Ever wonder how you’re going to manage all the precious school papers your kids bring home, or in our case all the stuff they create in your home?
I get a lot of questions on how we store all of our homeschool papers and records. I even wrote a post on Storage and Record Keeping. But what about the special things you want to keep permanently? And how about those pictures that you take each year to show how your kids have grown? Enter the “My School Memories” kit!
Awhile back, like before I had 4 kids and started homeschooling, I had intentions of scrapbooking a page or more for each of my children to help show their progress from one year to the next. Sadly I’ve been so busy preparing lesson plans and taking care of our house that I haven’t exactly had time to follow through on my plans.
So in response to that, I created some super easy and cute school memory pages to help make it easier for me to remember these years! AND… in the spirit of Christmas gift giving I’m going to share them with you for FREE!
Each page is already set up for you, so all you have to do is print the PDF then glue on a picture and fill out some information! And if you noticed, I worded the pages so that your children can fill in the information themselves! Not only does this take some of the work off of your plate, but how cute will it be to see their own handwriting as they journal about their favorite things from one year to the next!
The pages go from preschool all the way to 12th grade, and included in the printable are little labels for your file folders along with instructions on printing them out.
Since I know there are homeschoolers and non-homeschoolers who read my blog, I made 2 versions of these printables for you! Click below to download the one you would like. The kits are basically the same, but I switched out a few of the questions so they make sense for either of your educational choices!
(DOWNLOAD TIP: If the file does not open in your browser window, RIGHT click on the below download link then select “SAVE LINK AS”. You will then be prompted to save the file to your hard drive.)
Currently I am keeping their favorite pieces of art and things I want to remember in these file folders. I place the cover page with their photo in folder in the front, then I can easily add in anything they make throughout the year.
I used the Smead Oversized File folders for this project.
I went ahead and printed one set for each of my kids and then added them to their file folders so they’re ready to go. All I have to do is add on a picture each year, then at the end of the year I’ll have them fill in their pages.
Alternative to the file folders: You can also use page protectors and put your stuff in binders. I think the folders work nicely because you can just toss stuff in there, and you don’t have to worry about hole punching anything. But if you use page protectors you can kind of do the same thing :o)
I hope you enjoy these, and happy memory keeping!
Thanks, I love these!!!! I started books for my older two, but like you other stuff has taken over my plates! These are going to be great. This will help me finish numbers 20 & 21 on my 101 in 1001 list. Check it out here: http://makolbfamily.blogspot.com/p/101-in-1001.html
You inspire me to start my small store of educational printables (educativosmeninheira.com), so I’m very grateful
I can not download the HomeschoolDays, look: https://shared.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/momstuff/MyHomeschoolMemories.pdf
and clicking the right mouse button also gives me errors: (
Thank you very much for enlightening us
I send you a big hug (and sorry for my terrible english)
meni*
I’m excited about these, and can’t wait until the download link is repaired. 🙂 Thank you!!!
Erica,
Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us! Unfortunately I cannot download these files unless I use your “right click” fix, and then I cannot open the files. I hope this is something that can be remedied easily because I would LOVE to use these pages with my children! Thanks again!
Karen
Thanks for the cute memory keepsakes! God bless your giving as you continue to seek the Lord and glorify His name!
I’m just as excited as all the other posters, but I can’t open the links either. Can you imagine the traffic on the site once the link is repaired? LOL! I’m sure we’ll get a note once the links are ready ~
I would like to share to all about our glorified holiday season and the truth behind “Christmas”. If you are a truth seeker and love the Lord with all you heart, mind, body, and soul…please read my blog for the next 25 days for 25 days of Christmas Truths. (Click on my name-Deanna) Blessings to you and our Glorious King!
If you click on her link towards the top of this post that says “school memories kit” you are able to download what looks to be the full kit for “school”. Still not seeing one for homeschool but Erica does so much for all of us and I couldn’t be homeschooling without her and all that she does. Thank you Erica for being so Awesome!
I can’t open the homeschool link either. It says error.
Here is the link for the Homeschool Memory Kit: https://shared.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/momstuff/MyHomeschoolMemories.pdf
OR
Homeschool Memory Kit