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Published: August 9, 2020

Contributor: Annette Breedlove

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I must admit, I love a good planner and use one regularly. However, I am a terrible homeschool planner. I love being organized, but we do very little organized curriculum with our younger children for homeschooling. But I love using free homeschool planners and binder printables . So I’m quite the conundrum.

Homeschool Binder Printables

Even though we don’t push organization in our younger children, we do encourage independent learning. If that means they need a printable planner, then I’m happy to get one for them. And now that we have a high schooler, we do keep better records. I use several different homeschool record keeping printables to keep me organized. So having it all in one place (with multiple children) makes my life so much easier.

Homeschool Planners

That’s where a homeschool planner and binder come in handy! I love being able to fill our planner and binder with whatever printables we need and/or will use for the year. Each of my older children has their own binder with independent morning work and then they are able to fill it with any cheat sheets or practice pages they want or need.

Using a homeschool planner can be used in several different ways. You can use it to plan out your homeschool year or track each child’s assignments as they complete them. And a binder is a great tool not only for tracking, but also for teaching kids to be more independent with their studies.

Getting your homeschool organized doesn’t have to cost a fortune! Get your homeschool binder in order with these free homeschool planners and binder printables.

Free student planners.

• Free Homeschool Student Planner | Inspire the Mom
• Student Planner | Moritz Fine Designs
• Free Printable Game Themed 52 Week Student Planner  | Miniature Masterminds
• FREE Homeschool Schedule Planner | 123 Homeschool 4 Me
• Free Printable Student Planner | Home Made Our Way
• Best Free Student Planner Printables | Sarah Titus
• DIY Student Planner | Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Free Homeschool Planners

• Free Printable Homeschool Planner | Maple Planners
• Free Printable Homeschool Planner | The Design Hippo
• Free Homeschool Planner Printables | The Frugal Homeschooling Mom
• Week at a Glance Homeschool Planning Printables: Free | Mom. Wife. Homeschool Life.
• Free Printable Homeschool Planner | Bright and Busy Kids
• Free Ultimate Homeschool Planner | The Relaxed Homeschool
• Free Homeschool Planner – A Long-Range View | Jen Merckling

Homeschool Planner Printable

• The Best Homeschool Planner | Bless My Budget
• Free Homeschool Planner | The Crafty Classroom
• Free Homeschool Planning Printables | Real Life at Home
• The Ultimate Editable Student Planner | Life Abundantly
• Free Printable Homeschool Planner | Living Life and Learning

Want more help to build your Homeschool Binder? Check out these Free Cheat Sheets & Dividers .

• Easy Printable Homeschool Schedule Template | Teach Beside Me
• Homeschool Attendance Record | Mama’s Learning Corner
• Transcript and Grade Report Printables | Pam Barnhill
• Free Homeschool Planning Pages | Nature Homeschool
• Report Card and Progress Report Templates | Homeschool Giveaways

Homeschooling Binder Printables

• Homeschool Report Cards | 123 Homeschool 4 Me
• Free Unit Study Planner | Home Grown Hearts Academy
• Free Research Worksheets for Elementary | Wife Teacher Mommy
• Research Paper Writing Guide Pack | Mom for All Seasons
• Free Homeschool Gradebook and Record-Keeping Spreadsheet | Five J’s
• Free Homeschool Lesson Planner | Wildly Anchored
• Free Printable Portfolios for Homeschool  

In Conclusion

Getting and staying organized is key to a stress-free homeschool. There’s nothing worse than getting ready to break for the summer and staring at a big pile of papers that you didn’t keep organized! Use these free printables to help you along the way. 

Annette Breedlove

Annette has been married to her husband and best friend since 2003. Together they are raising their six children to follow the Lord’s will, no matter what. Annette longs for the day when she will meet her angel babies who have entered heaven before her. She enjoys creating UNIT STUDIES and FREE PRINTABLES for homeschool families. You can follow her crazy life at In All You Do where she blogs about homeschooling, homemaking and marriage while trying to maintain her sanity. She is also the owner of Thrifty Homeschoolers where she shares her tips on homeschooling without breaking the bank.

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How to Set Up a Simple Homeschool Binder

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Today I’m going to show you how to set up a simple homeschool binder for your student (or students.) Whether or not you live in a state where extensive record keeping is required, I highly recommend keeping records of your kids’ work.

For older students, you’re going to need the work your student completed to create a transcript. And for younger students, it’s a great paper trail to reference what they’ve learned (and how far you’ve come!) Also, you never know if you’re going to move out of state or if your state will suddenly adopt new standards. Better safe than sorry. Enter the simplest, most efficient notebook in the world. Seriously. I’ve tried a few different methods in my homeschool journey–filing my kid’s work, adding everything to a notebook once a week, keeping the workbooks–and this one is by far my favorite. So, let’s do this! All you will need to start is a 4-inch binder ( this is the one we use ), tab dividers for each subject ( these are my favs because I like the larger tabs ), and the curriculum and/or workbooks you are going to use. It’ll also greatly help to sit down beforehand and figure out your schedule for the year.

Schedule sidenote: you might be cringing (or celebrating) at the idea of a schedule, but believe me, having a roadmap as to what you want to accomplish and in what order will help you and your kiddo(s) to not go crazy. Better yet, as your kid matures, they can just go ahead and do the next thing on the list. Win-win.

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How I’m Using Spiral Notebooks to Simplify Homeschooling

by Sarah Mackenzie | Jan 5, 2015 | Homeschooling

Back to the homeschooling grindstone already?  Ay yi yi! Doesn’t it feel too soon? I’m not feeling quite as fly-by-the-seat as I often do after a break, though, because I’ve got a new system for keeping track of school assignments, and it’s rocking my world.

I love finding ways to simplify homeschooling, and this method really takes the cake.

I’ll tell you all about it, and then you have every right to say, “Of course, Sarah. Why haven’t you done this all along?” like I said to myself when my friend first showed me how it’s done.

Here’s what happened

Early in December, I was at church, trying to keep my mind focused- it kept drifting off to schoolwork.

In my head, I was finagling how we could possibly combine subjects or weed something out and do less in order to make the school day work.

The days were difficult.

Even though I had pared back and simplified as much as possible , we were still struggling to hit those most important subjects.

Twin toddlers change everything! Add a 2-year-old to the mix and things can get downright disastrous by 10 am, let me tell you. Our school day was feeling it.

After church, I moseyed out to the foyer and gave my friend Sheila a big hug. “How’s it going?” she asked with a smile. Sheila homeschooled her three kids into adulthood and they are just some of the most fantastic kids you’ll ever meet.

She’s not so far removed that she forgets just how hard it was, but she’s got this end-of-the-homeschooling-road wisdom and insight that I just crave to learn from. I absolutely adore her.

She asked that simple question, and I started to fall apart. I can’t do this! There’s too much to get to! Maybe what I’m trying to do here IS actually impossible?

Sheila listened (like she always does), and then she said, “Well, how much of their schoolwork are they doing on their own?” I stopped to think.

She followed up, “And how are you giving them assignments?”

Right. That.

I write them on a white board each morning when I finally get around to it-which is usually in between grabbing a twin off the dining room table and the other one out of the kitchen garbage and washing Posy’s jelly face and changing a diaper and scolding someone for forgetting to shut the door to the basement where a toddler nearly plummeted to his demise.

It’s not a good system.

Sheila came over the next day. She told me I would need a simple 10 cent spiral notebook for each kid, and she would show me what to do.

And she did.

Here’s the groundbreaking system. Are your ready for this?:

Each evening, I write the kids’ assignments down for the next day in their own assignment book.

What? You thought I was going to say something grand and amazing, and you’re a little let down?

I know. I was skeptical at first, too, but I have been floored at the change this simple method has made in our homeschool.

You aren’t alone if you feel like this method sounds too good to be true. But a couple years after sharing this article for the first time, I re-shared it, and this is just a little peek at the responses to it:

See, after I employed this notebook system, we began to consistently get to pretty much everything I assigned for each day by early in the afternoon .

For the first time, I wasn’t having to rack my brain to remember what we were supposed to do when.

