So, here I am still on the fence-I think. But that fancy DYI cover set and divider pages have been calling me. Saying, "Whatcha waiting for?" I really don't know how to answer that!
Oh dear. So I decided to start downloading and printing pages. I mean after all, I have the 30# paper so why not try a few. Right? Ah hem....a few thick stacks later-and then some....
Hmmm, looks to me as tho I am going the DYI route. For at least this year I guess.
So here is what I know so far:
*I have been searching and searching for freebies to download-and there are plenty. See links below.
*I purchased one lesson planner download from Etsy-but now I see I could have gotten a complete set from a fellow HSer for the same price-drat!
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*I need to do some practicing on a few different weekly/daily layouts so I know which one will work best for us, before printing up a boatload of them to put into the planner.
*I have to decide whether I want to be able to move pages about or add/delete when I want to or have it 'as is' for eternity.
*Due to the aforementioned sitzie, I must figure out if I will jump into the disk planner mode (meaning I will have to purchase a punch for sure [spency] and disks, which are not too spency) or just have it coil bound. Oh, and there is another one-Pro Click [yah way spency] but you can unsnap and add/delete if you want....so decisions, decisions.
*I need to really think the above issue thru. If I plan on DYIing it for the next three years, a punch is a must. Obviously, we can use it for many other things-but that must be added to the initial output cost. Granted, I can also reduce the over-all cost by dividing the amt. by at least 3...so, again-decisions....
And there you have it. For now.
OK, so where am I finding these downloads?
Go To PINTEREST and Google 'free homeschool planner pages'
to start! This will be your "honey hole" of links and options.
Join mailing lists in order to get the freebie pages as your gift from the
blog author.
Shop Etsy stores.
Search for planner and homeschool planner pages.
Here are some websites with some nice pages
(look through them-not all will apply to your needs)
and download what should work for you.
(7 Planner Steps section)
She has freebies and pay-for-kits
I found the middle/high school planner free and
it's quite wonderful. Lots of options there.
She has a nice planner for like $5
She has some great HS materials for sale BTW
Great for note pages/graph paper, etc.
Good lists pages
LOVE her layout and color choices-this is one I will
be testing out. Some pages are dated
but the weekly planner is not.
I just purchased the $5 layout option. I am currently
test driving (so to speak) this style
to see how it works for us.
That should get you started. I will do a separate post highlighting which pages I will use for sure, and where they will go in the planner. I need to test out a few first. I will also talk about paper quality! Very important actually. And of course-what works for us, may or may not work for you. So you will need to do your own hunting and gathering.
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