1. I printed off the list of materials needed for these programs from the HOD yahoo group (thanks to those ladies that are such good sharers!) and then I got a medium-sized, clear box with a secure lid for each program.
2. I put every single thing that I will need for these programs in the boxes that I already had around my home (eg. small ziplock bag of paperclips, folded aluminium foil pieces, small jar with lid, clay, marble, etc, etc).
3. I made an extra list of things I need to buy to go into the boxes that I don't have yet (eg. flashlight with batteries, cotton balls, etc). I am going to buy at least 5 things on this list every time I go shopping between now and when we start school next year.
4. I made another list of things that I do have in my home that I am not going to take out of my pantry until the day we need those items (eg. vinegar, food colouring, etc). This list is taped to the inside of each box as a reminder of what is in the pantry.
I am hoping that I will do every single experiment and craft/history project this year because I am organised, have every single thing I need, and have them all in one place. I am also hoping that my DD8.5 will be able to be very independent with her own science and history projects as she will know exactly where all the items she needs are (ie. in the Preparing Box) or where to find them (i.e. the pantry).
So, has this been helpful at all? Clear as mud?
DS is the very independent type. He'd love to have it set up for him and in one place. 
