The Old Schoolhouse Store 2009-2010 Schoolhouse Planner Review

“Whoo-Hoo!” “Holy Cow!” “Oh, My!” Those were my initial responses to this planner. Although, how they can call this monstrosity just a planner is totally beyond my realm of comprehension! I have wanted it since The Old Schoolhouse Store first mentioned it, but could not justify the $39.00 for it. After all, I have a calendar that I use and a tracking program that records our daily schedules, attendance, and grades. Obviously, I only wanted this because I have an office supply addiction and organizers are my biggest weakness by far! So, that is where the “Whoo-Hoo!” came in. Heidi let us know that our first review as members of the TOS Crew would be the planner I had been drooling over!

When I received the 2009 Schoolhouse Planner E-Book, I immediately opened it to print it out… here is where my “Holy Cow!” came in. This thing is 375 pages long! Needless to say, I did not print straight-away! LOL!

Now comes the “Oh, My!” part… obviously, I can’t show you the entire planner, LOL! But, we have been given permission to break down the Table of Contents for you. I have also included a photo album of sample pages from the TOS website:

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Table of Contents

2009 Calendar
2010 Calendar
2011 Calendar
2012 Calendar

July
The Thirteen Colonies
The Thirteen Colonies by Date
The Schoolhouse Store Resource List ~ July
July Recipes

August
Ten Keys to Success Learning Math in the Decimal System
Multiplication Table
The Schoolhouse Store Resource List ~ August
August Recipes
Super

September
Weather
Cloud Types
The Schoolhouse Store Resource List ~ September
September Recipes

October
House Fires Happen
Emergency Preparedness
The Schoolhouse Store Resource List ~ October
October Recipes

November
American Government Basics
Branches Of Federal, State, and Local Governments
The 2009 Schoolhouse Planner – 4 – www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com
The Schoolhouse Store Resource List ~ November
November Recipes

December
Learning to Spot the Planets
The Planets—Basic Information to Know
The Schoolhouse Store Resource List ~ December
December Recipes

January
Using Letter Writing to Connect the Generations
Letter Writing Tips & Samples
The Schoolhouse Store Resource List ~ January
January Recipes

February
Jesus’ First Miracle
The Miracles of Jesus
The Parables of Jesus
The Schoolhouse Store Resource List ~ February
February Recipes

Miscellaneous Educational Information
Famous Composers
Timeline of Inventions
Countries & Capitals
Kitchen Conversions Cheat Sheet
Measurement Conversions
Periodic Table with Elements
United States & Capitals
U.S. Presidents
U.S. Presidents & Their Wives
Important U.S. Documents
History Timeline
7 Wonders of the Ancient World
7 Wonders of the Modern World
Famous Artists

Homeschool Forms
Homeschool Forms Instructions
Annual Plans
Yearly Goals
Curriculum Planning Sheet
Course of Study
Beginning/Ending Page
Twelve-Year Planning Pages
Curriculum Recording Sheet
Educational Objectives
End-of-Year Evaluation Form
End-of-Year Report Card
Report Card
High School Transcript
Yearly Grades
Test Score Recording Sheet
High School Hours Tracking Log
Weekly Planning 1
Weekly Planning 2
Weekly Planning 3
Weekly Schedule—Two Children
Daily Schedule—Two Children 1
Daily Schedule—Two Children 2
Weekly Schedule—Three Children
Daily Schedule—Three Children 1
Daily Schedule—Three Children 2
Weekly Schedule—Four Children
Daily Schedule—Four Children 1
Daily Schedule—Four Children 2
Weekly Schedule—Five Children
Daily Schedule—Five Children 1
Daily Schedule—Five Children 2
Week-at-a-Glance
Daily Grade Recording Sheet 1
Daily Grade Recording Sheet 2
Progress Report Sheet 1
Progress Report Sheet 2
Progress Report Sheet 3
Curriculum Key Chart
Bible Memorization Record
Memory Work Record
Audio/Video Log
Books Read This Year