Each morning after breakfast, the big kids do their one morning chore, dress and brush their teeth, and then they set to work on their school notebooks.

Instead of feeling pulled between teaching a lesson, caring for toddlers, and setting on soup for dinner, I go about my business with the little ones and the kids go about theirs.

When they have a question or need help with an assignment, they bring their materials to me wherever I am, and I help them on the spot.

If someone else is getting help at the moment, they work on something else in their notebook until I’m free.

I know what you’re thinking (I was thinking the same thing). Something like this, right?:

“I don’t have time to write down assignments each night.”

The truth is, it takes 10-15 minutes. I spent a little time making a master spreadsheet of assignments and how frequently I want each thing tackled, and I use that as a quick reference. It literally takes me ten minutes (max) to look at the spreadsheet and write down the assignments for all three of my school-agers.

If I really can’t carve out ten minutes to do this, I skip sweeping the floor, folding the laundry, or checking Facebook, and I do this instead. It’s worth it.

“Why should I write it out when I could just print out a checklist?”

Because something about the act of writing it out by hand triggers the brain to engage. When I’m writing my 13-year-old’s assignments out, I can tell that I’m giving her too much work when it’s taking me a while to write or the paper is filling up.

It’s so easy to just pop in one more assignment on a spreadsheet on your computer. It’s harder to make the space when you’re writing it out by hand.

Also, writing it out means I’m constantly in touch with where each child is in each of his or her subjects. Instead of just giving an assignment that says “do the next math assignment,” it says “do lesson 14.”

See that box before the math assignment? That’s what this child checks off when she’s done. The box after the assignment means that I need to check it off for her to really be “done” for the day.

If she made a lot of errors, the next day’s assignment will likely be “Watch lesson 14 one more time and make corrections to yesterday’s assignment.”

Writing each assignment out by hand means that I’m staying connected with where she is in every subject.

I can tell if a Latin assignment is taking her longer than usual, or if she’s flying through it in her sleep. In fact, I can more easily keep my finger on the pulse of where each of my kids are in their different subjects.

Some tips that help to make this work:

• Resist the urge to make this more complicated than it needs to be. I use colored pens, but it’s just for fun- not for color coding. You want to remove as many barriers as possible to making this tool do the thing it’s supposed to do. Simple is always better.
• Keep them handy. These spiral notebooks go in a basket on our kitchen counter. The kids take them out, use them, and put them back. They don’t disappear into the school bins or backpacks or any such nonsense. They need to be handy, visible, and always in the same place.
• Use the last 10 pages or so for a booklist. Have you been meaning to print out a booklist form for your kids to record their personal reading on this year? Me too. Why I can’t ever manage to keep enough of those around (or keep track of them when I do) is beyond me, but it’s always the case.

I put a post it flag marking the last ten pages or so of the spiral notebook, and the kids have been instructed to write the book title, author, and # pages of each book they read on their own. At the end of the year, I’ll make transcribing this onto the computer a keyboarding assignment for one of my young typists.

Give it a try!

(Want to see these spiral notebooks in action? I did Here’s a video where I show what they look like in our homeschool .)

So if you’re feeling a bit over-your-head as you hit the books once again, grab a spiral notebook and see if this super-simple system might see you through the dark winter months.

It has been transformative for us- really helping me to teach from rest and restoring my peace in our schooling. The kids love it, too, and have thanked me multiple times for organizing their school day this way.

P.S. Using spiral notebooks was a game-changer for us in simplifying our homeschool. Here are my best tips on how to simplify the homeschool curriculum and how to simplify the homeschool schedule .

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10 Tools to Organize Your Homeschool

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When you’re a homeschool mom, you need to organize homeschool stuff: papers, routines, and schedules; it gives the new school year a good chance for success.

Whether you have a dedicated homeschool room or cart your homeschool supplies from living room to kitchen table and back again, you can make sense of the new homeschool year and all its trappings with good organization. Here are 10 favorite homeschool organization ideas and simple tips to help you enjoy your homeschool and your time with your kids a whole lot more.

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So you’re homeschooling…

Whether this is something you’ve been wanting to do for some time or a choice you made in just the last year or two, welcome to the party! I’m officially starting my 21st year of homeschooling with about 4 more to go. It has been one of my best life decisions ever.

I’ve learned a lot over the years. Two kids have graduated college, two are currently in college, two are still on my watch. So far, the experiment is working!

Not just academically, either. I love each of my kids and the unique people they are becoming. They are people my husband and I love to be with! Homeschooling has played a big role in that.

Over the years, we’ve done school in small spaces and big ones. We’ve paid big bucks for pricey homeschool curriculum and art supplies and we’ve made good use of free homeschool supplies whenever they’ve crossed our paths. We’ve homeschooled away from home and hunkered down just like everyone else during lockdown.

One of the things that I’ve gleaned in this home education gig, is that organizing homeschool stuff: supplies, routines, and schedules is super duper important. Since we live, eat, sleep, and school at our home, there is a myriad of tasks — and stuff – to juggle.

If you don’t manage them well, there will be utter chaos. No thank you!

What’s Important

I’ve found that you have not only to organize your homeschool, but also to do it in a way that suits your family’s personality and practice . There’s no right method of homeschool organization, but boy, you sure do need to do it!

If you’re wondering if your homeschool could run more efficiently, today’s the day to find out.

Here are the things that help us save money, time, and energy, and make homeschooling more fun: ten tools and tips to organize your homeschool:

An Academic Calendar

One of the beauties of homeschooling, is that in most cases, state law-depending, you get to create your own academic calendar . Not only does this allow you to be flexible with vacations and crazy family seasons, but it’s an ideal tool for homeschool planning.

Every summer I create a calendar for the year, matching it up with my husband’s work calendar. It’s better if I plan for school holidays when he has time off work as well. Student and teacher birthdays are considered school holidays so I mark those off, too.

Having a calendar ready helps me plan lessons and map our way through the curriculum.

If you’re coordinating online coursework, it’s important to know when they start and end and have weeks off, so your calendar is incredibly important for tracking your homeschool schedule.

You can buy the Organizing Life as Mom homeschool pack which includes a number of homeschooling organizers and calendars for the year, including the one pictured above.

Assignment Sheets, Assignment Binders and/or Student Planners

Depending on the grade and maturity of your students, you’re going to want a way to communicate and track their assignments. We’ve done this in three ways over the years: weekly assignment sheets, yearly assignment binders, and individual student planners.

Assignment sheets can be super helpful to organize your homeschool because you have to create lesson plans anyway, and your kids will benefit from knowing what’s on the docket for the day. These are included in the Organizing Life as Mom homeschool pack .

For years I relied on weekly assignment sheets to map out my kids’ work for the upcoming week. I found these to be super duper helpful, particularly for kids who love to check off the boxes every day.

It also allowed me to homeschool more than one kid at a time , knowing that the others could work independently on something while I worked one-on-one with another.

My only problem was that I could only plan one week at a time because I never knew how far we would get in a given week. If you’ve been homeschooling longer than a week, you know that things don’t go always according to plan. So much erasing!

Assignment binders were my answer to this dilemma. These binders held each child’s assignments for the whole school year !

I spent a week of each summer writing out every child’s assignments for every subject for the whole year. It was time well spent when I was managing many kids in coursework I was teaching myself.

We used the assignment binders to chart our course through the curriculum. If we skipped history one week, it was no big deal, we picked up where we left off — no erasing of weekly assignments involved or shifting of dates.

This was the best way that I could plan ahead without having to undo my own work.

As my kids hit junior high and high school and had teachers besides myself, I transitioned them to using their own Student Planners . In this way, kids learn to track their assignments themselves, something that will serve them on into college and graduate school.

The Student Planner works best for students from 6th grade to college. My freshman and junior college kids are currently using it as well as my high schoolers.

Color Coding

If you’ve got more than one child, I highly recommend assigning each child a color to organize your homeschool and all the stuff!

Here’s how to color code your homeschool:

• Assign each kid a color or let him or her choose if they can do it without fighting.
• Buy coordinating folders, binders, copy paper, even post-its in these colors.

