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Best Tools To Organize Homeschool Easily and Stress-Free

December 2, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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I have a list of the best tools to organize homeschool. Also, look at my page The Dynamics of How to Homeschool Easily and Smarter for more tips and ideas.

Homeschooling can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging to keep track of everything.

The right tools can help you stay organized and on top of your homeschooling goals.

Best Tools To Organize Homeschool Easily and Stress-Free

To be the most successful homeschool teacher you can be and keep kids engaged and excited to learn, keeping your workspaces organized is a priority.

While being organized is a state of mind and takes intention, there are some wonderful tools out there that can help you achieve it more easily and keep things on the right track.

I think the most important areas of organization in your homeschool are planning, student records/transcripts, and supplies.

The beginning of a new school year, or of the calendar year, or even a random Tuesday is a great time to take a look at where you may need a little extra sorting and organizing.

BEST TOOLS TO ORGANIZE HOMESCHOOL

Also, look at these other activities.

  • 100 BEST Ideas to Organize Your Homeschool Area – Storage, Spaces, and Learning Places
  • Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools
  • Clever DIY Dollar Tree Desk Organizer Back to School Craft
  • Homeschool Organization – 12 Unconventional Ideas for Storage
  • DIY Homeschool Organizing With Duct Tape
  • Homeschool Organization Where Do You Easily Begin?
  • Must-Haves for the Organized Homeschooler: What to Keep & What to Skip
  • Homeschool Organization Motivation – 11 Gadgets To Get You Going
Best Tools To Organize Homeschool Easily and Stress-Free

I have come up with a list of organizational items and where and how to use them to help you out.

MORE HOMESCHOOL ORGANIZATION RESOURCES

  • Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools
  • 100 BEST Ideas to Organize Your Homeschool Area – Storage, Spaces, and Learning Places
  • Best Tools To Organize Homeschool Easily and Stress-Free
  • Free & Easy DIY Home Management Binder
  • Homeschool Organization Motivation – 11 Gadgets To Get You Going

10 TOOLS TO ORGANIZE HOMESCHOOL

Here are some of the best tools for homeschool organization.

Homeschool Planner

Because a homeschool planner should be the life blood of your day, I’ve created many different ones here. Whether you are using a planner to track lesson plans, or just journaling, you’ll love the choices here.

{Planners should be organized for the children you’re teaching this year. So, do not try to make your unique lifestyle adjust to something made for a classroom.

°Rotating Desk Organizers Homeschool

MULTIPURPOSE LAZY SUSAN STYLE ORGANIZER! Forget boring storage trays, our Rotating desk organizers is truly multipurpose with 9 deep bins, a super smooth 12” turntable & great colors – perfect for serving snacks, office and school supplies,
organizing makeup & transforming messy desktops into mess free order

File Organizer Box,Filing Box with Lid

  • Clear Sliding Bars: Every file storage box has two Clear sliding bars, Easy to slide
    file folders with no friction, and protecting the edge of the box, Make your file box beautiful and durable.
  • Space-Saving: Manage files, work papers around your desk, make your
    office more nicer, organized, and safer. The storage container collapses
    down simply for easier storage when not in use.
  • Large Cork Bulletin Board

    A cork board is a great way to display your homeschooling schedule, assignments, and other important information. It can also be used to post reminders, encouragements, photos of fun homeschool field trips, chore lists, and even some seasonal bulletin board decorations

    Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags

    These bags have become so popular in recent years; they save space and keep anything with small multiple parts together and tidy. I have seen them used the most for unboxing games and storing the contents in, they take up much less space this way. You can also use them for drawing markers, flashcards, manipulatives, pocket sized learning games, science items, etc.

    3 Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart with Table Top and Side Bags

    This one item is so useful from homeschooling on the couch to the dining room table or in an entire homeschool room. You can move it from place to place and change out what is on the shelves as easy as pie. Fill it with art supplies, themed activities, or anything else you like.

    Magnetic Dry Erase White Board

    A whiteboard is a great way to brainstorm ideas, take notes, and solve problems. It can also be used for presentations and games. If you don’t have a dedicated homeschool room consider a smaller portable whiteboard that can be tucked away
    when not in use.

