For most of my homeschooling days, I struggled with keeping everything organized. Oh who am I kidding? I failed at keeping anything organized. I think every homeschool mother at some point or other realizes that things are just not going to be all clean or all organized or all done. 

As a Catholic homeschooling parent, you are responsible for creating lesson plans, setting schedules, tracking progress, and managing materials. This is on top of participating in a co-op, driving to soccer practice, trying to catch Daily Mass, and feeding your crew. With so many moving parts, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. 

But never fear! These tips and strategies will help you calm the chaos … or at least give it your best attempt. From putting together a functional and useable homeschool library to tackling all your laundry while trying to homeschool to recordkeeping at the end of your school year, these are some of the best tips. 

You may not be able to accomplish everything, but even a little improvement in the management of your home and your homeschool can go a long way. Hang in there Mama! You got this!

Organizing your homeschool materials is an important aspect of staying on top of your homeschooling journey. Here are some tips to help you get started:

1. Designate a space for your materials: Dedicate a specific area in your home for your homeschool materials. This can be a bookshelf, a cabinet, or even a spare room. Make sure this space is easily accessible and well-organized.

2. Sort and categorize your materials: Sort your materials into different categories, such as math, science, language arts, etc. Use labels or color-coded bins to help you quickly identify each category.

3. Use a planner or schedule: Keep a planner or schedule to help you keep track of your lessons and assignments. This can be a digital tool or a physical planner, whichever works best for you.

4. Create lesson plans: Plan out your lessons in advance to help you stay organized and on track. Use a curriculum guide or online resources to help you create a detailed lesson plan for each subject.

5. Use digital tools: There are many digital tools available to help you stay organized, such as Google Drive, Trello, or Evernote. Use these tools to store and organize digital materials, track progress, and collaborate with your children.

Remember, organizing your homeschool materials is an ongoing process. Take the time to review and adjust your organization system as needed to help you stay on top of your homeschooling journey.