Here is a great family project you can work on with your kids. I have made my girls and my son their own Homemaker's (me) Assistant (them) Notebooks. I got the idea from an article I read in Homeschooling Today magazine. I really liked the idea of involving the kids with the everyday things that involve our family, our life! I've created my own version of it and it is completely customizable for your family too!
Here is a
peek inside my notebook.
I begin every binder for girls with the Proverbs 31 as the cover page. This is a great reference as young and old women to go to and guide them. In this binder you'll find divided by Memory Verse and Journal- this contains the memory verse they are working on and a place to put down their thoughts, kind of like a diary. Calender & Weekly Works - in this section there is a monthly calender so that the child can take some responsibility in keeping track of their activities, birthdays etc. The Weekly Works form displays schoolwork, projects, or any activities to be done that week. Mailbox - notes to and from Mom and child. Household - how to's, grocery lists, menu planning etc. School Notes - menus, newsletters etc. Goals - the child's own personal, spiritual and mental goals. Reading and Library lists, Clubs and Sports- newsletters from Scouts, church, sports calenders etc. Contacts - names and address of friends, family and other important numbers.
There is so much more that goes into these notebooks like hosting guests, "how to" sheets which describes and lays out the steps in cleaning a particular room, and so much more!
My kids love it! My youngest daughter looks forward to getting out her binder and making the list for groceries as I read off what we need when I am looking through the pantry. The older girls love the "Mailbox" to send me notes in private. We communicate through the
mailbox rather well. My son has his own version of the Assistant's notebook in such a way that will lead him into becoming a responsible young man, full of character .
If you would like any suggestions, tips on making your own or would like to order your custom made Notebook please send me an email .
For a Basic Notebook the price is $10.00
Here is a
peek inside my notebook.I begin every binder for girls with the Proverbs 31 as the cover page. This is a great reference as young and old women to go to and guide them. In this binder you'll find divided by Memory Verse and Journal- this contains the memory verse they are working on and a place to put down their thoughts, kind of like a diary. Calender & Weekly Works - in this section there is a monthly calender so that the child can take some responsibility in keeping track of their activities, birthdays etc. The Weekly Works form displays schoolwork, projects, or any activities to be done that week. Mailbox - notes to and from Mom and child. Household - how to's, grocery lists, menu planning etc. School Notes - menus, newsletters etc. Goals - the child's own personal, spiritual and mental goals. Reading and Library lists, Clubs and Sports- newsletters from Scouts, church, sports calenders etc. Contacts - names and address of friends, family and other important numbers.
There is so much more that goes into these notebooks like hosting guests, "how to" sheets which describes and lays out the steps in cleaning a particular room, and so much more!
My kids love it! My youngest daughter looks forward to getting out her binder and making the list for groceries as I read off what we need when I am looking through the pantry. The older girls love the "Mailbox" to send me notes in private. We communicate through the
mailbox rather well. My son has his own version of the Assistant's notebook in such a way that will lead him into becoming a responsible young man, full of character .If you would like any suggestions, tips on making your own or would like to order your custom made Notebook please send me an email .
For a Basic Notebook the price is $10.00