    Magnetic Wall Chalkboard Monthly Calendar, Large Wooden-Framed Chalkboard Calendar

    A good-sized wall calendar is a great way to keep track of your homeschooling schedule, appointments, and other important dates. It can also be used to track your child's progress and set goals. I love a fun chalkboard calendar that can be used as a creative outlet too, don't forget to grab some chalk markers to use with it.

    Handy Label Maker

     A label maker can be used in so many ways, from creating labels for file folders to labeling storage bags and containers, water bottles for co-op outings, and just about anything else you can think of.

    Bookshelves and Bookcases Set of 2

    Do I need to say more?

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    17 Creative Book Storage Ideas When You Homeschool

    July 29, 2023 | 5 Comments
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    I have 17+ creative book storage ideas for your homeschool area. Also, look at Homeschool Organization – 12 Unconventional Ideas for Storage.

    No matter how many devices you have in your home, searching for creative book storage ideas when you homeschool never really stops.

    On top of that, I want homeschool book storage ideas that work and add some pizazz to my home. 

    17 Creative Book Storage Ideas When You Homeschool

    I can find drab storage anywhere. 

    When you live and school at home, you have to stay inspired and excited about your learning spaces.

    Creative Book Storage Ideas

    Look at the creative solutions I rounded up that can take book storage from drab to fab. 

    Some of them could work for an older child and some for a younger child.

    Also, some are easier to do it yourself and then some of them you may need to get the Mr. involved.

    17 Creative Book Storage Ideas When You Homeschool

    Maybe one or two things spark an idea for a new place in your home for book storage.

      Now that I rounded these up, I am stoked about trying some of them. 

    From drawers, to caster wheels, to spice racks, they are pretty genius ideas!

    Creative Book Storage Ideas

    We can never have enough bookshelves, but you can use other parts of your house for creative storage.

    Photo Credit: www.pinterest.com

    1. Vintage drawer used to hold books diy

    Thi s is so creative. Take a drawer and turn it to bookshelfe. YYou could even move this around the house.

    Photo Credit: www.pinterest.com

    2. Spice racks added to dressers for storage

    When we lived in a small cabin, I did this to each child's dresser to maximize book and curriculum supplies storage. I love it.

    Photo Credit: ohmysander.com

    3. Wooden window frame turned into coffee table book storage

    This can be an awesome DIY project for your home and it makes for a beautiful piece for your home while storing books and curriculum.

    Photo Credit: blackeiffel.blogspot.com

    4. Book Storage under a Window Seat

    What a beautiful space to read and store your books.

    Photo Credit: abeautifulmessantiques.blogspot.com

    5. Books in Bed Headboard

    For sure I could sleep well with all those books around me. But love this idea of a headboard book storage.

    Photo Credit: boligmagasinet.dk

    6. Over the door book storage at its best

    When space is at a premium this over the door shelf is a must have and literally on any wall you can install this shelf.

    7. Bookshelf Rotating Bookshelf Floor-to-Ceiling 360-degree Storage Picture Book Rack

    And I'm swooning over this beautiful picture book rack. Not only is it gorgeous but so functional.

    Photo Credit: www.plasteranddisaster.com

    8. Making Over a Salvaged Library Cart

    Love this idea and especially if you find one of these library carts. Add some wheels and place it where you need it.

    Photo Credit: pennycarnival.typepad.com

    9. DIY Fabric Hanging Storage

    Love this by making use of any wall and to encourage readers. With fabric and a little bit of time, you can have beautiful and easy book storage.

    Photo Credit: pinkxstitches.blogspot.com

    10. Spool Bookcase

    What a gorgeous piece which makes both table and book storage.

    Photo Credit: www.sixcleversisters.com

    11. Room Bookshelves

    I love these DIY crate bookshelves. So easy to make and they can fit anywhere.

    Photo Credit: www.pinterest.com

    12. Create storage under the bed.

    This is another storage saving tip I used when we lived in a small house. I changed all the beds so that they were elevated enough to add storage underneath.

