STEP 8 OF 8
Start Your First Week
Keep week one simple. This is about beginning, not perfection.
Your First Homeschool Week
Keep Week One Simple.
Goals for your first week:
Establish a routine
Learn how your child responds
Practice using materials
Read together
Complete a few lessons
Adjust as needed
Sample First Week
Monday
Read together
Language Arts
Math
Creative activity
Optional Bible
Tuesday
Reading
Language Arts
Math
Hands-on science
Wednesday
Reading
Writing / Fine Motor
Math
Social Studies
Thursday
Reading
Language Arts
Math
Art / Music
Friday
Reading
Review
Nature / Field Trip / Project
Organize finished work
Example only. Customize for your family, your child, and your schedule.
My First Homeschool Week
Goals, subjects, books, printables, activities, materials, notes, what went well, and what to change.
What Homeschool Records Should I Keep?
Legal requirements vary, but these records are commonly useful:
Attendance / learning days
Lesson plans
Completed work
Reading logs
Assessments
Progress notes
Curriculum used
Field trips
Projects
Portfolio samples
Annual summaries
Legal recordkeeping requirements vary by jurisdiction. Check what applies where you live.
Build a Simple Homeschool Portfolio
A binder is a simple way to organize your child's work. Possible sections:
Language ArtsMathScienceSocial StudiesBibleArtReadingProjectsAssessmentsProgress ReportsField Trips
Keep selected meaningful samples rather than necessarily every page. A few good examples tell the story of your child's progress.
Portfolio Checklist
A printable checklist to help you build your child's portfolio binder.