You will know at a glance whose binder is whose instead of having to flip through and decipher handwriting.

I don’t know about you, but my homeschoolers don’t always write their names on their papers.

Dedicated Cubbies, Shelves, or Desks

A place for everything and everything in its place, right? No matter what fancy homeschool room ideas you may be entertaining, be sure to keep your storage ideas practical.

Organize your homeschool by making sure that every child knows where to find (and replace) his or her books and assignments. You will go crazy if you don’t make sure that they have places to put their school stuff.

Make it as easy as possible for your kids to put things away!

We’ve always dedicated the formal dining room of our home into a schoolroom . This works for us since we don’t mind eating in the kitchen. Guests get to see our real life schoolroom when we overflow to dining room-school room for meals.

We homeschool more than we entertain, you know?

Giving each child a cubby, or in the case of the teens, a dedicated shelf, makes it easy for them to find their books as well as know where to put them away. If it’s possible, give each his own desk, something we’ve only been able to accomplish once our kids were in junior high and above.

Pro tip: It really helps if you’ve got clean kids’ bedrooms . We’ve lost (and repurchased!) many a grammar/vocabulary/spelling book when a certain child did assignments in his room and then lost the book.

Organize your homeschool with dedicated storage for each child so you don’t have to rebuy books! Consider keeping school to certain areas of the house to prevent loss and confusion.

Clipboards are some of my favorite school supplies for homeschool as they are ideal, portable work spaces that hold papers together. Get enough for each child as well as yourself so that you each have a mobile work station and storage space.

You want your kids to feel organized, to be able to do school anywhere, including the hammock outside, so make it easy to do so.

If you can color code them, so much the better!

The Library Bag, Box, or Shelf

The library is a homeschooler’s best friend . There’s a wealth of knowledge to access within its walls for FREE — if you can avoid the ever pesky late fees.

Organize your homeschool resources by making sure your library check-outs don’t get mixed up. Placing them on a designated shelf or in a box/tote bag can make library returns so much easier!

School Records/Portfolios/Cumulative Files

Have a space for your longterm school records. Depending on what your state requires , you may need to save portfolios or cumulative files for longer than the school year. Be sure to have a designated space for this.

I keep a yearly expanding file for each kid in the school room. At the end of the year these get boxed up and stored for longterm in our homeschool library .

Kindles, tablets, or other devices

In this day and age, it’s pretty hard to do school without an electronic device of some kind.

Years ago, I bought each of the kids a Kindle Fire tablet for the first day of school. They were incredibly affordable and easy enough to load with learning apps and a way for the kids to turn in homework to me digitally without fighting over who was going to use the computer.

We used these for all kinds of things, including book storage, to-do lists, timers, music, movies and documentaries, and life skills. You can read more about how we use Kindles for homeschool.

A few years ago we retooled our school room. In addition to the desks for the three kids still on my watch, we bought each one a low-end laptop. With all of them doing online courses this year, it was imperative in order to make sure each student had access to his school work throughout the course of the day.

Do what works best for your family and your budget.

Supplies station

Inevitably there will be school and art supplies that all your students will need to access. If you can store these items in ways that are easy to find and even easier to put away, you will save yourself a lot of heartache.

We use an old dresser to organize homeschool supplies such as post-its, note cards, pens, pencils, crayons, paper, and art supplies. You might consider a portable tote for these things if you’re operating in a smaller space.

A standard operating procedure or SOP is an important tool to organize your homeschool. It involves making sure your kids KNOW all the systems you’ve put in place.

• Do they know what to do with completed work?
• Do they know where to put library books when they’re done reading?
• Do they know what the next assignment is?

By making these procedures clear to your kids — and possibly repeating them 5,436,987 times — you stand a chance of getting through the day without tearing out your hair. All the organizing ideas in the world won’t work if you don’t explain them to your kids and help them learn how to follow your system.

Your SOPs should also include procedures for YOU.

• Do you have a system for remembering when library books are due?
• When to file papers for the cumulative files?
• When you’re going to tackle lesson planning.

Develop your own SOPs and write them down so that you don’t have to think about what to do next. There’s enough to think about already as a homeschool mom!

More Homeschool Tips

Putting Together a Homeschool Binder

A Guide to Curing Thank You Note Writer’s Block

Must-Have School Supplies for Homeschoolers

Homeschool Curriculum for the Year and a Very Long Discussion on Our History & Literature Study

What works for you.

Leave a comment below and let us know what works for you.

Originally published October 24, 2015, this post has been updated for content and clarity.

Wife to Bryan since 1994, mom of 6, cookbook author, writer, home educator, and to-do list maker. Learn more about Jessica.

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— and possibly repeating them 5,436,987 times — I’ve been there. 🙂 But it does pay off in the long run when the kids know what to do and when to do it, and they can work through things with a little less supervision.

We end up with library books EVERYWHERE. But we always get a printout that stays with the library card, so we can gather things up when it’s time to go back to the library.

Great strategy!

We have cloth bags for library books. We do one book in and one book out at a time. Every child is responsible for their own library books.

We homeschooled 15 years, relocated to a wonderful school district where our youngest two completed school, but I used all these tools. Please expand on the color-coding to every aspect of mama-hood. Towels, toothbrushes, drinking glasses, etc.. I instantly could see who left the mess, and nobody got confused and used someone else’s towels.

I started the color coding for homeschool things a few years back. Mostly to make clean-up easier. I automatically knew who still had their things out. But I have started to expand it a bit. It does come in handy.

Yes! When my littles were more numerous, we absolutely used the colors everywhere.

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Our Homeschool Assignment Binder

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In my weekly wrap-up last week, I made mention of a new assignment binder we had begun using.  It’s been a great addition to our homeschooling organization, so I wanted to give you a little more information on it.

Well, lookie there!  The binders are color-coded… like my children !

OK, you might be wondering WHY I needed a new system.  The one issue I’ve had with my modified workbox system was the fact that I had to load the folder every day.  Well, I just couldn’t do it, and usually ended up checking papers at the end of the week and writing all the assignments down on their assignment sheets.  For my oldest, this worked alright, but for my second child, who is easily overwhelmed, this was too much information in one place.

Last week I read a post on using page protectors in binders to streamline the homeschool assignment issue, but page protectors and Amy just don’t seem to mix well.  I was still mulling the whole thing over when I ran across the perfect solution!  Those binders in the top picture open up into this:

There are 8 pockets (you can buy them with 12 pockets too!)  I chose the 8 pocket one because I’ll be doing assignments by day, so I’ll only have 5 active pockets, with the pocket in the front being used for past assignments I’ve graded and want them to look over.

The beauty of these pocket binders is the fact that not only is there a large pocket that holds worksheets and such, there is an envelope-sized pocket attached to it where I can slip in an index card with each day’s assignments.

Close up of individual binder page.

This is my 9 year old’s binder.  In the large pocket I’ve placed her math worksheet for the day along with her copywork assignment.  The envelope pocket holds a large index card with MONDAY written at the top and then each assignment she is to do for Monday.  As she does the assignment, she pulls the card out and marks it off and places the completed assignment back in the large pocket. On Tuesday, she moves on to the next page of her binder…and so on and so forth.

At the end of the week, I can quickly gather up the work, check it, put the old sheets in the front pocket, add new assignment cards and worksheets, and away we go!

Their books and pencil/crayon boxes still reside in their crates so they are easily divided and accessible.

I’ve added a couple of new crates/tubs to my homeschool world as well…

1. A School Crate behind my chair in the living room. The bulk majority of our corporate work (History, Worldview, Logic)  is done in the living room.  When I cleaned out my living room and office space, I added a crate there for the books that correspond with those corporate subjects as well as my School Binder {by the way, the Binder posts I’ve been promising are written and scheduled, so I haven’t forgotten!}

School Crate

2. An Answer Key Tub. I keep all my answer keys in one tub, so I can easily haul the tub to my living room chair {can you tell I’m fond of that chair???} and check papers and refill binders in comfort!

So, there’s my revamp!  What do you think?