    Photo Credit: www.practicallyfunctional.com

    13. DIY Rolling Crate For Easy Book Storage

    This project is so simple; just attach casters to the bottom of a wooden crate and you’re done!

    Photo Credit: www.interiorsbysarahlangtry.com

    14. DIY Rolling Book Basket

    Oh my goodness, I love this. Grab a wire basket, some wheels, and a board and you have book storage.

    Photo Credit: www.flickr.com

    15. Locker Shelf

    How very creative if you find any lockers second hand. Such beautiful storage.

    Photo Credit: www.pinterest.com

    16. Shutter Closet Door Book Display

    Another creative idea for your books is to use a shutter door turned sideways. Again, use what you have to create storage.

    Photo Credit: dejligheder.blogspot.com

    17. Old Drawer & Add Legs = Table

    And yet another way to use something you already have to add book storage.

    Photo Credit: chezbeeperbebe.blogspot.com

    Use a Tote for Toddlers

    Then totes can be hung on the back of a chair or stored away in a closet.

    17 Creative Book Storage Ideas When You Homeschool

    More Creative Storage Ideas

    • Day 12: Creative Storage Solutions for Homeschool {31 Day Boot Camp For New Homeschoolers on My Blog}
    • Homeschool Organization – 12 Unconventional Ideas for Storage
    • 100 BEST Ideas to Organize Your Homeschool Area – Storage, Spaces, and Learning Places
    • Day 11: Swoonworthy Learning Spaces & Homeschool Rooms. {31 Day Boot Camp For New Homeschoolers on My Blog}

    Do you have a creative place to store your books?

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    Day 12: Creative Storage Solutions for Homeschool And New Homeschooler Free Bootcamp

    September 4, 2022 | 10 Comments
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    Creative storage solutions is our next topic. Today is day 12 creative storage solutions for the 31 Day Free Boot Camp for New Homeschoolers. 

    I think homeschooling storage epitomizes the meaning of creative storage solutions.

    Thinking outside of the box starts on your first day of homeschooling and you just keep reinventing as you go along.

    I found out that I had quite a few things at my house that with a little tender loving care could be turned into storage or at least be used in our school area.

    Day 12: Creative Storage Solutions for Homeschool And New Homeschooler Free Bootcamp

    Though it’s not storage, something as simple as updating a lamp shade to bring it to your school room gives you a sense of empowerment or starting fresh.

     Day 12: Creative Storage Solutions for Homeschool And New Homeschooler Free Bootcamp

    Of course, a little orange in my house doesn’t hurt anybody either.

    Take a look below at the medley of things I have collected from the around the web that could easily be used as storage.

    Homeschool Storage

    Do you have something like this at your home that you can remodel, repair or refinish?

    Source: The Pleated Poppy

    I loved how she used wood crates to create a space. A little paint and you have beautiful and unique!

    Source: Hello Kiddo

    How many different things can you find to make into a  bookshelf?

    Creative Storage Solutions for Homeschool

    Source: Schoolgirl Style

    I shared my color coordinating binders on Day 8: Organize Your Home Then School and look how this idea is implemented. 

    Too, I’m going to switch gears here on you.

    Who is Tina Robertson

    But before you can appreciate how I can help you here are are a few things about me. Sure, this free new homeschooler boot camp is all about you.

    However, you need to know that I’m not new to the homeschool world.  

    It has been several years since I wrote this series and I want to update you on my successes. And I’ve helped HUNDREDS get on the road to homeschooling.

    Too, I have 3 homeschooled grads. So I’m well past having my oldest kid being 10 years old.

    But the best part is that what I have for you works.

    Also, look at a few other things about me.

    • I am the author of the book Homeschooling 31 Day Boot Camp for New Homeschoolers: When You Don’t Know Where to Begin

    And I have a detailed self-paced online homeschool Kickstarter course. It is a detailed comprehensive course for first time homeschoolers.

    That is enough about me.

    This new homeschoolers free boot camp is about you. I’ve not only been helping new homeschoolers in person, but here at my site for years.

    Your imagination is your limit when it comes to color coordinating everything.

    Creative Storage Solutions for Homeschool

    Source: Little Brags

    A tool box for craft storage. I luv.

