Comments on: When Chaos Invades Your Homeschool Days

By: Aimee

Aimee — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:08:33 +0000

Love this post. We are actually enrolled in Bridgeway Homeschool Academy and they came out with new guides this year that plan out your days for you. (I LOVE THEM!)

The guides include all kinds of extra things like online videos or games that we can choose to use or not as well as a plan for what is required for each day. Talk about making it soooo much easier!

The kids are loving that they can actually control their own day by just pulling out the guide and following it. And I love that I have remedial help if I need it and extra fun projects if we love a specific topic.

Still working on the organization of the house though. I was taught that cleanliness is next to godliness–not sure I agree any more!

By: Sprittibee

Sprittibee — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:32:28 +0000

Ha! Chaos. I laugh at Chaos.

But really, … NO, I haven’t found what works yet. It seems to grow each year, too. Like last year was worse than the year before because I was pregnant. And this year my head is spinning because we have an infant. I suspect I might need a one-way ride to the funny farm next year when the baby is a toddler.

That may be what I get for Christmas. Since he’ll be walking most likely – by then! ACK!!!

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By: Nordyke Academy

Nordyke Academy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:06:42 +0000

I loved this article…
We all seem to get hit with these days…
I used to plan ahead now I go day to day because with a family of 6 you never know what a day will bring that way if we get hit with a messed up day I don’t get mad or upset so much… **NO STRESS** I like it best.But I do write down special happenings like doctor apt. dentist apt. & etc…
because we all know when you make an appointment it seems like you never get in or out when you think and sometimes it messes up your day so to those days I go with the flow and not make a planned day.

By: Renee Harris

Renee Harris — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:39:03 +0000

This is very encouraging. If I don’t plan my days ahead ( from lesson plans, meals or what is priority on my to do list) then the whole day is a mess.

By: Ashley Allain

Ashley Allain — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:30:38 +0000

Love this post! Homeschooling four children is both a challenge and a delight. I wouldn’t trade it for anything even when I’m acting like a possessed monster! Anyway, I find your advice very sound and spoken by someone who has lived through the chaos and survived! After two years, I came to the same conclusion as you, you have to have a “plan B.” Like you, I also prepare weekly lessons, but post them on our school website. That way, we always know what’s next. If all else fails, though, we do Time4Learning. I have found that our kids do so much better when there is a plan and they know what’s expected of them. Thanks for your post!

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By: Ruthanne

Ruthanne — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:50:08 +0000

So, so true – planning is irreplaceable! It brings sanity to my mind, but I see how it helps my children as well.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:18:35 +0000

Fabulous Post Beverly! So, so true!

Planning is the key for u as well!

By: Especially Heather

Especially Heather — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000

Loved this article. It is so very essential as a homeschool parent to have a schedule of your days. I would be lost with out mine. Also letting your children know ahead of time what is expected of them is a great way to chase the chaos out. My oldest daughter is now doing her school work in her room as a result of tight scheduling in the past. She gets up, and does it without any questions..

My son on the other hand.. not so much

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:33:28 +0000

This is a very encouraging post for me as we are experiencing some chaos as we prepare to move back to the United States from Germany. There is so much organization and work to be done in preparation for the move, that sadly, school sometimes gets put on the back burner. I have preschoolers, so they’re not always able to do a lot of work on their own. But, thankfully, they don’t require as much structure and hard core school either.