How to Create Your Own Lesson Planner for Students

Homeschooling certainly does not come without many challenges. One of the biggest challenges that some families face is finding time to get it all done. This is especially the case when you are homeschooling more than one child. When first starting out with homeschooling many families try different options until they find what works for them. Creating a student lesson planner is easy to do and can help to ensure that nothing is missed during the week. Keep in mind that the lesson planner is just one option, and it is best to try several options until you find what works for you.

First you will want to create your own spreadsheet that will break down your lessons by subject, and also by day. You can organize each into separate columns. Set your spreadsheet up in a way that makes it easy for your children to read. Some kids do better with check boxes, and others do better with lists. Try making both, and then giving one to your child one week, and another the next week. This way you can see which option is better.

Once you have finished creating your student planner, be sure to save it on your computer. This way each week you can easily print out another sheet. Some may find it easier to write in the assignments, while others find it easier to type them in. If your child has trouble reading your handwriting than it would certainly make sense to simply type it in. If you prefer to save on ink, then just write in the individual assignments using a pen. This way your child can easily use a pencil to cross off the assignment when it is completed or place a check mark in the right box.

At the bottom of each student lesson plan you may want to include a section that lists the supplies needed to complete work. I have found a supply list works great. This way the kids can gather all of their materials together before they get started. This helps them to avoid walking, or roaming around the room for supplies. At the end of each week, when your student is done using their lesson plan, you can evaluate how they used it. Did they complete all of the assignments on the list? Did it help them to be organized with their school work? Of course not all of the work your student does is independent work. When they reach a point where your instruction is needed be sure to put this on the lesson plan as well.