Have you ever wanted to plan your own unit study? It can see like an overwhelming task but rest assured it can be done. Marcy from Ben and Me shares 5 easy steps to help you plan your own unit study. Her steps are great for any subject and all ages. The Homeschool Classroom also had a great two part series on planning your own unit study including suggestions on to make sure to … [Read more...] about Planning Your Own Unit Study
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Get Started with Workboxes
If you are lost and confused when it comes to workboxes this Squidoo lens from Mo Spell is just what you need to get started. She covers the basics of workboxes: What is a workbox Do you need one How to set them up What to put in them Lists of resources to help you get organized … [Read more...] about Get Started with Workboxes
Unit Study Without A Lot of Planning
Do you think that you have to spend hours putting a unit study together for your family? NextGen Homeschool has a great post about planning a unit study on the fly: great for last minute trips and taking rabbit trails. … [Read more...] about Unit Study Without A Lot of Planning
Workfolders: A Workbox Alternative
Have you tried to use workboxes in your homeschool without much success? Jolanthe from Homeschool Creations adapted the idea of workboxes and uses folders instead for her children.This post shows how she also uses a weekly grid system to help her kids keep track of their school work and chores during the day. It even includes free cards if you'd like to make your own grid. … [Read more...] about Workfolders: A Workbox Alternative
How to Set up Workboxes (Video)
Workboxes are great way to organize lessons during the day. There are many different ways to set them up in your home and use them with your children. Erica from Confessions of a Homeschooler gives a tour of how she uses workboxes in her home in this video. She even has a series of posts showing what she puts in workboxes for her children. And she has some cute printable … [Read more...] about How to Set up Workboxes (Video)