I do want to say one thing here because I used to be one of those people who lamented the fact that I NEVER seemed to find something that worked well enough to stick with it for a hundred years.

It is okay to change things.

It is okay to admit something you raved about it doesn’t work anymore.

It is okay to search for a solution that does work.

Just because you fell in a rut you dug yourself is no reason to stay there. My modified workboxes worked for quite some time.  But, then they didn’t.  I could have just kept going with it, getting further and further behind, but I knew that wasn’t the answer.  I searched for something that would work and am forever grateful for the wealth of homeschool moms out there willing to blog about how they organize and run their homeschool.

No one person has all the answers.  No one system will work for everyone.  However, there is One God, and He is a God of Order.  It is imperative I strive to be a child of order as well…even when that means abandoning something I thought was the be all end all of my homeschooling organization.

I hope this encourages you to make the changes you need to make to bring peace and order to your homeschool world.

**One quick item of interest I ran across last week** My son needs a school ID for a trip he’s taking this summer.  I found a site where you can create a professional looking ID card and print it at home for free or have a hard PVC plastic card mailed to you for a small fee.  I printed ours on cardstock and laminated with contact paper and it turned out beautifully!  Here’s the link: Homeschool ID Cards

Reader Interactions

Michelle says

May 27, 2010 at 7:57 am

I bought 2 of those months ago, thinking they’d be perfect for homeschooling but not sure what I’d do with them yet. I’m not sure if I’ll load the whole week into it like you described or use each pocket for a different subject. Either way, I had no idea what to do with the small pocket, and I LOVE your idea about the assignment cards! Perfect, thanks for the tip! .-= Michelle ´s last blog .. Peanut Butter Cookies =-.

Maureen says

May 27, 2010 at 8:15 am

I think this looks great! I’m working on tweaking our system right now too. We need to be more efficient and some of the problems you were having are the same ones we have. I can never get the workboxes filled each day. Instead, I fill them for the week and each workbox is a certain subject. They still need an assignment sheet, so this might work for us too. Thanks for sharing. .-= Maureen´s last blog .. Alpaca Farm Field Trip =-.

May 27, 2010 at 8:46 am

I purchased a binder like that for my son awhile back. My idea was similar to yours, but I never used it. 😛 We just don’t do very many worksheets, but I’m wondering if it would work for my little ones. Hmm…Revamp coming soon. 😉 .-= Renae´s last blog .. Homeschool Supplies Giveaway from Really Good Stuff =-.

May 27, 2010 at 8:59 am

YAY! They look great!! Where did you find those binders?

I love how ours work, so I am excited to how others are able to customize my ideas to work for them. .-= Betty´s last blog ..My Top Ten Ways to Naturally and Safely Help Control My Allergies. =-.

Christine @ Lily of the Valley says

May 27, 2010 at 9:27 am

I love this; you are so creative and organized. With 4 children, I definitely think I am getting to the point where color coding is going to be a must. Blessings! .-= Christine @ Lily of the Valley´s last blog .. Our Homeschooling Resources 2010-2011 =-.

Jenifer Parris says

May 27, 2010 at 11:09 am

Amy where did you get them? .-= Jenifer Parris´s last blog .. Ethan…OCD? =-.

Tamara says

May 27, 2010 at 11:19 am

…and please share, where did you get them?? What brand are they? .-= Tamara´s last blog ..365 – 146 …Freshly baked bread =-.

Lauree says

May 27, 2010 at 11:55 am

I love those binders. I’m just about to begin homeschooling in a couple of months and haven’t been able to come up with one way I love for assignments. I think this might be great. And like others, I’m curious where you got them?? .-= Lauree´s last blog .. Allowance vs. Commission =-.

Christine (iDreamofClean) says

May 27, 2010 at 12:32 pm

I know I’ve said this before but color coding children is such a great idea! Great system. I wholeheartedly agree that it’s ok to change your system. Mostly because I do the same thing!! I’m constantly shuffling, changing, and rearranging how I organize and keep track of things. Glad to know there’s someone else out there who does that too! .-= Christine (iDreamofClean)´s last blog .. Removing a Stuck On Label or Sticker (Real Clean Wednesday) =-.

May 27, 2010 at 2:20 pm

Please stop by my blog today for another Urgent Prayer request, this time its for my family.

http://godsheart-heart2heart.blogspot.com/2010/05/urgent-prayer-needed-for-kat.html

Love and Hugs ~ Kat .-= Kat´s last blog .. URGENT PRAYER NEEDED FOR KAT! =-.

Brandy says

May 27, 2010 at 7:55 pm

What a WONDERFUL idea!! Right now, I used boxed curriculum (decided to stick with Abeka one more year). Everything is kept together and it’s working for us.

I can see where History and Science is going to be left wanting in coming years with Abeka … and I’m not too thrilled with the reading (that’s easily fixed with the library though LOL). So we’ll probably do something different for 3rd grade (she’s gonna start 2nd grade this July or August, whenever I get around to starting it lol).

I’ll have to keep this in mind when we do switch over to something different, though. For sure! .-= Brandy´s last blog ..The Homeschool Swap =-.

May 27, 2010 at 10:53 pm

I found the binders at WalMart. 🙂

Amy Moye says

January 6, 2018 at 1:36 pm

What are the binders called?

January 6, 2018 at 11:02 pm

I know I already emailed you, but I wanted to answer your question here in case someone else needed to know. You could probably search for pocket binders and find something similar. Hope that helps!

May 31, 2010 at 10:28 pm

I came over from Monday Mingle. I love these binders. I will have to go to our Staples and see if I can get a few with my rebate. I’m a school supply addict 🙂

June 21, 2010 at 12:44 pm

Hi, I’m new to your blog but recently was reading on the ‘workbox’ idea. I’m in South Africa and have hunted for several days to discover nothing that I felt could replicate the workboxes. I resigned myself to doing a notebook – just about like what you are doing. So good to see someone doing it before I jump in. I also colour-code with my four boys(baby girl doesn’t get a colour yet! Thanks!

August 25, 2010 at 8:12 pm

I went out and bought these!!! I can’t wait to start planning and using them. Thanks for the great idea. And yes, I even color coded everyone this year : )

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June 19, 2011 at 5:49 pm

I love this blog and all your other ideas and I love this idea! I’m new to all of this and was looking on the Wal-mart website and can’t find these binders. Can you please help me, Thanks so much!!

June 19, 2011 at 10:21 pm

Hello and welcome! Thanks so much for the kind words. I purchased these folders over a year ago, so they might have discontinued them. You might check an office supply store. 🙂

melanie says

May 6, 2012 at 3:22 pm

I will look into this… I am doing a year in reveiw book for the daycare kids, but it is really jaus a page or to a month as a memory thing as they are little… I am doing one for my one kids to and would do an extra for homeschooing stuff mainly to show quickly an overveiw of what we have done…

Brooke says

July 15, 2012 at 4:18 pm

I like the idea of the assignment cards, but do you do lesson plans (for yourself) as well and then copy them for each kid every day?

July 15, 2012 at 11:32 pm

I’ve since gone to using Scholaric so everything is in one place. Here’s the address so you can see it for yourself: http://scholaric.com

Rosalyn says

October 8, 2012 at 8:40 pm

Where did you find the binders that you mentioned? I have been looking for them and have been unable to find them. Thanks!

October 8, 2012 at 11:52 pm

I think WalMart must have stopped carrying them shortly after I wrote that post. 🙁 You might try an office type store.