Crafts Completed This Year

Field Trip Planning
Field Trip Log
Extracurricular Activities Log
Nature Journal 1
Nature Journal 2
Journal Sheets
Science Lab Sheet
Discipleship Recording Sheet
Unit Study Records
Unschooling Records
Website and Vendors Log
Co-op Information
Support Group Information
Outside Classes & Lessons
Continuing Education & Recreation for the Homeschool Parent
Co-op Planning Sheet for Teachers
Weekly Co-op Planning
Co-op Weekly Planning Outline
Library Items
Assignments & Due Dates
Attendance Chart
Community Service Record
General Book Report
Early Elementary Book Report 1
Early Elementary Book Report 2
Homeschool Book Inventory 1
Homeschool Book Inventory 2
Preschool Activity Box
Preschool Planner
Educational Activities for Preschoolers
Alphabet Practice
Teaching Supplies and Inventory List
All-Purpose Wish List

Household Forms
Household Forms Instructions
Important Phone Numbers & Contacts
Information for Babysitter
Family Health Information
Emergency Medical Information
Monthly Home keeping Reminders
Home keeping Weekly Schedule
Home Repair Projects
Home Improvement Project Outline
Daily Schedule
My Daily Schedule
Grocery List 1
Grocery List 2
Monthly Menu Planner
Weekly Menu Planner
Weekly Menu Planning
Food Inventory Log
My Daily Chores
Family Chore Chart
Chores I Can Do
My Special Day
My Daily Chores
Our Budget Record Sheet
Personal Financial Inventory
Gift Wish List
Gift Budget
Christmas Card List
Prayer Journal
Bible Reading Schedule
Bible Study Notes
Dates to Remember
Garden Planning Checklist
Garden Plans
Inventory of Major Appliances & Electronics
Loaned & Borrowed List
Website Login/Password Quick Reference
Vacation Plans
Party Plans
Our Pet’s Health Log
Car Maintenance Schedule
Directions to New Places
My Address Book

Whew!! That took me a long time! I can not think of one single thing that was left out… can you?

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In addition to the Planner, The Old Schoolhouse Store offers monthly planner modules with lots more ideas. You can even purchase the membership so you get each one! E-Book: 2009-2010 Planner Module Membership is $71.95 – that is an over $25.00 saving from buying each one individually. Here is a small excerpt that I copied straight from TOS’s site about the Planner Modules:

If you have used our modules before, then you already know how much learning and fun we pack into every one; if you have never seen a module before, you are probably wondering what you’ll find inside. Check it out:

• Every module is filled with interesting information and facts, studying a topic in-depth.
• We look far and wide to find the best additional resources to expand your studies.
• You’ll find activity pages, quizzes, and puzzles your kids will beg to work on!
• Your children will enjoy coloring pages designed just for our modules.
• We include copy work to help develop penmanship skills.
• Yummy recipes in every module!

All of these features make for a fantastic mini unit study on a wide variety of topics, but we are now going even further with our modules. We have new elements that you just can’t miss!

Every module will now include lap booking activities in addition to all that is listed above. We are now expanding the modules with activities geared towards older students.

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Want even more? You can still get the 2008-2009 Planner excerpts for only $9.95! Here is a smidgen of what you will get in it. You can see the complete description here: E-Book: The 2008 Schoolhouse Planner Excerpts.

We’ve gathered the best of the incredibly popular 2008 Schoolhouse Planner to design The 2008 Schoolhouse Planner Useful Excerpts E-Book. If you enjoy products from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine but have wondered just how good and useful the Schoolhouse Planners are, now is your chance to enjoy the heart of last year’s planner!

Great resource lists, fantastic recipes, and a whole year of articles to keep you learning right along with your children –that’s what you’ll find in The 2008 Schoolhouse Planner Useful Excerpts!

There’s always something good cooking at The Old Schoolhouse®!
For most, homeschooling is a way of life, so our Planner covers life at its best with two recipes every month. You’ll find 25 scrumptious recipes ready and waiting to make your meal planning a cinch.

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My plan is to work each monthly topic into our school year as a little extra fun. I have a “mom’s choice” task worked into each week of homeschooling and I can see that this is going to be taking up a portion of that spot now. I thought of spending just a bit of time playing with this so I could write an accurate review and saving it for next year to actually work into our plans as a course. But, who am I kidding? Now that I know what an awesome resource this is, I will be one of the first to purchase next year’s edition!

**NOTE: All pictures were lifted from the Old Schoolhouse Store’s Website**