    Creative Storage Solutions for Homeschool

    Source: Somewhat Simple

    She created preschool stations with these bins. Lovely!

    image

    Source: Becoming Martha

    Homeschool Storage Ideas

    Make your school room unique by creating things you need and like!

    image

    Source: Decorascao

    Isn’t this beautiful and thrifty? Gorgeous.

    image

    Source: That’s My Letter

    These beautiful diy chalkboard easels are so creative and useful.

    Weekly-Workbox-Grid-visual-organizer-for-homeschool-copy.png

    Source: Homeschool Creations

    Look at the way Jolanthe organizes her homeschool. She uses a system called Workboxes by Susan Patrick

    I love the way she modified the system to fit her family. She uses folders and a grid instead of strips. Be sure to check out her post: Our New Workbox System ~ Workbook Weekly Grid

    Look at how Kathy has set up her workboxes and she has some free printables for her system too.

    And again, look how Kristen modified that same system to work for her family by using At A Glance Charts.

    Source: Preschoolers and Peace.

    Look too at how Kendra put her twist on this system.

    Source: Squidoo Workboxes by SpellOutLoud

    If you can’t get enough then go to the Squidoo Lens kept by Maureen at Spell Out Loud to see more. There are some wonderful ideas there.

    Day 12: Creative Storage Solutions for Homeschool And New Homeschooler Free Bootcamp

    Are the creative juices flowing yet? I hope you are inspired to use some of these ideas to make your learning a place that is both beautiful to learn in and a place for creative storage.

    New to Homeschooling Start with the Basics

    Days 1 – 7 of the 31 day Free Boot Camp for New Homeschoolers

    • 1 Learn The Lingo (& free glossary)
    • 2: Homeschool Roots Matter
    • 3 What is NOT Homeschooling
    • 4: Confronting Relatives & Naysayers
    • 5: The Wheels on the Bus Go ‘Round & ‘Round
    • 6: Homeschool Hangouts & Socialization Situations
    • 7: Tied Up with Homeschool Testing?

    How to Organize When You’re New to Homeschooling

    Days 8-11 of the 31 day Free Boot Camp for New Homeschoolers

    • 8: Organize Your Home – Then School
    • 9: Carpe Diem: Homeschool Schedule by The Day, Month, & Year
    • 10 Grocery Shopping Cooking Laundry
    • 11: Swoonworthy Learning Spaces & Homeschool Rooms

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    Creative Storage Solutions for Homeschool

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    Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools

    June 1, 2022 | 4 Comments
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    I collect my homeschool room organizing tools from all over and from some of the same places you probably have in the area you live in. Look at my page The Dynamics of How to Homeschool Easily and Smarter for more tips.

    Some I order on online because I want some specialty items.

    What helps me to focus on a tool and to think outside the box is to have my *needs* not a *tool* in mind.

    Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools

    The tool serves the need.

    Have you ever come home with a bunch of pretty organizing tools and not really have a place to put them?

    Though pretty, they won’t be much use if you can’t put them to work.

    Determining your use, determines the homeschool tool.

    Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools

    Thinking outside the box too doesn’t mean you have to steer away from traditional uses for a tool either

    who really wants to organize with a draining dish

    This idea of a dish drainer for books is one of them that, for me, well I have a hard time being inspired to look at every day.

    The idea is novel but  I would have to think of a way to hide the drainer, then I may be more inspired when I look at it every day.

    Organizing Your Homeschool Room

    Organizing does not have to be expensive. It is one of those hobbies useful life skills that can be inexpensive. I decide how much to pay or not pay for items.

    And sometimes you just need to add a pop of color to your learning area. Our learning area was the formal dining room turned learning area.

    So here are 13 things that make me sing when I did a spruce up from last year.

    After, I explained them here, I have a list below.

    1. The lamp was on clearance from my one of my stalking trips to Target.

    The stencil was a wall stencil I got online too. It is a Moroccan look. I have been looking at it for a year now to determine if I want to do my pantry in this pattern.

    Trying it out on the lampshade helps me to look at it for a while longer to see if I still am in love. I am still swooning over it.