October 13, 2012 at 6:53 am

I have a binder solution for my kids too, although slightly different from the ones here. I do 9 weeks at a time (which is a little large- 6 weeks would probably work better but I only want to do it 4 times!) I start off with one subject- math- since they do it everyday and it is also first everyday. I add all the worksheets and any tests (we use Abeka math). Then I start adding in everything else for each day. If they have a IEW assignment, I just write the title very small at the top to give them an idea where they’re headed. They still might need my help, but maybe not. EVERY thing they need each day is right there waiting for them. Since I can’t plan spelling (we use excellence in writing and I won’t know when they’ll finish each lesson) I just write “spelling” at the top. This way, they can look at a glance and see what they have for the day. I taught them how to move some papers to the next day. I just copied all my sonlight reader guides and placed them in the appropriate lesson- they get moved along each day until that particular book is finished. Sometimes a sonlight science worksheet is t completely finished so they have to move it for the next day. I’m sure there are fancier dividers I could use but I was in a hurry so I just ripped a file folder in two and put it at the beginning and end of each lesson. When they finish the day, they move the front one to the end of the next lesson. My daughter hates my system because she doesn’t like my tearing her beautiful workbooks apart, but I just can’t deal with the “what’s next?” Question several times a day. Make sense? My only regret is tht Wordly wise had perforated sheets. Then I would feel complete. 🙂

November 8, 2013 at 1:40 pm

Holly–You can always take those workbooks to a local small print shop and they will cut off just the binding and drill them for 3 hole as well.

I do this for books that are just plain hard to use with a glued binding and then put them in a ring binder.

I would like to know the name of the manufacturer on these nifty binders.

February 16, 2016 at 10:04 pm

Thank you for sharing this binder idea. I t will be very useful. I have only one and still love color coding.

sheriee says

May 26, 2016 at 3:28 pm

Hi! I was curious where you purchased these binders?

May 30, 2016 at 5:04 pm

Way back when, these were available at our local WalMart.

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Free Printable Homeschool Planner

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A few years ago I decided to create my own DIY printable homeschool planner .  The planner I previously bought was printed with errors and I couldn’t justify the cost when I would need to add and edit pages.  

I decided that if I needed to print pages to make that planner work, I might as well make my own planner and save my money! I am passing the savings on to you by gifting you the free printable homeschool planner. Keep reading to get your own copy.

It is really easy to make your own customizable printable homeschool planner. If only I had known that years ago.  I could have saved so much money!

I organize my homeschool planner in a 1.5 inch 3-ring binder with pocket divider tabs .  You can have your planner bound at an office supply store fairly inexpensively, but I like being able to add and take things out.  

This means the printable homeschool planner will be able to adapt to whatever I need it to be.  This free homeschool planner is truly 100% customizable! Using a 3 ring binder also lets me just pull out old pages and insert new ones each summer as I prepare for the new homeschool year.

Printable Homeschool Lesson Planner

This free printable homeschool lesson planner offers quite a few pages:

• 10 Printable covers
• List of kid-friendly unusual holidays
• Blank monthly calendars
• Attendance tracker
• Yearly overview
• Two lesson plan templates
• Unit study planner

Field Trip Planner

• Booklist, aka reading log
• Weekly plan
• Daily to-do list
• 1000 Hours outside tracker
• Blank 1000 and 100 trackers

Printable Homeschool Planner Covers

This printable homeschool lesson planner bundle comes with 10 covers to decorate the front of your 3-ring binder. Print out whichever option appeals to you. There is room to write the year if that is helpful for you. A pretty cover certainly isn’t necessary, but we might as well make our planner pretty if we are going to use it all year long.

Unusual Holidays

I love including unusual holidays in my lesson plans, but it can get time-consuming to look up fun special days each month. This list of kid-friendly holidays does the research for you.

Unusual holidays can be a great way to sneak in a little learning. I have a few book lists and unit studies that might help you plan fun-themed activities.

• Ice cream unit study for Ice Cream Day (July)
• Books featuring pizza for Pizza Day (September)
• Learn about the history of popcorn on National Popcorn Day (January)
• Have a Pi Day party on Pi Day (March)

Monthly Calendars

Monthly calendars let me see an entire month at a glance. This is helpful when trying to coordinate co-op classes, park days, field trips, and appointments.

I also got down any ideas for upcoming lessons or unit studies on the calendar pages in the notes section.

The monthly calendars are intentionally blank so that you can reuse them year after year.

Attendance Tracker

Some states require homeschoolers to track school days or hours of instruction. This attendance tracker can track both.

To track school days, put a checkmark in the appropriate spot.

To track instructional hours, write down the time spent on schoolwork in the box for that day.

Keep this page with any official paperwork and it functions as your attendance records.

Not sure about your state’s requirements? Check out the homeschool laws for your state at HSLDA.

Yearly Overview

I included a yearly overview in this printable homeschool planner that keeps track of curriculum choices and field trip possibilities.

Language arts, math, science, and history are listed, but there is room to write down four more courses (plus some empty space).

Lesson Plan Templates

There are two lesson plan templates. I have used both. The best one for you will depend on how you do your weekly lesson plans.

When my kids were younger I used option 1. This lesson plan template contains columns with subject headings and rows for each day. To plan, I just wrote down the books, activities, and assignments in the appropriate spot. It worked well when I was in control of our homeschool day.

Now that my kids are in middle school and high school I use option 2. This assignment sheet has a heading for each subject and space to list the assignments. To help them gain a little independence I give them a list of their weekly assignments on Sunday evenings. They are responsible for completing everything by Friday at 4 pm. I am available to teach or help anytime between 8 am and 4 pm.

Related: Two Easy and Effective Homeschool Schedule Options

Unit Study Planner

The unit study planner page in the printable homeschool planner is incredibly useful for organizing resources around a theme. Once you have a unit study theme, keep your resource and ideas organized. There is space to record:

• Field Trips
• Hands-on activities

Related: Create a Unit Study on Any Topic

I love taking field trips, so we go on as many as we can each year. I try to plan a few field trips at the beginning of the year when I am planning the year.

This planner helps me organize all of our potential field trips.

Related: 30+ Awesome Homeschool Field Trips

You can use this tracker in two ways.

The first is by planning the books you want to read each month and/or year. This list is helpful to bring to the library or to reserve books online.

The second way to use the book list is by keeping a record of each book read. This can be a great addition to a homeschool portfolio if your state requires that.

Weekly Plan

The weekly planning pages can be used to notate lessons, errands, appointments, or tasks. It lets you see everything you need to do during the week in one glance. Seeing all of our commitments at once helps prevent me from overscheduling our week.

Daily To-Do List

The daily to-do list helps you break your weekly plan into smaller pieces. I like to break up my tasks into a few categories:

• Appointments

This lets me prioritize my to-do list.

A meal plan page might seem like an odd addition to a printable homeschool planner, but meal planning helps me get dinner on the table after a full day of teaching. This meal plan page has room for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and others each day. There is also space for a short shopping list.

At the bottom of the page, write the groceries you will need to purchase. Remember to include any special supplies for lessons.

1000 Hours Outside Tracker

Have you ever heard of the 1000 Hours Outside movement ? The basic idea is to match screen time with outside time. Screen time adds up quickly, but sometimes we need to be intentional about time outside.

The 1000 Hours Outside tracker page of the printable homeschool planner can help you be intentional about spending time outside with your children. Many people list a goal of 1000 hours annually, but you get to set your own goal.

1000 and 100 Trackers

These tracker pages are great for tracking whatever you like. A few possibilities include:

• Board Games

There are options for tracking to 100 and 1000.

The beauty of a homemade DIY homeschool planner is that you can customize it so that it works perfectly for you.  The sky is the limit!

One advantage of using a printable homeschool planner is that you can print out as many pages as you need. This means you can print pages for each child. You can also print out a fresh set of lesson page templates whenever you lesson plan.

One last advantage of a homemade homeschool planner is that you can reuse the binder each year.  Just print out new pages and refill the planner.

Prefer a digital planner? Check out Syllabird !

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Our Weekly Binder System

This is our second year homeschooling and my first year teaching two kids. I have a first grader, kindergartener, and 3.5 year old. We have been using this weekly binder system for organizing our curriculum for a couple months and it’s just simplified the mornings so much for me! I feel organized instead of scattered.

Instead of grabbing 2-3 work books each, the kids just grab their binders with that week’s work in it. So I’ll show you what goes into each child’s binder, how we fill it once a week, and how you can easily set one up.

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• How to homeschool preschool
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• How much time should preschool take each day
• Our homeschool supplies
• How much does it cost to homeschool kindergarten

How we organized homeschool curriculum for the week before switching to binders

Originally, I just had a metal cart on wheels that held all our our homeschool books.

