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I suppose everyone has their own way of keeping lists and such so I'm trying to find what would work best for me but can you tell me where you keep all these lists? Word document, spreadsheet, on paper in a nice binder, on paper scattered about your desk, on paper scattered on the floor, in your head? 
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Individual subjects like Grammar, Math etc.: I've found lists of books I want to read for varying ages and varying topics. I suppose I could just type a list in a word document and title it "Grammar" and do that for each subject and may be print it out occasionally. ?
But, what about say things that might overlap? Ex: Our trail this week is leading us down the Rodeo path but this could also be cowboys or pioneers. Plus I created a word list for spelling, not just books to read. Soo, do you keep lists of things like these trails you might go off on with older kids thinking you might re-use it next year or later w/ younger kids? If so, where do you keep them? I just know if I title it "Rodeo" when it comes time to talk about pioneers I'm going to forget. May be I need more brain boosting vitamins! 
I'm always trying to find an easier way and prob. looking for "the" magical answer that is prob. different for everyone.
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Most lists I have are in email drafts.. email is open.. I can make folders and subfolders.. I can sort by subject or when it was added within a draft. It works.
As far as if you label it rodeo.. I could do something like.. one is labeled rodeo and underneath that I could write in "see also cowboys, pioneers" and then start pages for cowboys and pioneers.. and I could either c/p things to all of them or just write in under cowboys see rodeo and pioneers and under pioneers see cowboys and rodeo.
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homeschool resources
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--> individual drafts so I could have one that was list of resources and another that might be spelling list etc.
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Do you have OneNote? I didn't know it till recently but it came on my computer. Go to the start tab and in the search box, type in OneNote. It might be just what you're looking for.
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I often used Word documents but then would forget about them  I tend to be better at remembering my Excel ones, no idea why.
I'm finding the best move I ever made is my learning notes blog; its visual, in my face, labeled well and I don't lose it by filing away.
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I have one manila folder for each main subject - History, Geography, Math, Language Arts, Literature, Religion, Science, and Ideas. When I come across things in print, I cut them out and file them in the appropriate folder. I also have folders set up on my computer, the same categories. When I find something online or in an email, I cut and paste to a text document and file in those folders. Every weekend I preview for the upcoming week and make sure to go through all the folders. I've been doing it this way for several years, and almost know by heart what is in each folder.
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I deal with my on line/email things the same way Paula does. I actually have a file set up for "school subjects" and within that there are files for each subject. I also have a file set up for "Unit studies". Sometimes I will copy a document into both files if it applies.
As for paper, I guess I don't deal as much with that because I really don't have a system. I used to, but I never used it. I don't usually print anything from on line unless it's something the kids need to complete.
Now that I said that, I do have liturgical year stuff that I print off ahead of time. I use an adaptation of Dawn's File Crate System to store all of that.
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Becky Parker wrote:
I deal with my on line/email things the same way Paula does. I actually have a file set up for "school subjects" and within that there are files for each subject. I also have a file set up for "Unit studies". Sometimes I will copy a document into both files if it applies.
As for paper, I guess I don't deal as much with that because I really don't have a system. I used to, but I never used it. I don't usually print anything from on line unless it's something the kids need to complete.
Now that I said that, I do have liturgical year stuff that I print off ahead of time. I use an adaptation of Dawn's File Crate System to store all of that. |
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Ditto here!
The only thing that I do different is that in my FCS (file crate system) i have a folder with each month and each Liturgical Season. I staple a piece of paper to the front and everything I put in the folder I write on the piece of paper. This way I know I have a coloring page for St. Blase when I need it:)
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Good idea Mimi!
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I have a pretty good memory for actual paper things - so I have a filing system that takes 2 tall four drawer filing cabinets. 2 full drawers are "365" files. Starts with January and goes through December (ok I bet you'd have guessed that much).
In my files I have all liturgical, feast day, and secular holdiay information (presidents day, etc.). At the beginning of each month, I pull the coming month and file what I need for the current month into my Current Month notebook. I have 31 dividers in a giant 3 ring notebook called current month.
The reason I go into all this - is because I usually print out the coloring sheets and other stuff I am using or plan to in the future. I remember paper - not computer files.