    The paint is acrylic paint I already had in the house; it’s cadmium orange color. Gorgeous.

    2. The orange slices, lemon slices, coral and white mustache bookends are what I spent my money on this year.

    You know I told you the longer you homeschool, the less you need curriculum wise. So you get to spend your homeschool budget on other yummy things.

    So I purchased all of my cool bookends on ETSY.

    They seem to have a variety to choose from each year.

    Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools
    Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools
    Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools
    Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools

    I am still swooning over them and have restrained myself for the time being in not putting matching book covers over all of the books.

    3. The magazine bins I got from different places.

    It is easy to match your decor if you don’t want to take time redoing an older magazine holder. I keep all of mine though because I do redo them as I get time.

    I find a lot of them on Amazon.

    4. I knew when these binders came out at Target and I was there the first day they were putting them out, that if I waited to get them they would be gone.

    I knew I loved everything about these designs. So I made sure to book mark this site Green Room.

    5. Use expanding jackets to hold art work or other paper crafts while your children are doing.

    I found these expanding jackets to store our art projects in.

    Keep the kids organized by assigning each one a color.

    Besides the fact they have GORGEOUS colors, they last a long time for the price. I use them year after year.

    No sense in having the paper crafts strewn everywhere.

    6. Next, use items made for bathroom storage as a pencil holder and scissors stand.

    I got mine online from Amazon. Instead of looking at the more expensive storage section, I browse the bathroom section. That is an example of  thinking outside the box.

    Homeschool Organizing Tools

    The scissors holder they sell as a toothbrush holder and the cup is for a bathroom drinking cup. Who says?

    Can you picture that trash basket as a beautiful way to hold maps and other artwork that is folded but needs to stand up? And that is EXACTLY how I used the beautiful trash can. It holds folded up maps.

    Instead of seeing a toothbrush holder, can you see a paint brush holder or mechanical pencil holder?

    If you see a soap holder, can you see it as paper clip storage?

    7. The pink storage bins, I think, I got from Hobby Lobby too.

    I have had them for a while upstairs in my school library. But too, don’t forget to measure your area to see how big. Here are some others I’m loving.

    8. Here again, I am visiting the bathroom section of Target to find small storage bins with color.

    This canister is part of their Room Essentials collection. I heart this container because it has three sections that flip out for easy access of small parts we use on our lapbooks and paper clips.

    9. Use a drawer of towers.

    Drawers are well not just drawers when it comes to storing heavier books and items. Iris is the brand that is I heart and that is carried by the Container Store.

    It is a little more pricey but too the drawer does not fall over at the first minute my kid pulls the drawer open. The drawers are encased inside the unit making it a lot stronger than inexpensive ones that I had bought at Walmart many years ago.

    I take a longer time now to fuss over which drawers I buy. They have to not only be pretty but first they have to be sturdy. Here are some others I’m eyeing.

    10. The clear hanging file holder I love.

    You can get it from Amazon and I love having the bin to fit on a desktop, table or any surface. It’s easy to get in and out of each file.

    Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools

    Desk top or table top file holders are the perfect size for holding charts and other material that you need to pick up and take some other place.

    We can pick up the chart bin which has our maps and geography printables I make and take it with us to the living room or just bring it to the table.

    As your children get older, you move away from all those cutesy things hanging on the wall and look for creative ways to store items that any family member can pick up and take elsewhere.

    Table top bins can even be a place to keep your organizational printables for your family at one spot, like a command center. It works good for small spaces or just to keep it all organized.

    11. Extra storage for crafts and supplies.

    .The pink set of drawers I bought from Bed, Bath and Beyond when they had their college dorm things out. But there are others I eyeball because I’m always looking to update my look.

    MORE HOMESCHOOL ORGANIZATION RESOURCES

    • Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools
    • 100 BEST Ideas to Organize Your Homeschool Area – Storage, Spaces, and Learning Places
    • Best Tools To Organize Homeschool Easily and Stress-Free
    • Free & Easy DIY Home Management Binder
    • Homeschool Organization Motivation – 11 Gadgets To Get You Going

    I wanted something that was just for my storage of files and extra supplies like staple, tape, notepads. It had just the pop of color I wanted too

    12. I couldn’t resist adding in my free 7 STEP DIY Homeschool Planner.

    Where do you store yours?

