Guest issier Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I'm spending too much time trying to create a lesson plan template in Excel. I'm trying to make one that works for multiple children. Would anyone be willing to email me a template they have already created or a link to one I could use. I would really appreciate it :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 You have to go read my latest blog post, LOL I spent years trying to develop the one that was just right! I finally bought HST this year. This is the best 49 dollars that I have ever spent. My Excel planning: Let me say that I divided up each subject and color coded the kids. I am on one kiddo at present (mine are years apart for the three of them). However, I only put the girls together if they were sharing a book. I ran 180 days on the left - rows. I ran each book across the top - columns. I went through and spread everything out to fit. The downside is printing. You can plan like crazy this way, but you really can't print that easy (set your columns and header to repeat before you print, but it still will be pages). HTH'3d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertmum Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Bump. I want to hear about this. I just made my excel planner based on someone else's model and it took me ages. Also, if I add any more stuff it will not print on one page. In other words, it is not really working. So :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I love Excel, but not as a planner. I have Edu-Track, it was $60. I downloaded the plans for math and grammar and made a few adjustments. It took less than 20 minutes to enter any subject for the year. I can bump lessons if we get behind, move stuff up if we work ahead, and print weekly or daily lesson plans. I only print by the week. No reprinting if we reschedule. It tracks grades and everything. Spend the money for a program that is meant for HSing. It will make your life a lot easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I've used Cozi before, it's free, works good for multiple kids. It's a family organizer, but you could use it for school subjects. http://www.cozi.com/Family-Calendar.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I've used Cozi before, it's free, works good for multiple kids. It's a family organizer, but you could use it for school subjects. http://www.cozi.com/Family-Calendar.htm I like the looks of Cozi, thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamamoon Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 If you really want Excel, have you looked at donnayoung.org's planner? You would have to purchase the templates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 If you really want Excel, have you looked at donnayoung.org's planner? You would have to purchase the templates. I think she has a free weekly excel planner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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