talltexan Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I've been searching through old threads, looking for inspiration on how to organize for the new year. I keep finding posts that say, "Oh, you must read THE filing thread!" They provide the link, but it won't work! It looks like it is now "owned" by the Large Family Logistics sub-group, which I sadly do not qualify to join! Who can help a sister out and open that thread up so the masses can read those words of wisdom? http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 There's a filing thread? I had no idea; but then again, I didn't know about a cupcake thread, either ( newbie). :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I PMed a mod about it. Hopefully they can address it if they have a little time. You might also do a Google search, because there were lots of blog posts around that time by WTMers (and others) who implemented the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2TheTeam Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Umm....never mind...it looks like I'm in... :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Here are some blog links: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/202893-has-anyone-blogged-about-their-filing-system/ (Edited to remove the original, useless link) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 i tried that and it references the locked thread :( Ack! I didn't scroll down. Sorry about that, how frustrating. Maybe something in the other thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I managed to join as well, but the thread should be put in the right place. I hope a mod will respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It must be the tags on it. I had an issue recently where I tagged one of my own original posts and it ended up in a social group that I couldn't access. I had to edit and remove the tag for it to go on the main board. Really, the tags are almost worthless now, so I wish they'd just get rid of them since they don't work how they did on the old board anyway. In the meantime, I hope a mod can fix the Filing thread for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I was able to access the thread using google cache. Kind of a PITA, but it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I've been searching through old threads, looking for inspiration on how to organize for the new year. I keep finding posts that say, "Oh, you must read THE filing thread!" They provide the link, but it won't work! It looks like it is now "owned" by the Large Family Logistics sub-group, which I sadly do not qualify to join! Who can help a sister out and open that thread up so the masses can read those words of wisdom? http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/ Well, that is just ...odd. I will tell you that many people came back that year and said that all that filing they did turned into a logistical nightmare when their weeks started to get "off". I'm just jealous because I could never be that organized . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:aTvpJ3AKYgQJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/+&cd=8&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:pH19VigATd4J:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-2+&cd=9&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:vj7fy0eFnn0J:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-3+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a This should link you to the first 3 pages of the thread, if it works. I tried to hyper-link them, but that didn't work. If it works, and you want the rest of the pages, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:aTvpJ3AKYgQJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/+&cd=8&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:pH19VigATd4J:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-2+&cd=9&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:vj7fy0eFnn0J:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-3+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a This should link you to the first 3 pages of the thread, if it works. I tried to hyper-link them, but that didn't work. If it works, and you want the rest of the pages, let me know. Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Well, that is just ...odd. I will tell you that many people came back that year and said that all that filing they did turned into a logistical nightmare when their weeks started to get "off". I'm just jealous because I could never be that organized . I think it worked for some but not others. Naturally. :D I believe the OP in that thread did it so she would have an end date. So she might have missed a math lesson once in a while, but they finished the book. (As opposed to finishing most of the book, therefore missing several lessons at the end.) In my opinion, the major plus of the filing thread (whether one filed by week or subject) was getting the preparation done ahead of time. I'm thinking about going by subject this time. And I really want to do full preparation for science this year, so that we can get it done. Even though I really like the idea of weekly, so we won't get behind. (School is dragging on this year, mostly my fault. I want an end date next year.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Now let's all keep our fingers crossed that this thread with the links to the cached pages doesn't get assimilated by some other closed group. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talltexan Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thank you all so much! Babynurse11, you're brilliant. :) I didn't think of searching the google cache. After reading through some of the filing thread, I don't think it will work for me, but I did glean some ideas. Seeing what others do is always helpful. I would love to have a recap post from all those folks to see if they still recommend the methods they proposed back then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 A mod PMed me and said they'll look into it for us. I'm glad someone managed to find the cached pages; I couldn't figure out how to do it. In my opinion, the major plus of the filing thread (whether one filed by week or subject) was getting the preparation done ahead of time. I'm thinking about going by subject this time. And I really want to do full preparation for science this year, so that we can get it done. Even though I really like the idea of weekly, so we won't get behind. (School is dragging on this year, mostly my fault. I want an end date next year.) This. I was on of the ones who was very gung ho on that thread. I bought a million manila and hanging folders, library pockets, crates etc. I spent a ton of time photocopying and organizing and filing and re-filing...and in the end, I ended up with a ton of paper I didn't need, files that didn't reflect where we were on anything, cut workbook pages that were out of order, and finished pages that I didn't know how to organize or store. What I learned was that it really, really benefited me to do the following: Make ALL my copies, book/resource lists, lesson plans, etc. before the year started. Once the year started, I was buried, and I am terrible at winging it. Cut any teacher/student books that were hard to use when bound and three-hole punch them (or spiral bind them, but I like three-ring binders). Give my student a file box to keep her student books/binders in, and keep my teacher books/binders right behind my chair. I don't regret my filing year, because it was still the most organized year I'd had at that point, and I learned a lot about what really works for myself and my kids. If my kids were younger, maybe it would have been a better effort. But I was also really ready for my oldest to start taking some responsibility for her materials, and I found that filing put it all on me (in my case, anyway). It's still a great read though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Yes please. Here ya go, hope it works! For some reason, page 12 is not available :( http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:6Q4-qcFJ6hMJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-4+&cd=12&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:neJZtRckq6gJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-5+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:51RuapUAHQoJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-6+&cd=16&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Rm883lZlMLgJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-7+&cd=15&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:SG0RBeIjVH0J:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-8+&cd=5&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:hSHs_yzwa7YJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-9+&cd=4&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:IHX-Y9nhyRcJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-10+&cd=19&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:WGJp4s7OSuAJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-11+&cd=20&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:nkENmzV2MdEJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-13+&cd=6&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:7fwtbKiMtGcJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page__st__650+&cd=11&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:JCfYGlD-QjwJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page__st__700+&cd=14&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:D6cNf6oVJC4J:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-16+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:mcwoEbXi_tUJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page__st__800+&cd=13&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:s9CQoefw24EJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/189482-does-anyone-incorporate-a-filing-system-for-lesson-plans/page-18+&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I filed that year and it was probably one of our most successful years, simply because I knew what we were doing next and had everything needed to accomplish the lesson/activity. But, I only filed certain things - I did not cut up math workbooks or any other workbooks. I did print pages from PDF files and file those by week. So, I had history (maps, coloring pages, narration pages), science (lab sheets, narration pages, "for my notebook" pages from RSO), Latin, narration/dictation pages for WWE exercises, and a weekly "cheat sheet" that gave an overview of the lessons/activities. I've since modified our schooling - we are using less worksheet-based curriculum and more either already bound in a workbook or putting work in composition books. But if our curriculum choices warrented it, I would not hesitate to file again this year. It was a much less stressful year (and I had a baby in the middle of it) than years when I was busy trying to gather materials/pages either on a Sunday evening, or more likely the morning before the lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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