    Mine is on an easel. If I pay money to print the pink ink then why not flaunt it and use it as part of your school decor?

    If you love it, show it. I am not sure if my orange and pink crush was my inspiration for our room and planner cover or the other way around. But I love them both.

    13. Then, nothing beats a small storage cabinet.

    You know I told you I wasn’t going to bother hubby this year on something different for the school room. He still needs much rest.

    But I found this beautiful simple storage cabinet from Bed, Bath and Beyond and I could actually put it together.

    I like the fact it is versatile and the books I had to go in it measured just the right height when I found it.

    simple storage cabinet

    Learning spaces are important because I know you spend just as much time in your area as I do in mine.

    Find inspiration from the things you love and don’t settle for something like a dish drainer unless you are really taken away with the idea no matter how novel.

    In my workshop I share that organizing is about the heart, not about will. You have to want something different than you have now.  Mountains are moved one stone at a time.

    HOMESCHOOL ORGANIZING TOOLS

    Thinking outside the box too doesn’t mean you have to steer away from traditional uses for a tool either.

    Moroccan Tile Handmade Charlotte Laser Stencils,

    This stencil has been available off and on .

    Gorgeous Book End

    They seem to have a variety to choose from each year.

    File Holder Organizer Box

    Simple Houseware Magazine File Holder Organizer Box
    Photo Credit: www.greenroomeco.com

    greenroom

    Greenroom has proudly established an exclusive partnership with Target
    since 2005, when we became their first fashion-forward line of
    recycled paper products.

    6 Pocket Expanding File Organizer

    Durable one-piece plastic construction and reinforced gussets help prevent edges from tearing. Bungee cord closure keeps contents secure.

    (Orange+Green+Pink)

    Easy to clean,perfect for kids and family use.

    Plastic Bath Sets

    Instead of seeing a toothbrush holder, can you see a paint brush holder or mechanical pencil holder?

    If you see a soap holder, can you see it as paper clip storage?

    Foldable Storage

    Foldable storage cubes with PU Leather handles are made of durable canvas and waterproof PE coating linner. A sturdy metal rod frame around the top to keep the basket shape.

    Rolling Cart with Drawers

    3 drawers in one or more colors provide you with much more room for organizing papers, kitchen tools, toys and home office supplies. Compact size also makes it suitable for corners, which helps you save room space.

    3-Tier Rolling Mobile Utility Cart

    34 inches; Equiped with our utility cart has 3 tiers, 3 Cups, 4 Hooks, this utility cart will help you organize your daily things well and make your rooms look neat and elegant, allowing everything to have its own place.

    Hanging File Organizer Box

    Hanging File Organizer: This acrylic file folder organizer is designed for convenient storage of letter size / A4 files, folders, and papers, making it an ideal solution for both office and home organization. Please note that quick and easy assembly is required, and the package includes assembly tools.

    Arc Desktop File Organizer

    Add simple sophistication and style to your desk or office with this unique file organizer in green

    2 Drawer File Cabinet

    The under desk drawer cabinet with lock, equipped with two keys, can increase the security and privacy of your files.Two drawers can be locked or opened simultaneously. Fashionable exterior design can perfectly blend into your office or home .

    Did you make a small organizational change that you heart this year?

    I find this quote inspiring today because I think about the changes and sacrifices you make for homeschooling your family. Don’t think they go unnoticed. Especially if your kids are real young, it is hard to feel the homeschooling love.

    Look at these other tips:

    • Homeschool Organization – 12 Unconventional Ideas for Storage
    • Homeschool Organization Where Do You Easily Begin?
    • Homeschool Organization – Why You’re Still Drowning in Clutter
    • Homeschool Organization Motivation – 11 Gadgets To Get You Going
    • Homeschool Organization – Preschool/Kindergarten Free Morning Routine Flip Cards

    I hope I can impart a positive attitude and can do spirit even if just a little bit for you each day.

