see what is in them and then we don’t need something real big when we take a project on the go.

This is great for carrying a lapbook or notebook that is work in progress. It stores all the small pieces.

TEN/ The deluxe of them all.

This last rolled storage tote has to be the most deluxe of all portable storage with tons of pockets to organize all your homeschool curriculum.

Don’t forget to grab all the fun ways to organize school supplies on the go. I’m eyeing this nifty pencil storage for older kids. I love the fact that it’s not baby-ish.

Homeschool Learning on the Go Tools

These chair back pockets are great to take on the go and fill with your supplies.

I love them for vacation. It gives us a place to store our art supplies and few books. Fold and go and then store when you get to your “home for a week or month”.

Last, but certainly not least you can never have enough dry erase reusable pockets.

You can use them for activity pages, but also there is no limit to how you can use them. They store paint brushes, wipes, erasers and writing supplies.

Learning outside four walls is the best way to learn and our homeschool curriculum is important. Packing it for a short move or longer move requires the right portable storage tool.

You won’t have a problem finding the perfect fit with this round up of fun ways. You’ll also love these other tips.

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Hugs and love ya,

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10 Adorable and Lovely Ideas for Your Homeschool Walls

June 24, 2019 | Leave a Comment
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I’m not saying you can’t homeschool without these 10 completely adorable and lovely things for your homeschool walls, but you may be missing out.

Besides being beautiful, they’re timeless. I wished I would have invested in more timeless pieces for my homeschool area instead of so many new and modern pieces.

Homeschool Room Favorites

Don’t get me wrong, I love the new and modern, but some of these things just scream childhood celebrations and homeschool memories. Too, learning is timeless; some things never go out of style.

I love, love all of these posters. You can get them either already framed or not.

I prefer the ones not framed because I don’t want the bottom with the text cut off.

10 Adorable and Lovely Ideas for Your Homeschool Walls

It seems like the frame can cut off some of the text. Adding them to a frame you buy when you have the posters in hand is better.

This is the Mineralogie poster and the Dandelion chart poster.

Also, look at the beautiful Mushrooms poster and Ocean Life Illustration poster.

Look at this awesome way to teach U.S. geography with this vintage USA Map poster and teach about Butterflies with this chart from times past.

Homeschool Wall Ideas

I love this perpetual calendar which I just purchased as MunchKing begins his preschool journey.

As he grows, this calendar will still be usable and never turns baby-ish. I wished I had bought something like this when my kids were young. I would have kept it longer. What a timeless and beautiful piece to use for years to come!

Perpetual wooden calendar which is perfect for homeschool!
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Here are a few more timeless items to make your homeschool walls lovely. Look at this Plumes Feather Illustration and Color Wheel.

And this last thing I love is this huge calendar for the wall which everyone can see.

When homeschool life is busy, putting up a visual and beautiful reminder of your homeschool routine reduces stress.

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Which ones do you like the best?

10 Adorable and Lovely Ideas for Your Homeschool Walls. Don't get me wrong, I love the new and modern, but some of these things just scream childhood celebrations and homeschool memories. Too, learning is timeless; some things never go out of style.

Add one or two of these beautiful pieces to make your homeschool walls lovely because learning is classic. Your kids will never outgrow these one of a kind pieces!

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Hugs and love ya,

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2019-2020 Academic Calendar – 2 Pages Per Month (Dreaming)

September 8, 2017 | 2 Comments
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Today, I am sharing the first color choice for the 2019 – 2020 Academic Year Calendar –2 Pages Per Month at a Glance. It is the Dreaming color option.

Let me remind you of where all the color choices are for this option so you can be sure to look them over each year. They are kept here at Step. 2. Choose Calendars/Appointment Keepers.

Curriculum Pages for Planner

The second thing I want to remind you of is that I have FREE calendars that are made for a quick glance that I share on the same step, Step. 2. Choose Calendars/Appointment Keepers and planning calendars are also different because they are for planning and tracking school weeks. The homeschool planning calendars are kept at Step 5a. Choose Unique forms JUST for You! and I will be sharing them soon too.

The two page spread I share today is for keeping appointments for any of your family’s needs whether it’s personal or homeschool.

Also, this two page spread can be used in a home management binder, blogging planner, financial planner or fitness planner.

My copyright allows you to print it off as many times as you need it for your needs.

Hope you love this first color choice and you can get it now!

TOS

Important: READ THIS FIRST.
Before you email me asking where your download link is or tell me that it is not working, read this to ensure that you get your pretties timely and that you don’t pay for something and not get it.

• All my products are digital. You will not receive a physical product for anything in my store. A digital physical year calendar does not mean a physical product or calendar.
• Downloads are INSTANT. When you pay, you will receive an email with a download link INSTANTLY. Depending on your internet connection, the email could be just 30 seconds or so, or a bit longer. The point is it will be soon, not a week later,etc.
• The email with the download link will go to the email you used for paypal. If you used your husband’s paypal, your downloads will go to that email. Please check that email and your spam before emailing me telling me you can’t find it.
• Please put my email tina @ tinasdynamichomeschoolplus dot com (of course substitute the right symbol for dot) in your address/contact list so that your product does not go to spam.