So, I do have computer files - and occasionally stumble across a forgotten gem, but generally speaking I have to print it out and then actually FILE it to remember it in time. I attempt to sift through my computer files periodically but, have yet to achieve success in this area.
In case you are wondering: The remaining 6 giant file cabinet drawers are labeled Lesson Plans/ Answer Keys/ Syllabi, Math, Science, LA, Units, Religion, Art, Worksheets and Notebooking pages, History and like that.
I have just become disciplined about going through my teaching and educational supplies and resources on a regular basis so that I keep a feel for what I own.
All the books/craft supplies/curriculum resources I own are useless if I don't use them.
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One Note is probably your best bet if you want a computer system. You can take screen shots, and everything is much more accessible and easier to juggle than a Word document.
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I'm afraid I might be like Trish and need a paper system. I too just seem to put stuff on the computer and forget but I don't forget about my papers. May be b/c they're sooo in my face...even if neatly filed away. But plus I just like something in my hands too...something tangible. Of course, then the obstacle is to not forget once I file it away. Hence, the piles and piles around my house much to my husband's chagrin. I think he's gotten used to it but I am trying to work on that.
I do have a filing cabinet. What is Dawn's file crate system?
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That's why I use the email program.. it's THERE open all the time and not out of sight out of mind.
I do keep a few file folders on the end of a bookshelf.. things for swim team and scouts and lacrosse.. so that I will find them ;) just use file folders with the tab on the end so that you can read it with them on the bookcase.
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Kathryn,
Dawn explains her file crate system here She has many other posts about it and if you scroll down on the right side bar of her blog she has a list of "Categories". Click on "file crate system".
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You know when I was in high school computer graphics consisted of x's and o's that made a picture of Snoopy on a dot matrix printer - it took a loooooooong time to print out. 
There was no such thing as a 'mouse'.
Does anyone even know what DOS is these days? (Or was? I am not sure if it even exists anymore).
There is only so far I am interested in going techie wise, if you want to know the truth.
I like a real book in my hands, and a real file, too, I guess.
PS: I hate my cell phone too!
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TxTrish wrote:
| You know when I was in high school computer graphics consisted of x's and o's that made a picture of Snoopy on a dot matrix printer - it took a loooooooong time to print out. There was no such thing as a 'mouse'. Does anyone even know what DOS is these days? |
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Thanks, ladies, for all the ideas! It is great to *see* the paper verses computer systems that match different learning styles. Truth be told, my system is still in the making! After 11 children, this is definitely still a work in progress and still quite slow! :) I do like to keep things on the computer for quick and easy reference, but the computer still very much intimidates me so I know that at this time a paper system is still a safe bet for me.
TxTrish, I love your system and I do think that would probably work best for me. Thank you for sharing!
Rebecca and Lindsay,
I know I have one note, but I still am totally unable to do anything with it. It seems like it has so much in it, but somehow I can't get it to do anything. Feel free to PM me with your wisdom!
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I greatly prefer to write things out by hand; it helps me remember what I've been thinking about.  I keep various manila folders in a basket, broken down into more specific subjects or topics as the need develops. If I suddenly get a million ideas, print-outs, etc. on art projects, say, then I'll make a separate folder for art projects. But if I have only one or two sheets each on a number of ideas, they often remain in a shared folder. I call the whole system "Brain Drain", because once I've gotten the thoughts out of my head and on to paper, I can relax and not have to worry about forgetting things. Sounds like TxTrish and I are alike here!
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greengables wrote:
Rebecca and Lindsay,
I know I have one note, but I still am totally unable to do anything with it. It seems like it has so much in it, but somehow I can't get it to do anything. Feel free to PM me with your wisdom!
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awww . . . I just happened to hear about it at the WTM boards and looked to see if I have it. I do and am just learning to use it myself. **IF** I get it down, I'll let you know.
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I have so many notes and systems it's not funny. I try to keep many things in both computer and hardcopy form, which may be too redundant for some but I have found that I need the hardcopy for safety and the computer version for ease of use.
