Episode 188: Clipboard SOS: What to Put on Them
For the Busy Mommas…
This is the #1 question we get regarding the clipboard system.
I think our brains just want to tell us we don't know what to put to protect us from trying something new because it's meant to keep us safe, and if we aren't trying anything new, it feels safe.
But you know. Mommas, we know…and if you really don’t, grab our Homeschool Plan Like a Mother from the shop and figure it out!
There is no wrong answer.
Clipboard Guidelines (01:25)
Knowing there’s no wrong answer, there are a few guidelines…
Tasks should be made as independent as possible
You tell what, but not the how
Guidelines are okay, but not exactly step by step
Tasks that are time-appropriate for their age
Not too many tasks
And psst…even if what you put on them isn't serving you, it's a 5-minute or less fix.
Ideas (09:15)
Math
1 Lesson
Cooking/recipe reading
Manipulatives
Memory work
Language Arts
1 lesson/day
Certain pg. Numbers
Reading
Aloud with a sibling
Audible/Yoto Story
Quiet Reading time (20 minutes)
Healthy Habits
Outside play
Take your vitamins
Exercise/move your body
Religion
Favorite religious app
Prayer
Bible verse work
Extra-Curriculars/Electives:
Music
Art/Drawing/Painting
Foreign Language
Gardening
Photography
Sewing
Woodworking/Leatherworking
Aviation
Sports
Theater
Nature Study
Life skills
Cooking/Baking
Cleaning
Phone calls
Setting appointments
Returning items
Life skills video of choice from LSN Season 4 (affiliate link)
Daily Loop
Typing
Handwriting
Game with a sibling
Creative endeavor
Spelling
Memorization
Poetry
Acts of Service
Random acts of kindness
Daily Chores
What can I do for you (ask 3)
Help the family
Show up as a gentleman or a lady
If you have things that only happen 1/week ...consider adding them to a "Weekly Loop"
Out-of-the-box
The kid who lies all the time…tell the truth
The kid who’s a perfectionist…make a mistake/fail-a-bration
Struggling reader … read a book (below their level...wordless picture book...audio book) Interest/confidence/small wins
Critical/Negative child...give one compliment to a sibling or THEMSELVES
Selfish child...do one kind thing
Anti-social child...tiny step outside their comfort zone -- You don't even have to touch it.
1 lesson/day
Certain pg. Numbers
Change directions at any moment, always.
The options are endless because our homeschools are different and go through various seasons. Lean into what will work best for your child, your homeschool, and YOU.
Never forget...
You are doing beautiful work!