MY GUARANTEE: To treat you like I want to be treated which means I know at times technical problems may cause glitches, so I will do everything possible to make your experience here pleasant. I value your business and value you as a follower. I stand behind my products because they are actual products I use and benefit from too. Though I cannot refund purchases after you have been given access to them, I will do what I can to be sure you are a pleased customer.

You can grab this newest beautiful color option now!

7 Easy Steps – “Tons of Options & Pretty Color” Begin building your free planner

Step 1. Choose a Pretty Front/Back Cover

Step. 2. Choose Calendars/Appointment Keepers

Step 3. Choose Goals/Objectives

Step 4. Choose Lesson Planning Pages Right For You!

Step 5a. Choose Unique forms JUST for You! Not a kazillion other people

Step 5b. Choose MORE Unique Forms JUST for You!

Step 5c. Choose MORE MORE Unique Forms Just for You!

Step 6. Personalize It

Step 7. Bind it! Love it!

You'll love this AWESOME color choice for a homeschool planner, student planner, or home management binder. It is an academic calendar BUT it has 12 months. Grab it today and use in all of your planners! Click here to get it!

Hugs and love ya,

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2017-2018 Academic Calendar – 2 Pages Per Month (Amethyst)

May 3, 2017 | Leave a Comment
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Grab this beautiful and in color 2 page per month academic calendar. You get ALL 12 months. It’s academic because it begins in July when you begin homeschool planning. And it has 12 months if you’re like me and plan year around. You’ll love this Amethyst color option. Use it to begin building your 7 Step Free Homeschool Planner. Click here to grab it!

Today, I am sharing the second color choice for the 2017 – 2018 Academic Year Calendar –2 Pages Per Month at a Glance. It is the Amethyst color option.

Let me remind you of where all the color choices are for this option so you can be sure to look them over each year. They are kept here at Step. 2. Choose Calendars/Appointment Keepers.

Curriculum Pages for Planner

The second thing I want to remind you of is that I have FREE calendars that are made for a quick glance that I share on the same step, Step. 2. Choose Calendars/Appointment Keepers and planning calendars are also different because they are for planning and tracking school weeks. The homeschool planning calendars are kept at Step 5a. Choose Unique forms JUST for You! and I will be sharing them soon too.

The two page spread I share today is for keeping appointments for any of your family’s needs whether it’s personal or homeschool.

Grab this beautiful and in color 2 page per month academic calendar. You get ALL 12 months. It’s academic because it begins in July when you begin homeschool planning. And it has 12 months if you’re like me and plan year around. You’ll love this Amethyst color option. Use it to begin building your 7 Step Free Homeschool Planner. Click here to grab it!

Grab this beautiful and in color 2 page per month academic calendar. You get ALL 12 months. It’s academic because it begins in July when you begin homeschool planning. And it has 12 months if you’re like me and plan year around. You’ll love this Amethyst color option. Use it to begin building your 7 Step Free Homeschool Planner. Click here to grab it!

Also, this two page spread can be used in a home management binder, blogging planner, financial planner or fitness planner.

My copyright allows you to print it off as many times as you need it for your needs.

Hope you love the new color choice amethyst and you can get it now for just $1.50!

TOS

Important: READ THIS FIRST.
Before you email me asking where your download link is or tell me that it is not working, read this to ensure that you get your pretties timely and that you don’t pay for something and not get it.

• All my products are digital. You will not receive a physical product for anything in my store. A digital physical year calendar does not mean a physical product or calendar.
• Downloads are INSTANT. When you pay, you will receive an email with a download link INSTANTLY. Depending on your internet connection, the email could be just 30 seconds or so, or a bit longer. The point is it will be soon, not a week later,etc.
• The email with the download link will go to the email you used for paypal. If you used your husband’s paypal, your downloads will go to that email. Please check that email and your spam before emailing me telling me you can’t find it.
• Please put my email tina @ tinasdynamichomeschoolplus dot com (of course substitute the right symbol for dot) in your address/contact list so that your product does not go to spam.

MY GUARANTEE: To treat you like I want to be treated which means I know at times technical problems may cause glitches, so I will do everything possible to make your experience here pleasant. I value your business and value you as a follower. I stand behind my products because they are actual products I use and benefit from too. Though I cannot refund purchases after you have been given access to them, I will do what I can to be sure you are a pleased customer.

You can grab this newest beautiful color option for only $1.25!

And the next year’s calendar is ready too. You’ll love getting two full years use out of the 2018 to 2019 2 page calendar.

7 Easy Steps – “Tons of Options & Pretty Color” Begin building your free planner

Step 1. Choose a Pretty Front/Back Cover

Step. 2. Choose Calendars/Appointment Keepers

Step 3. Choose Goals/Objectives

Step 4. Choose Lesson Planning Pages Right For You!

Step 5a. Choose Unique forms JUST for You! Not a kazillion other people

Step 5b. Choose MORE Unique Forms JUST for You!

Step 5c. Choose MORE MORE Unique Forms Just for You!

Step 6. Personalize It

Step 7. Bind it! Love it!