Each day I’d take the kids’ stack of books (2 each for math and language arts), flip to that day’s page of a subject, and do that day’s lesson. It wasn’t a bad way to do it actually, but I could never really say, “Go grab your schoolwork” to the kids because there were so many different books and things I pulled from.

The binder solves this for me. They can get their binder with everything we need for that day (and week).

The second issue for me with the old way was that it was tricky to visually see how much work was left for the week. I thought maybe sticky notes in each book placed at the beginning and end of the work for the week might be helpful, but opted to try this binder system instead.

What is a weekly binder system?

This is the system that we have implemented in our home to organize and hold one week’s worth of homeschool work. With this system, each child has their own binder. It holds all the worksheets divided into subjects, and has a place for finished work to go in the back.

At the end of the week, all finished work gets filed away somewhere else, and you would fill up the binder again. (You could start a file for each child with the year on it and put the finished work in there.)

Most curriculum I’ve seen is ordered by days, so you could tear out the next 5 days worth of work.

Why a binder system has simplified homeschool for us

It’s helped me to be organized for the week. By tearing out 5 days worth of math and language arts, I can see how many pages we have to do at a glance.

I can print off a few extra activities and keep them in the binder in case we feel like it. No more searching for where I set that printable we were going to get out this week. It’s in the binder.

It motivates the kids. I notice the kids seem to love seeing their binder getting empty during the week. They see bite sized chunks instead of thick books. “Only 3 more pages!”

They can do all their week’s worth of math in a day, or spread it out lesson by lesson or day by day. Sort of step 1 towards being independently motivated I guess.

Switching subjects takes a lot less time. It is SO fast for me to just open the next tab in our binder to switch subjects…because the work is all there. I just feel more organized and less all over the place.

It’s a perfect place to store some of those homeschool printables. I love finding printables that look fun, can be cut out, or go along with our nature theme that week. Since these are loose papers, a binder is a great spot to put those. Usually things like this are just for fun if we get to them.

Supplies you’ll need to set up a weekly homeschool binder (for each kid)

You’ll need:

• A thick 2 inch binder . The 1 inch binders don’t leave room for a wide ruled notebook and all your other tabs plus work, so I would not buy 1 inch.
• Color coded plastic subject tabs (these are the ones I bought)

How I organize our binders by subject

You’ll want to label your tabs according to the subjects you have curriculum for.

Not all subjects will be paper based. For example, our 1st grade history and geography is not in our binder because we are reading living books on Early American History, and playing geography games to learn where states are with their matching capitals.

For my kindergartener:

• reading (I wrote it as “Dash”, which is her Dash Into Learning activity sheets plus corresponding beginner reader book) Get yours 20% off with code BLUEANDHAZEL20
• Extra (tracing pages and any fluff worksheets I find she can do just for fun…she loves that stuff!)
• done (a folder for all finished work that week)

For my 1st grader:

• language arts
• science (mostly nature study)
• done (to put all completed work for the week)

What goes into our homeschool binders for kindergarten and first grade

For kindergarten, we really only focus on reading, writing, and math.

Since Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons is a book and doesn’t go in the binder, math is the only “must do” tab each day for her. We are using Level 1 from Masterbooks this year. Side note, all Masterbook pages tear out very easily with their perforated edges!

We also aim to do some kind of handwriting, either one tracing page or a sentence of copy work from the bible. This goes into a wide ruled notebook, which I’ll store in her binder.

My 1st grader does math and language arts daily (this year we are using Masterbooks language lessons for a living education and math lessons for a living education). We also often use some kind of copy work from the bible or other form of writing if there’s not enough in that day’s language arts.

He does science once a week. We mainly focus on nature study as a family (all kids included, even my 3 year old) with Exploring Nature With Children I highly recommend this, and SO simple even for us non nature-y raised folk).

I did buy Adventures in Creation level 1 from Masterbooks to try with my 1st grader once a week along with Exploring Nature with Children. It’s also all nature study, and compliments our other nature curriculum so well! That’s where any of the worksheets come from for “science”.

How we decide what goes into each subject

I’m not sure how each company’s homeschool curriculum is organized, but the two I’ve used (The Good And The Beautiful and Masterbooks) have a set number of lessons for the year/ or level.

I never feel the need to plan out what lesson goes on which day, we simply do the lessons in order. So if you’re just starting a binder system and you’ve already finished through lesson 30 in math, then you would place lesson 31-35 in next week’s binder tab “math”.

Where it gets tricky is if a subject in your curriculum is made to do just 1, 2, or 3 times a week. Then you will just pull out that many lessons each week, not the full 5. Or add more if it seems too easy!

I generally pull about 5 lessons out for math and language arts. And even though we have a 4 day work week (5th day is our nature co-op), it’s not hard to do 5 lessons in 4 days.

And honestly, Masterbooks lessons are purposefully so short that we sometimes double up if the kids still have focus left in them.

Other items I keep in our binders

A wide ruled notebook . This keeps a nice record of copy work to see handwriting improvement, and is where we write and practice copying spelling words.

Flash cards. I use Masterbook’s right brain math flashcards (they tell you the answer) for simple addition problems. We take them out when the curriculum tells us to and practice about 10 at a time.

Spelling words week by week for easy reference. Our list came with our language arts book, so I just tore it out and put it in the front.

A printable clock. I made ours, and it’s in both kids’ binders since they are both learning time. You can get this in my Etsy shop , and the clock comes in yellow, blue, and black and white.

Number tracing printable . Also in my Etsy shop and in both kid’s binders. These are an easy add on to any day to practice number formation.

What to do if your homeschool books don’t have perforated edges

A lot of curriculum does not come with handy little perforated edges you can tear out.

For instance, I’m supplementing my kindergartener’s math with some fun worksheets from The Good And The Beautiful Level K. I rip those pages out I want each week, but the edges are torn from a spiral binding so very choppy.

I learned that you can take your books to an Office Depot or similar place and they will cut off the binding for you! I’d just call ahead to ask if they do it.

Downsides to tearing out your curriculum

One thing I’ve run into with tearing out curriculum is that it’s tricky to ever go back and find something again. Once it’s out of order and filed away somewhere…your not likely to be able to look on your child’s work neatly organized in order. I’m not too worried about that since I don’t plan to keep it all, just a few samples throughout the year. But just a thought!

You can organize all 36 weeks using a crate system

We actually opted to try a crate system for organizing a full year’s worth of homeschool curriculum by week . I spent a day doing that, and now just go to that week in the crate and get all the worksheets in there to file in the binder.

However, I’m not sure I love it, because it’s not super flexible if you work ahead or get far behind. I think next year, we will simply keep all the work in the original books, and tear out one week at a time for the binder.

Other ways to organize your homeschool curriculum

The binder system is just one way to store curriculum.

I’ve seen people:

• Keep a shelf for each child’s books.
• Buy each kid their own metal rolling cart.
• Simply keep curriculum on a shelf like I used to do and swap what books you need as you go for each kid.
• Give each child a clear plastic bin (labeled with their name) with all their workbooks in it. It’s easy to store, doesn’t require tearing out pages, and you can keep pencils and personal reading books in there too.

Find a system that works for you

The most important thing is to pick a system that makes sense for you. It needs to make your life easier!

If the thought of tearing out pages for each subject for each kid stresses you out, then maybe just try getting each child a bin for all their books.

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Love this! Thank you!

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This is so dang great! I’ve been working this year at putting each day’s work in a clipboard but it’s very time consuming on a daily basis and if I miss an evening set up it cuts into the morning work because I have to catch up the clipboard. This is way easier and I’m annoyed I didn’t think of it! 🤣

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I think you'll love it! You can organize the tabs by day with all worksheet subjects to do, or organize by subject and put a week's worth in each subject. Hope it helps!

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Thank you for post! I am homeschooling my son who is in kinder and he gets this long pouty face :( everytime I stack the books in the table. I'm going to try this and see if it helps with the moods. He's always asking how much we have to do so maybe if he sees exactly how much he has to do he'll have a better attitude.

