Looking back over my time as a teacher, the number one key to success that comes to mind is: planning ahead. Many homeschool parents have stressed themselves out because of poor planning and not thinking ahead.
This is elementary when it comes to teaching, but it's amazing how many overlook this small, but consequential point.
How I plan ahead:
March/April: order the books needed, gather art and school supplies
April,May: plan out the basic curriculum for each child (I have 4 in school)
June,July: divide the curriculum into periods and weeks
August: ready for school. (In the oft chance that there is an unexpected occurrence, I have a one month buffer.)
The rest of my planning I do throughout the year. I prepare the next period at least 3 weeks before it is due, and I work on the portfolios as soon as the period starts. Great for keeping records up to date and not missing out on any pertinent information, or stressing, which often happens when letting it stack up.
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