I have taken to keeping random notes on whatever paper I have handy, and transferring them about once a day to my lists in either 1) a Word doc or Word notebook doc or 2) a binder by subject. The docs are searchable using Finder (is this only on Mac?) so I'm almost always able to find what I want that way, and the notebook doc format (I don't know when Word started having this--I have Word 2008 for Mac) has tabs so you can very handily "subdivide" your lists--I like to keep my book lists in a notebook doc by subject, then topic. The binders are good for browsing through, like my favorite books, and for keeping printouts.
I've started a file folder on my computer to keep PDFs (instead of printing so much, AND it's more searchable) and will soon have to "subdivide" that too.
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I absolutely lists!!!!
For booklists or possible purchases on my wishlist, I used to keep small lists in a file in my basket on my desk...but then I started really making use of Amazon after Jodie mentioned it one time here...so the hat tip goes to Jodie on this one!!
For everything I want to consider for possible use or purchase - book, tool, ANYTHING...I have created Amazon wishlists. I have several. You can get an add-on for Firefox that will add a toolbar to your Firefox browser and then you can add any item from any website to your Amazon.com Universal Wish List using the Amazon Wish List toolbar for Firefox. So...I can be on Montessori For Everyone's site and add something to my master Amazon wishlists...I can be on Vernon Library's site (swoon!) and add something to my master Amazon lists. Someone from here can link something intriguing and I just add it to a wishlist with some notes to consider later. It is such a perfect way to keep things organized for me!! Here are the wishlists I have:
:: Baby treasures
:: Kinderthemes
:: Elementary
:: Middle School
:: High School General
:: High School Sciences
:: Liturgical Year
:: Tools for Science/Nature Study
:: The Arts
:: Learning Spaces
:: Planning/Organizing
:: Kitchen
:: Home
:: Outside spaces
:: Books for me
I keep all my wishlists as private. I really like them when I'm comparing different programs, for example I'm comparing a couple of different high school biology labs right now, so I was able to add both to my wishlist, adding the price and any comments I wanted to and save it to refer to later. In the process I stumbled across some intriguing chemistry resources...and I just added them to the wishlist as well so they'd be there. It has been a wonderful way to organize items and whittle through them all. NO WAY do I purchase everything I link...I do a lot of comparison shopping though and this has been great for keeping everything in one place for sorting through. Thanks, Jodie!!
General work lists, to-be-completed, action lists
Now...as much as I love the computer and technology...I'm actually a bigger fan of a handwritten list. I have an action item clipboard that holds almost all of these lists. I keep my clipboard on my desk and sort through my lists frequently to keep them updated.
Lists for the year
I have 12 hanging file folders in my drawer with 2 folders each in each hanging file. They are both labeled with the month on it. One folder has the month and then the liturgical theme for the month listed (so...December -- the Divine Infancy) and then the other folder has just the month listed.
Liturgical folders contain ideas for feasts, instructions, website resources, recipes, etc.
Seasonal folders have seasonal information for nature walks or seasonal phenomenon...a meteor shower, the date of peak wildflowers on the wildflower trail, etc.
I do keep one extra file for each of the liturgical seasons as I usually have extra ideas specific to each of those.
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I haven't done this before, but this will be a perfect summer project! Love this!
Home Management Lists
My husband has a file in my home management box where he contains all my lists for him. But, when he's working a list it's usually under a magnet on the fridge.
For home keeping, I keep detailed lists so that the kids have DETAILS for doing any job around here. I keep these in my home management box.
Menus, Pantry lists, and Freezer Inventories are also in my home management box for now. I used to keep the freezer list in the garage on the freezer...until a tom cat got in there and sprayed it.  Maybe I need to LAMINATE it so it's shielded from our country visitors!?
Any list having anything to do with home management is in the home management box.
Not a list...but helpful
All owners manuals are kept in specific tome's (A tome --- a book, especially a large or heavy one) pertaining to the area of the home that appliance originates. I have:
:: baby tome
:: kitchen tome
:: outdoor tome
:: household tome
They're actually large 3" 3-ring binders. I put receipts (for large items under warranty) and owner's manuals in sheet protectors in the appropriate tome. If an item has been serviced, the business card of the serviceman goes in the sheet protector as well. Handy and easy to find if needed.
talking lists!
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