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I hope it helps!

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We use a binder system but by month. It’s great to grab and go if we want to do school away from the house (library, cafe, friend’s house, park, etc).

Tuesday 19th of April 2022

O that's a neat way to do it. Do you still organize papers by week x 4 folders for a month? I'd love to hear more!

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Super curious - does this mean curriculum cannot (and possibly should not) be reused? Will be homeschooling the up coming year for the first time.

Tiffany, most of the curriculum we use is one time use. Our math workbooks, handwriting pages, and some other subjects get written in and tossed. I buy again for each kid as needed. Some curriculums sell a PDF version, but not all. If you think you'll save money with multiple kids you might want to try that, but honestly it's not usually that much cheaper as you still have to buy the PDF version and then use your own paper and ink. Another option is to make copies of your books for your own family use if you want to just buy one physical copy to use for more than one kid.

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Spiral Notebooks: A Time-Saving Homeschool Tool You Need to Try

Using spiral notebooks in your homeschool as assignment books for your children will save you time and help foster independence.

You sleepily meander into your homeschool room, stifling a yawn as the familiar scent of coffee wafts from your cup. Your children are writing vigorously in their science notebooks. You glance at the clock, pondering how long you were asleep, to see it’s only 8:30 AM.

Does this sound like a dream? There’s no way your kids would be starting their school day before you beckoned them 12 times, right?

Your kids absolutely can begin their school day without you needing to inform them what to do and when. You won’t even need a magic wand, genie, or a drill sergeant!

All you need is a 25 cent spiral notebook.

I know what you’re thinking. A 25 cent spiral notebook will have my kids working on their schoolwork before I’ve even had my first sip of coffee? That’s crazy talk! Have you met my kids?!

It’s true, though. Now, of course, it’s not the notebook itself that makes the difference, but what you do with it.

How can spiral notebooks in your homeschool foster independence?

A spiral notebook cultivates independence in your children when used as an assignment book . The concept is simple. In the evening, you write down each child’s assignments for the following day in their notebook. Then in the morning, the child will read through the list and start their work.

I’ve read about this idea on various blogs for a few years now, first hearing about it by Sarah MacKenzie over at Read Aloud Revival , and everyone puts their own little tweak on the concept. Some moms will add chores along with assignments. Others make their assignment notebooks into more of a bullet journal.

I use our assignment notebooks a little differently:

• I write the date at the top of the page.
• Then I write all of the assignments down the page.
• I add a star to the assignments that the child can do on their own, and leave the ones they need to do with me without a star.

The star is the most important element of the notebook. It encourages independence , allowing the child to see everything they have to do for the day.

Seeing how much starred work they have helps my kids determine how early they want to start their school day. If they have a lot to do independently, they often choose to begin their work before we begin our Group Time. Otherwise, they’ll wait until our group work is done.

Occasionally I’ll also use the notebooks to write notes to my boys at the bottom of the page. I’ll remind them if we have anything special going on that day or if there’s a test coming up they’ll want to start studying for. I also use the notebooks to praise good effort I’ve noticed, or to remind them of laziness in work I’ve seen.

Where do the assignments come from?

I use a teacher planner for myself when I plan out my homeschool year . With the week’s plan completed, it’s very easy to simply transfer the information to each child’s assignment notebook every evening. It takes me just a few minutes per child.

Will writing down the assignments everyday take a lot of time?

Using the spiral notebooks consistently will actually save you time and your kids will get more done .

I remember before I started using this technique, some days we wouldn’t get started until mid-morning because I was busy with something. My kids would need to wait until I was free to get our day going, which usually ended up wasting even more time as I redirected them into school mode.

In addition, how many times are you working with one child while another one sits and waits because they are done with their work? But they can’t start anything else because they don’t know what to do.

My kids can easily see what to move onto next by checking their assignment notebook, especially since I put a star next to the individual work. They also know if all of their starred work is done, they can read quietly or play with their younger brother until I’m ready to work with them.

Less learning time is wasted waiting around for mom with the use of assignment notebooks.

Why use spiral notebooks in your homeschool?

You may be wondering if there is something special about the spiral notebook itself. How is using a spiral notebook different than writing the assignments on the computer or on a dry erase board?

Some who use this method choose the spiral notebook because it helps them better remember what they’ve assigned. In addition, others write it down as a good visual for exactly how much work they are assigning.

However, I like using the spiral notebooks because of cost. I buy a lot of spiral notebooks in the late summer when they are around 25 cents. I can’t print off assignment sheets cheaper than that. Plus, a notebook keeps all of the papers together, not on the floor where they would inevitably end up. I don’t have enough space on our dry erase board for all of the kids’ assignments. And right now my kids don’t have computers for their use, so leaving it on a computer isn’t an option.

Additional strategies to make the notebooks more effective.

• Write down the next day’s assignments as soon as the work for the current day is checked. I’ve forgotten many times to write down the assignments until I was heading to bed. I am more likely to remember to write the assignments down when I am still in school mode, not after the dinner rush and relaxing in the evening.
• Use each child’s pen color from your color coding to write the assignments. By doing this, you can easily see at a glance who the book belongs to when it’s open.
• Make sure the notebooks go in the same place everyday. This helps your homeschool materials stay organized . Your child will be able to go to the same place every morning and get started on their assignments. What’s the point of fostering independence with the notebooks if your child has to constantly ask you where they are?!
• Give the notebooks double duty. For example, my boys write their answers to the day’s Life of Fred problems in their assignment book. You could also let them use the back of the page as scrap paper for their math problems.

Using spiral notebooks in your homeschool as assignment books is such a simple, yet effective tool to save time , foster independence , and help keep your homeschool organized . Plus you can finish that cup of coffee knowing that your homeschool is moving right along. Even without a drill sergeant. What a great value for a quarter!

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I love that you mentioned how using a spiral notebook can help your child remember more what tasks they’ve been assigned by writing down notes, while also being cost-effective. My daughter is homeschooled, and coincidentally, I was just thinking of buying a plastic coil binder to make notebooks out of our stocked recycled paper. I will keep this information in mind while I look for good quality equipment.

Thanks for your comment, Anna! What a great idea to make your own spiral notebooks!

Love this idea -especially the stars. Going to try this with my girls!

Thank you for your comment. I hope it works well for you!

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Balancing homeschooling, housekeeping and running a business is challenging. One thing that helps me stay organized is a good homeschooling checklist! Today I’m going to share with you my homeschool daily checklist (and yes – there’s a free printable at the end of the post!).

Everyone is different, but I personally love to have a routine to follow in our homeschool. When I first began homeschooling , I scheduled everything out to the hour each day, thinking that if I could just have the perfect plan and schedule, my homeschool would run smoothly.

Those of you with multiple little ones can empathize with me on how that actually turned out! That schedule was out the door after the first month (I really tried for a few weeks!).

Don’t get me wrong – schedules can be great. I used to teach high school math, so it’s no wonder I tried to run my homeschool in a similar fashion, schedule-wise. But at this time in our lives, a loose routine and a homeschool daily checklist is working much better!

I use a homeschooling checklist to not only keep me on track with what we have to accomplish each day, but to help teach my kids to manage their time well.

Not only does it help them learn how self-regulate, but having a checklist helps them take ownership about moving through their school day without me nagging them every step of the way (who wants that?). Plus, it’s satisfying to check off all those little boxes and see what you’ve accomplished that day!

Using Our Homeschool Checklists

I’m often asked what our homeschool routine looks like, so I wanted to share that first so you can see how we use our checklists.

Note : the one thing I do not put on our homeschool daily checklist is a list of specific chores . I created separate chore charts to use for that, as we use a zone cleaning method with our kids in our home. You can read more about that here !

So once the kids wake up, they have breakfast and get ready for the day (get dressed, brush teeth and hair). I used to include those tasks on our charts, but since my kids are a little bigger now, they are more habits than anything.

Most days we’ll then together to pray or do our bible lesson before separating into individual school work.

