Step Two - Weekly Folders

Okay, your curriculum is in binders. Now you are going to set up 36 weekly folders to organize all the papers you will be using this year. This will require a trip or two to the local copy center or use of your computer and printer.



BUY

• a file box of some kind to hold file folders
• 36 tabbed file folders

Label the folders 1-36 ~ you can also write the weekly topic on the tab, if you like. You can find the list of weekly topics on The Loom or on the TOG website under each Year.

Year 1:  http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/year1/weekplantitles.php
Year 2:  http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/year2/weekplantitles.php
Year 3: http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/year3/weekplantitles.php
Year 4:  http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/year4/weekplantitles.php

Place the folders in the file box. You will only be working on Unit 1 at first.

Student Activity Pages: Determine which levels your children will be working in this year, and print off the SAPs ( Student Activity Pages) for each child for the first 9 weeks. This will include any charts, worksheets, Discussion Questions, and instructions for projects. You can either take the pages out of your binder and bring them to the copy center, or use the Loom CD to print them off of your computer. File them in the appropriate week's folder.

Maps: Find the maps needed for the first 9 weeks, either on your Map Aids CD or some other source of outline maps, and print off copies for each of your students. File them in the appropriate week's folder.
* if your student will be making transparency maps this year, you will only need to make copies of the base maps, and place them in paper folders with transparency sheets; the directions for this are found on the Loom
Blank Student Assignment Sheets: Print off 9 blank weekly assignment sheets for each of your students, enough for Unit 1. You can find these on the Loom, or you can create your own. Place one for each student in each week's folder.
Reading Assignment Pages: if you have several children, you may decide to print off a copy of the weekly reading assignment page for each student, and place them in the folders. You can highlight the books you want that child to read, or write in alternate choices. OR you can all read the Reading Assignment Pages in the Unit Binder, and use Post It Sticky Notes or check marks to indicate which selections you want each child to read

Hands-On Project Planning Sheet : You may want to create a planning sheet for hands-on projects. Note the name of the project, where the directions are found, and list any supplies needed. Place this sheet in the appropriate week's folder.

Writing Helps : If you are using the TOG Writing component, make a copy of any graphic organizers, writing supplements, worksheets, or instructions from Writing Aids for each child's writing assignment. File in the week's folder.
Time Line Figures: if you are doing a time line, you could place the figures you are using in the appropriate week's folder. The Loom includes a template and some basic information about time lines, but for more help , go here:
http://homeschoolinthewoods.com/HTTA/TimelineHelps/#Anchor----4590

Evaluations: If you are using the TOG Evaluations, make a copy of the quiz or evaluation for each child and place in the week's folder
Additional Resources: make a list of any additional resources you want to use for the week - videos, websites, articles; file in appropriate folder
Field Trip Info : write down information about possible field trips for the week
 and file that as well.