    “When you’re happy for yourself, it fills you. When you’re happy for someone else, it pours over.”

    ~ Sarah Addison Allen~

    Hugs and you know I love ya,

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    The Perfect Personal Planner: 5 Questions to Ask (before you buy)

    December 20, 2016 | Leave a Comment
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    The Perfect Personal Planner 5 Questions to Ask before you buy @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

    Life is full of seasons of change and for the first time this year I will be using two different planners. One planner will be the one I always use each year, which is my 7 Step Homeschool Planner and the other one is a new personal planner.

    My homeschool planner is considerably thinner now that I am down to homeschooling one son and my personal life after school (taking care of aging parents, guiding young adults on career and education and keeping up with my husband’s new career) is considerably fuller.

    Choosing a personal planner can be just as overwhelming as choosing as a homeschool planner.

    Because I had used a personal planner in my LBK (life before kids) when I was important busy working in a law office, I had some previous experience using one prior to switching to exclusively using a homeschool planner. Life comes full circle for sure.

    Personal Planners that Fits a Homeschooling Lifestyle (or don’t)

    I’m sure my personal planner will be a journey like my 7 Step Homeschool Planner has been, but there are few questions I had to answer before I chose one.

    I thought you could benefit from my brainstorming questions.

    One/ How big do you want it? Size matters.

    One reason for choosing a personal planner is because I still want this baby to fit in my purse. This is the hardest part for me because by nature, I tend to like large size planners, which give me a lot of room to write.

    But I’m sucking it up and going tighter and smaller to keep my personal planner fitting in my purse because I need to be able to not carrying too much in my hands as I take my mother in law back and forth to the doctor for her appointments. Besides my other hand is for more important things like coffee or iced tea.

    Pointer: Remember if you use a smaller planner, you may need to only keep half the year in your planner for the daily pages. I’m keeping the glance at a view for the whole year, but scaled back my daily pages to only 6 months because I want journal pages to write notes in. I’ll see how I survive.

    Two/ Do you want to reuse a binder or choose one already spiral bound?

    I know that I will be using my binder a lot and so I wanted one with rings and chose a faux leather one to refill. If I stick with this method, I think I would be willing to cough up the bucks for a leather one that will last.

    But that also leads me to my next question.

    Three/ What type of refillable calendar pages do you want?

    Knowing that I want as much room to write on my journal pages and daily pages, I chose a one-page-per-day layout.

    Four/ What type of journal pages do you want?

    I chose simple colored pages because I’m still waffling about how I want to make my lists and take notes, so I chose Filofax ruled and plain personal size pages to keep it simple.

    Five/ What kind of extras (i.e. glam) do you want to add to your planner?

    Then my favorite part is choosing all the pretty stuff to go in it. I do like some of it, but I’m not into turning my planner into a scrapbook. Who has time for that while homeschooling? Inspiration and enhancing yes, but dawdling and idling no.

    Having inspiration in my planner is important to me as I use it everyday. Like my 7 Step Homeschool Planner, I have to add a few smokin’ hot things I love.

    Here is what I’ve added so far.

    Posh bookmarks.
    Michaels carries a lot of the Recollections brand, which I like for my planner.

    Planner Charm (everybody needs one or two)

    Here is the planner charm I using right now which is the Creative Year Sky Blue Tassel & Feather Planner Charm.

    creative-yearThen you never want to leave home without having an accessory pouch and well if it’s gold, it just makes things better! ha.

    Must have accessory pouch for a personal planner @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

    Not only can you include in the pouch a few mentionables like paper clips, small tube of lip balm and a rubber band, but any small unmentionable you want to as well. (wink).

    I got my gold accessory pouch from Michaels and used it this year and I think I can get another years use out of it.

    And a few pretty page markers for your personal planner while you homeschool @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

    And then I love having more than one way to spot sections in my planner, so I have been using these Creative Year Blush Magnetic Bookmarks too.

    Will you be using two planners this next year too?

    It has been a longggggg time since I have and I’m so giddy to jump into using it and I’m sure I will have some pros and cons next year after I start using it and I won’t forget to share them with you

    Hugs and love ya,

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