This year we are using BJU Press Homeschool for most of our curriculum, and it has been a blessing in this season! My older kids (3rd, 2nd, and 2nd grade) have gotten a chance to be more self-directed in their school work while I chase the toddler around. The mixture of independent and parent-led learning has been a good balance for us.

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On their checklists, I write down each thing they need to finish daily. This varies per child, but for example, my son’s checklist typically reads :

• Heritage Studies/Science
• Handwriting
• 15 Minutes Piano
• AWANAS work
• 30 minutes of silent reading
• Chores (listed on here as a reminder to finish them!)

So mostly I list out the subjects he needs to complete, along with anything else that week that needs to get done.

The great thing about a homeschool checklist is that it isn’t tied to a strict time, but gives my kids a guideline of what is expected of them.

It’s also very helpful for me, since I have kids at different levels and I am not working with all of them at once all the time… it helps me keep track of who has done what!

I also jokingly call our checklists the “Can I have electronics?” form , because before we started using them, that’s inevitably what I would get asked all day. Now my kids know that if they want to have the privilege of using their electronics, they need to show me that their charts are completed.

Most days my kids get through their entire list, but if they don’t, they know they have to do a little bit extra the next day or on the weekend (we will discuss these expectations together depending on the circumstances).

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I hope these checklists will also be a super easy way for you to help your kids keep track of their daily tasks!

There are 10 different designs I have created; let your student pick out their favorite one (might make it a little more fun to complete). You can print one out for each week and put it in the front of a binder or planner. Another great option is to laminate it or stick it in a page protector and use a dry-erase marker!

The Daily Task list and Weekly Habit sections are editable , so if you are going to print them weekly, you can easily edit them on your computer first.

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Simply list out the tasks you would like your kids to complete each day in your homeschool. Most likely this will be school work or subjects, but if you don’t have chore charts , you might also include chores (really anything that needs to be completed each day).

It’s best to be specific with your tasks when applicable! For example, writing “30 minutes violin practice” is better than just “practice violin”, so your child has a boundary to follow.

Homeschool Habit Tracker Checklist

Use the “Weekly Habits” space at the bottom to track things that might not get done every day, but you still want your kids to get into a good habit of doing them!

For us, I included music practice and silent reading on our checklist as things I want done every day, but you could include them in the habit section instead. Bible study or devotion time might be good to write in if your kids are working on that habit.

The mother who takes pains to endow her children with good habits secures for herself smooth and easy days. Charlotte Mason

If your kids are working on personal care habits like brushing their teeth, daily bathing, brushing their hair, or picking up their rooms, those could go in the habits section.

Talk with your kids and let them help you come up with good habits they want to work on! Then look over their lists each week to see if they are meeting their goals. After a few weeks of creating the habits, take them off the checklist and see how they do keeping it up.

Teaching Your Kids to Use the Homeschool Daily Checklist

If this is the first time you have used a homeschool daily checklist, it may take time for your kids to be able to use them independently. They may need practice, and for you to guide them through it a bit at first.

Soon, they will begin to appreciate the direction having a checklist gives them as they work through their day.

As you teach them the skills they need to use a checklist, you will love to see them become more independent and able to move from task to task unprompted.

• When you first start, add tasks that are manageable for your kids , so they can feel that sense of accomplishment when they complete everything. Keep time in mind too – you don’t want to add too many things that it becomes impossible to complete within your day.
• A good idea is to sit down and have your kids talk you through the checklist – let them explain to you what they will have to do to check off each item . This lets you know that they understand the expectations, and that the tasks you wrote are clear!
• Help your kids set goals , and maybe even a reward for finishing their homeschool daily checklist. Like I said, screen time/electronics is a big motivator for us, but it might be something different in your home.

Finally, make sure YOU take time each day to go over the checklist and actually check it! Make sure to hold your kids accountable to finishing their tasks; if they don’t think someone will check it, they will be tempted to cut corners (or not even use the tool).

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Thank you for this amazing resource! Such an amazing way to use a checklist for homeschooling. Pinned to save!

Hi, We’ve been using your checklist this year and my children love it! I can’t find where I downloaded it to, and I have tried several times to complete your email signup to get the files again but haven’t received them. We appreciate the time you spent on the cute graphics and would love to keep using these! Thank you for your help. Liz

Just sent you a link via email – thanks Liz!

Fun checklist! I’m sure my kids would love the designs, but I’m looking for a checklist that includes Saturday and Sunday. We don’t always follow the M-F workweek in our homeschool!

Thanks Alison! I have a 7-day version as well; just emailed it to you!

I haven’t received the checklists via email although I’ve signed up a couple of times. Any help you can send my way? Thanks

Absolutely – just emailed!

I also have tried signing up several times and am not receiving the checklist. I would really like to try them! I did receive one email titled checklists but it was on a different topic with no checklists. Could you please send them to me? Thanks!

Yes! Sent! So sorry, no idea why it’s not working <3

My first year of homeschooling. A little nervous but I won’t give up as I know this is what’s best for my babies.1 kindergartener, 2 first graders, and 1 second grader! Really need all the help I can get with checklist, chore chart, and really anything to help ease my mind! Thank you for helping mommas out!!

You can do this!! Two first-graders…fellow twin mama? Are you going to use a particular curriculum this year?

Hi Sara, I’ve tried with two different emails to get the download for the checklist but I’m not having success. Are you able to send via email?

Yes! Just sent it to you 🙂

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One thing that we have been focusing on with our middle school boy is a little more independence in his school work. One big help for him has been a new assignment sheet for him (or me) to record the assignments for each subject and day of the week.

Translated, that means he needs a hands-on look at what he is expected to accomplish that week and a handy way to check off his assignments as he progresses without mom constantly hovering over him to make sure everything is done. In short, taking responsibility for his schoolwork and owning up when it isn’t done. (cough) But I’m sure that is only my child, right?

While I realize that a piece of paper doesn’t actually GET the schoolwork done, this has been a good help because he can see page numbers down to how many chapters of a book he is expected to read. At the end of each day (or week depending on his focus), we review what was accomplished and make adjustments as needed for the following days.

And if you are looking for some colorful (and erasable pens) – grab a pack of these (aff link). They are my FAVORITE and well loved in our house!

Each sheet has room to track 11 subjects for five days as well as a space for recording personal goals for the week. Along the top of each sheet there is space to record the week’s date as well.

There are also two clip art styles to choose from – one using rainbow washi tape or a fun rainbow sneaker design. Download one or both, editable or non-editable – your choice!

These print off four to a page if you choose to print double sided (two half-sized on each side). For those of you that would like to save a little time, there is also an editable version for the subject area. When the file is opened, simply type the subject area names in the blue squares and then print.

Fill them out with your new favorite pens (aff link) – and you are ready to go!

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If you’d prefer a larger assignment sheet to use with your children, you can download these Daily Assignment Sheets .

This student planner is one we’ve been using with our older two girls and absolutely LOVE it. Find out more here .

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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WGS 84 coordinate reference system is the latest revision of the World Geodetic System, which is used in mapping and navigation, including GPS satellite navigation system (the Global Positioning System).

Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) define a position on the Earth’s surface. Coordinates are angular units. The canonical form of latitude and longitude representation uses degrees (°), minutes (′), and seconds (″). GPS systems widely use coordinates in degrees and decimal minutes, or in decimal degrees.

Latitude varies from −90° to 90°. The latitude of the Equator is 0°; the latitude of the South Pole is −90°; the latitude of the North Pole is 90°. Positive latitude values correspond to the geographic locations north of the Equator (abbrev. N). Negative latitude values correspond to the geographic locations south of the Equator (abbrev. S).

Longitude is counted from the prime meridian ( IERS Reference Meridian for WGS 84) and varies from −180° to 180°. Positive longitude values correspond to the geographic locations east of the prime meridian (abbrev. E). Negative longitude values correspond to the geographic locations west of the prime meridian (abbrev. W).

UTM or Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system divides the Earth’s surface into 60 longitudinal zones. The coordinates of a location within each zone are defined as a planar coordinate pair related to the intersection of the equator and the zone’s central meridian, and measured in meters.

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Elektrostal , Moscow Oblast, Russia