As a homeschooler, keeping track of your hours can be a daunting task. But fear not, there is a solution! Introducing the Homeschool Hour Log from The Family Schoolhouse. With this easy-to-use log, you can keep track of all your homeschooling hours in one convenient place. First, let’s take a look at the log itself. It’s a simple document that you can print out and fill in as you go. Each day has its own row with space to log the date, subject, and hours spent on that subject. At the bottom of each day’s row, there is a section for totaling up the day’s hours. And at the very bottom of the page, there is a section for totaling up all the hours for the week. But why bother keeping track of your hours? For one, some states require homeschoolers to log a certain number of hours in order to satisfy their legal requirements. Even if your state doesn’t have a requirement like this, it’s still a good idea to keep track of your hours for your own records. You’ll be able to see how much time you’re devoting to each subject and make adjustments as needed. Now, let’s take a closer look at how to use the log. Each day, you’ll want to start by logging the date at the top of the column. Then, fill in each subject you’re covering that day along with the number of hours spent on that subject. You might have a set schedule, or you might go with the flow depending on what feels right that day. Either way, be sure to log every subject you cover and the corresponding time spent. One thing to note: not all time spent on homeschooling will be directly related to a specific subject. For example, if you’re researching curriculum options or attending a homeschooling conference, that time should also be logged. You might want to create a separate category for “homeschool admin” or something similar to keep track of these non-subject-related activities. Once you’ve filled in all of the day’s subjects and corresponding hours, it’s time to total up the day’s hours at the bottom. Simply add up all the hours for each subject and enter the total in the appropriate space. Then, move on to the next day. At the end of the week, you’ll have a full picture of how many hours you’ve spent on each subject. You can use this information to adjust your schedule as needed or to simply keep track of your progress throughout the year. Now, let’s talk about how to incorporate the Homeschool Hour Log into your daily routine. You might choose to fill it out at the end of each day, taking a few minutes to reflect on what you covered and how long you spent on each subject. Or, you might prefer to fill it out at the end of the week, looking back on each day and totaling up your hours all at once. No matter how you choose to use the log, it’s important to make it a regular part of your routine. Keeping track of your hours might feel overwhelming at first, but it will become second nature over time. So there you have it – the Homeschool Hour Log from The Family Schoolhouse. It’s a simple tool that can make a big difference in how you approach your homeschooling journey. Give it a try and see how it works for you!
