tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post6024120577499789544..comments2023-10-12T10:28:33.580-04:00Comments on Trivium Academy: Earth Science/Astronomy CopyworkJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11962142768868238733noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-58088362508257797232007-06-26T18:38:00.000-04:002007-06-26T18:38:00.000-04:00Annett in Ca,Oh boy, what a question! Well I keep ...Annett in Ca,<BR/>Oh boy, what a question! Well I keep a notebook in arm's reach so I can jot down ideas when I can. I get on the computer when the kids are playing well with each other and they won't miss me. I think through each subject and only attack one subject at a time. I've been "planning" 2nd grade since October or November of 2006. <BR/><BR/>I started with science since I couldn't find a curriculum that suited what we wanted. I bought the spines and just did it whenever I could. I knew I wanted to do more than I did with Life Science so I spent more time thinking things through with Earth/Space. I compared curriculums better- because of experience.<BR/><BR/>I sort of went overboard with history BUT, I didn't know Tapestry of Grace existed and that it plans out the same things that I did. No one clued me in either. I don't want to do that anymore, it is a huge time-waster. <BR/><BR/>Next year, we'll probably use TOG with SOTW as our history spine, science will be Real Science 4 Kids: Pre-Level 1 Chemistry (or Level 1, depending on dd's preference). <BR/><BR/>Planning the way I did/do is mostly about finding the right resources. Hannah provided the bulk of the memorization items I have, search Lulu.com for Grammar Memorization. I prefer to select our copywork outside of First Language Lessons.<BR/><BR/>Pick a subject, find resources already done for you- model them to make them your own. Finish one subject before moving on to the next. Little by little it gets done. My load is going to be a lot lighter next year. I did write a post about "2nd grade Preparations" it's linked on the right. You'll see what I did. I think creating a checklist for yourself will help you accomplish goals.<BR/><BR/>Time at home, well you make the time where you can. If I'm planning, then I'm on the computer at night. Blogging doesn't take me long, I don't really blog too much about personal things anymore. Once school starts it'll be about what we're doing and how our lessons are going.<BR/><BR/>I'm still working on getting my act together! My cleaning schedule, monthly dinner plan and grocery master list have been put together recently but we're about to get new floors throughout our entire house so we're in disarray right now. We will be working those plans soon, and I'll post how it's going.<BR/><BR/>http://triviumacademy.blogspot.com/2007/06/getting-it-together-meal-planning.html<BR/><BR/>http://triviumacademy.blogspot.com/2007/06/cleaning-plan-of-action.html<BR/><BR/>Those might help. <BR/>: ) JessicaJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962142768868238733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-26522147953478013002007-06-26T18:01:00.000-04:002007-06-26T18:01:00.000-04:00I'm just curious... do you have a daily schedule y...I'm just curious... do you have a daily schedule you follow, or do you just do all of this planning during the day whenever you can, or after the kids go down? Do you get a lot of sleep. You inspire me! I want to plan like you, I am just trying to figure out how to get it all done like you. What's the secret? If you don't mind sharing your daily schedule, like when do you blog, wash, etc.. that would be wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com