klmama Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 What does your student use to keep track of his own calendar and assignments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 http://www.donnayoung.org My kids print off 2 page calendars from here and fill them in at the beginning of each week. This works because some of their assignments come from me, some from AoPS, and some from PA Homeschoolers, so it's best for each student to do the organizing personally. There are lots of printable planners there. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'm in the process of transitioning my 13 year old over to begin being in charge of his own planning. I have for a couple of years just used 8x10 planners that include a week view across two pages with hours. This is what I am going to teach him to use as well. Personally, I think it's important for kids to use a planner like this, at least for a while, so that they get in the habit of asking themselves how much time things require and blocking out the time for it. It's so easy for them to think that they can do x,y, and z, without thinking about WHEN they are going to do it. A planner with hours forces the question. You aren't just writing it on a day, you have to pick an hour to write it on as well. I also include time for prepping for things (like showers before special events or gathering supplies or getting the 2 year old in the car) and drive time on the calendar. I bought a basic black cover Mean planner at Walmart for about $13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 a simple student planner from Walmart. A double page for each week. DS uses letter size, DD prefers the half-size that fits into her purse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeywife Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I just use a regular notebook. I list all his assignments for the week and he'll write which day(s) he's planning to work on things and then crosses them off when done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibaker103 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 MS Outlook synchronized with his iPhone. I tried the paper planner but he would forget about it. His phone is like gold to him. He never forgets it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 www.donnayoung.org My kids print off 2 page calendars from here and fill them in at the beginning of each week. There are lots of printable planners there. HTH! :iagree:That's what we do. Ds and I have a planning mtg on Monday mornings so we both know what's up for the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 We use a planner found here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Myvariousfiles/ (in the files section). Each page has three sections, one a list of things to read, one a list of projects, and one a weekly calendar to put things on time wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barybar Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) What does your student use to keep track of his own calendar and assignments? My daughter has her own 4 year high school planner and I invested in the Well Planned Day software, so that I can keep track of my records better. Maybe not so much planning/teaching plans, etc, because those are so bound to change as soon as pen leaves paper..... ( a little not quite 2 year old makes certain of that-his mission in life at this time):chillpill: But, to keep track of assignments completed, as for now they are running a $40 special on it which will increase. But, it is pretty neat and I can access it from any computer anywhere! So, if I am (wishing here) in New Mexico or New York, I can add on to it! :lol: Anyway, I have always been a pen/paper person since that is the way I grew up-old school and back in the day. But, after numerous computer application classes I have found the computer to be very helpful. The neat thing about the Well Planned Day software like I said it is kept on their computer servers and not yours, so it doesn't use up disc space and keeps it as a virtual record if a person needed legally-(hope that never happens!) Hope it helps,and yes there is lesson planning on there, curriculum, subjects, calendar, shopping, etc. Pretty cool, really. Although, I have been tempted to nab up the Ultimate or a year's Well-Planned Day.....on Christian Book Distributors they are a couple of dollars off the main site, I noticed. Good luck and happy planning, Char:chillpill: PS Here is the link: http://www.homeschoolconvention.com/mywellplannedday.html Edited July 11, 2012 by barybar add a hyperlink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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