Hugs and love ya,

Signature T

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Top 10 Tips for Maximizing Space in (Really) Tiny Homeschool Spaces

August 3, 2016 | 8 Comments
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Top 10 Tips for Maximizing Space in (Really) Tiny Homeschool Spaces @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Improvising and finding inspiration when setting up a learning area in cramped quarters doesn’t mean you have to give up style too.

I have not always had such large homeschool spaces to have my boys learn in, but I’m always up for new and creative ideas to expand on what I have already used. Does that resonate with you too?

Look at these top 10 tips for maximizing space in really tiny homeschool spaces.

ONE// When space is at a premium, use one side of a door for a chalkboard area.

paintaninteriordoorwithchalkboardpaintforhomeofficehomeschoolroombathroomkidsroombedroom

(Credit: The Domestic Diva)

TWO// Laundry mesh bags aren’t just for laundry.

Store puzzle pieces, school supplies and even books in them.

toy-storage

(Credit: Two Twenty One)

Use a S hook and hang the bags on the wall. Looking at a row of clear mesh bags, it’s easy for you to take down what you need. Your children can bring one or two bags down and put them away when not in use.

THREE// Use a versatile table for learning.

Have you seen dining room tables, which lowers and raises? When it’s lowered, it can be used for younger children or do double duty as a coffee table.

If you have older kids, raise it to use as a school table.

dining room table that lowers

For younger kids, use storage folding lap desks, which can be folded and tucked away behind a sofa or in the closet.

homeschooling in tiny homeschool areas


When my boys were younger and we were limited on homeschool space, they sat on the floor and set up lap desks on the floor for our science activities.

Homeschool Learning Spaces Without Limits

FOUR// An over the door organizer equals versatile flexible storage.

An over-the-door organizer is one of the most versatile and inexpensive ways to add instant storage. Sure, it can be a shoe organizer, but an over the door organizer can come with different size pockets.

Not only do they come in pretty colors, (you know a little aqua luv doesn’t hurt) but you want to be sure they have clear pockets so that you can easily identify what’s in them.

Just be sure to label each pocket so that your children know what belongs in each one.

FIVE//  Keep your books underfoot.

Books are always challenging to store in small spaces. Don’t forget floor spaces under furniture.If you have the room to create a drawer, that is best.

under bed storage

(Credit: Lushome)

However if you don’t have the space, you can glue a set of small wheels that you can buy inexpensively at any hardware store. Glue them on a slim rectangle clear plastic storage case or slim wooden crate, fill it with books and roll it under your sofa. Roll out the container and let your children choose their favorite books to read.

Also, grab some more super helpful ideas from my article, 17 Creative Book Storage Ideas When You Homeschool.

SIX// Use every nook and cranny.

The small wall area between the bottom of a widow and the floor may seem like wasted space. Create DIY shelves to fit the exact niche by using inexpensive repurposed wood or sturdier industrial looking pipes.

bookshelve to fix an exact niche

And I love how the space is used here at Hip Homeschool Moms.

homeschoolbookshelves-copy

(Credit: Hip Homeschool Moms)

SEVEN//  Curtain rods are not just for curtains.

Use magnetic curtain rods. And though you can put them on your walls, hang them on your refrigerator for extra storage.

curtain rod

In addition, you can add two or three stylish curtain rods at eye level on a wall. Add and use drapery clips to hold clear storage bags.

Tiny Spaces Homeschool Hacks

The storage uses for a humble curtain rod are endless. It can corral paper clutter, school supplies and even a book. The best thing is that when you hang clear bags, you can see what is inside.

EIGHT// Baby gate alphabet walls.

Many years, I used several baby gates in my home. That too is valuable ‘wall space’ that is just waiting to be used.

I love this idea from Lalymom. Create an activity center for your preschooler by creating the wall with soft fabric.

Adding pockets for a preschooler to sort letters or numbers in makes this a great learning area.

DIY-Baby-Gate-Cover-Alphabet-Chart-from-Lalymom

(Credit: Lalymom)

Not only does it make for a pretty cover for your gate, it doubles as an activity center. When the baby is up, put away the small pieces, like letters or numbers that fit in the pockets.

NINE// DIY Sofa Shelf.

Then I just couldn’t pass up sharing this next genius spacing saving hack.

Can you say, oh let me add some more books there? And the best part is that not only can you do this skinny minny table yourself, but it’s inexpensive.

I would, however, measure my books and use the one that has the largest depth to use as the width of the table.

Look at the tutorial over at Always Never Done.

sofa-table-Always-Never-Done-23-400x600

(Credit: Always Never Done)

TEN// Free up precious wall space. Use the middle of the floor.

When the boys were preteens, I bought a large oversized craft table and put it in the middle of the floor to free up valuable wall space.

Our wall space was also limited because one wall had all windows.

The added bookshelves under the table was a welcomed storage space.
Also, grab some more ideas from my article, How to Turn a House Into a Homeschool Space Part 1 and How to Turn a House Into a Homeschool Space Part 2.

Taking a homeschool space from drab to fab is worth it especially when you’re homeschooling because of how much time we spend in an area.

What tiny space hacks are you going to try or have used?

Hugs and love ya,

Signature T

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