So,  if I tell about my homeschool planning ,then I can enter the cool contest at the "Front Porch" http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/HSBCompanyBlog/554821/.  Check it out. 

Now I will grace you all with my super extraordinary abilities with planning. 

First, I look at what really worked well the previous year.  I write that down so that I will continue or reorder it for upcoming year.

Second, I look at what really didn't work.  I make a separate column on my paper.  In that column I make note of the subjects for which I will need to do research to find a new curriculum or method of teaching or learning.

Third, after I've decided about which methods or curriculum I plan to use; I order them.

Fourth, I lay out an "optimal day" plan.  This is what I would like to have happening at each time slot of my school day with the boys. 

Fifth, we start schooling and see how it goes.  It usually goes well for the first couple of weeks.  Then life and all of it's distractions hit and we just keep doing our best.  If the schedule doesn't get perfectly kept.  We don't worry, we simply keep making adjustments and do our best to learn and have fun!

Well, that's about it.  I hope I win the cool planner.  Good luck to all the entrants!