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I am trying to figure out the best way to track everything I need to do in the World Geo guide. Right now I printed out an undated calendar, and I wrote in all the subjects for each day that require my participation. I have 5 units written out so far. It is nice to see it written out this way looking at several weeks at once. I thought about doing a weekly sheet, and will turn to that if I need more space to write. I am just using forms from Donna Young's website for the time being. I could not find a decent planner in the store.

I have also considered buying a second guide manual and highlighting in all the teacher participation portions. I worry if I highlight them in the manual my dd uses that it will bug her. Sitting here thinking about it, maybe that wouldn't be a bad thing. It would alert her to things I need to do verses having her gloss over that and just moving onto the next lesson, which she is inclined to do. She is the "I'll come back later and do that" mentality, and all it does is make it easy to get behind. I am trying to get her to wait for the subjects with a "T" or "S" and do them when I am available for her (not including math in this as that is done online).

Anyway, I have one child in Bigger whom I do everything with and another in CTC that needs me for some work. I am just trying to make sure I get everything in the WG set before me so nothing is overlooked as I juggle myself between all three of them.

Any tips are appreciated! I am sure as we get further into the guide we will find our pace and things will sail more smoothly. We have family of special diets here and frequent dr appointments. My middle dd also has a sleep disorder. Trying to stay on top of it all can be a bit crazy at times, and any way I can make things better/easier on myself is always a plus.

ETA:
I was talking things over with dh tonight about trying to make sure nothing is overlooked. I think I am going to make myself a big spreadsheet where I can see big chunks of assignments at a time, and check them off as they are done. I'll make a second copy which can be used as a grade sheet. Those are my thoughts anyway.

Tabitha, if you email me at sahervey at hotmail, I'll email you my weekly spreadsheet. I have it for Res to Ref and Rev to Rev, but it may help you to get an idea of what you could do. I know that HoD has it all laid out for me in the manual, but I'm a box checker and I like my manuals to be clean. I also am using 3 different guides, so it's helpful to me to see what each child has completed at a glance.

Thank you!

We just finished the WG guide, and you have an awesome year ahead of you! I just used the introduction's assessments to track. I also had ds use the guide as his student planner, initialing the corner of each box as he completed it. Then, when we met for our midpoint meeting time, I had him begin with his oral narration(s) that were assigned. He knew then to prepare for this. Next, I had him show me the work for each initialed box, we edited/discussed/followed up/corrected whatever needed to be right then. Next, I did my teacher portions - generally dictation (though it dropped out halfway through as he completed Level 8 ), grammar, math, and anything else marked "T" or "S" that needed guidance. He finished out the rest of the plans and left his end of the day work open on the counter for me to correct - I called him back to fix things as needed. This worked well and was easy on me! I use the guide as my 'planner' and so does he. HTH!

In Christ,
Julie

Thank you, Julie. I am going to try using what you did and have a meeting point. I generally have to keep on top of her as she isn't a self starter. I am anxious to see if this helps her with being more disciplined/accountable.

Thanks, Julie for sharing how you used the guide for this!

And a big CONGRATULATIONS on finishing the first high school guide!!!

Thank you!!! It is a wonderful feeling finishing our first year of high school together! We did it!!! Thanks for celebrating with Wyatt and me!

In Christ,
Julie