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  • A Visit To The Zoo - Field Trip Journal - Observe & Study 50 Amazing Animals: The Thinking Tree - Fun-Schooling Journal - All Ages

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Paperback (Thinking Tree Books, July 4, 2020)
    How to Use this Book: 1. Take this research journal to the zoo each time you go! 2. Write down what you learn about each animal that you see! 3. Pictures of 35 common zoo animals are already included in this journal. If you find an animal that is not in this book add your own drawing of the animal or tape a photo onto the page. 4. Bring colored pencils with you to the zoo if you would like to draw or color an animal while observing it. 5. To learn more about each animal read the signs posted at each exhibit and talk to a zookeeper. They are happy to answer questions. 6. This Journal can last several years, keep it in a safe place and use it every time to go to the zoo. 7. If you would like to learn more about any of the animals you see you can read books or watch documentaries at home.
  • Comic Book Math ~ Fun-Schooling Journal: Adding, Writing & Subtracting Games

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 17, 2016)
    SALE! Normal Price $17.50 Comic Book Math ~ Fun-Schooling Journal: Adding, Writing & Subtracting Games (Ages 6 to 11) A2, B1, ideal for ages 6-11 (Kindergarten-3rd grade) This fun math book is inspired by Minecraft and Legos. Creative kids love this book! It's not just a math book, kids will create comics, write short stories, practice spelling, draw, color and solve math mysteries. With over 100 activities based on things creative and active kids love, this book is perfect for struggling learners and beginners. Math can be fun and engaging with this delightful book. BatMom’s 8-year-old loves this book: “My son and I LOVE THIS BOOK. He 8 and not ready for Multiplication. I was looking for a book that helped with review and didn't seem overwhelming like the other homeschool curriculum we were using. He HATED doing so many problems on a page and would get overwhelmed. This is a wonderful book that helps him get review and isn't overwhelming. He also has written his first story because of this book. He does not like writing so that was a huge step for us.” Nation Homestead no longer has to battle to do homeschool math: “We love this math journal from The Thinking Tree. Fun schooling is a great way to allow our children to learn naturally. Math became a struggle, by mixing fun school journals into our day we are putting the FUN back in our day!”This fun math book is inspired by Minecraft and Legos! Creative kids love this book! It's not just a math book, kids will create comics, write short stories, practice spelling, draw, color and solve math mysteries! Fun "Do-It-Yourself" math practice that helps children to overcome foundational math problems! Spark a love for numbers with a fun learning book inspired by Legos, Minecraft, comics, robots, and adventure play! This Fun-Schooling Math and Writing Journal is packed full of fun activities to help children learn! They will enjoy Lego & Minecraft inspired activities while they practice the skills they need to add, subtract, calculate, use logic, create comics, draw, write, and use their imaginations. This book is geared toward beginners as well as older children who struggle with basic skills or need to practice their math and writing while having fun. The math is not difficult or confusing. If you have a child who dislikes math, try this to spark a new love for numbers.Revised and updated April 2016 - NEW "Make Your Own Comic" Activities! The characters in the book are fun and will remind your child of playing with Legos, robots, Mine-craft, pets, friends! There are over 100 activities, games, and practice pages in this book to help your child learn. Be sure to spend time teaching your child when he needs help. Some games are designed for TWO people to play together. Almost all the activities are Logic-Based, that means that your child may not need very much help figuring out what to do on each page. This book is designed to work well for Visual Thinkers and children with ADHD, Asperger's and Dyslexia. It is important for parents and teachers to understand that creative children need white space so they can work out their problems. this book offers a lot more creative freedom than any other math book on the market. The goal is to inspire your child to find joy in numbers, writing, logic, drawing and creativity. Thinking Tree Learning Levels: A1 = Pre Reader (Pre-K) ages 2-5A2 = Beginning Readers (K-1st) ages 6-7B1 = Early Elementary (2nd-3rd) ages 8-9B2 = Upper Elementary (4th-6th) ages 10-11C1 = Junior High (7th-8th) ages 12-14C2 = High school + (9th-adult) ages 13+Many Thinking Tree Journals span a wide variety of ages because the students use books at his/her reading level. For example, some journals on Amazon may say for ages 7-17 because you customize it and meet the student where he’s at. (February 17, 2016)ISBN-10: 1530092353ISBN-13: 978-1530092352
  • Teach Your Child to Count to Ten - Read, Write, Count, Color & Play: Fun-Schooling Math Workbook for Preschool and Kindergarten - ages 3 to 6

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Paperback (The Thinking Tree, July 6, 2020)
    Preschool and Kindergarten are so much fun with Fun-Schooling Books from The Thinking Tree! This little coloring book is packed with cute coloring pages and activities to help little ones to master the first ten numbers.
  • Teach Your Child to Count to Ten - Read, Write, Count, Color & Play: Number Time - Fun-Schooling for Preschool

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jan. 8, 2016)
    SALE! Normal Price $14.50! Teach Your Child to Count to Ten - Read, Write, Count, Color & Play: Number Time - Fun-Schooling for Preschool A1, ideal for ages 2-5 (Preschool) This is a coloring book that is full of cute pictures to count and color. Your child will learn to read, write and spell the names of the numbers Holley82’s daughter is using this book: “I ordered this for my 4 year old. She can count to ten but hasn't gotten to know her numbers by sight yet. She loves this! So cute! And I love this learning style! Thank you so much for making this book!” Check out what this Amazon reviews says: “My 2 and 4 year olds love this book. It's perfect for little siblings that want to be just like the big kids. The simplicity of this book is perfect so little ones don't have too much going on.” (January 8, 2016)ISBN-10: 1523311711ISBN-13: 978-1523311712Thinking Tree Learning Levels: A1 = Pre Reader (Pre-K) ages 2-5A2 = Beginning Readers (K-1st) ages 6-7B1 = Early Elementary (2nd-3rd) ages 8-9B2 = Upper Elementary (4th-6th) ages 10-11C1 = Junior High (7th-8th) ages 12-14C2 = High school + (9th-adult) ages 13+Many Thinking Tree Journals span a wide variety of ages because the students use books at his/her reading level. For example, some journals on Amazon may say for ages 7-17 because you customize it and meet the student where he’s at. Learn more at FunSchoolingBooks.com
  • Spelling Time - Master the Top 150 Misspelled Words: Do-It-Yourself Homeschooling

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 8, 2015)
    Thinking Tree Books Ages 10+ This workbook is packed with fun art and logic games that teach students to master the top 150 misspelled words. This is essential for anyone who does not want to be embarrassed by common poor spelling habits. This technique is perfect for students with Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, and other disorders, but works well for anyone who has trouble memorizing long lists of words. The most creative people tend to be great story tellers and wonderful communicators who have a lot of trouble remembering how to spell. This is a spelling journal for students who are ready to overcome typical problems, without having to memorize. The book is for all ages, but may seem childish because the student needs to color in the words. Don't be fooled, even teens like to color! This is a very important exercises that helps the student to be able to visualize each word correctly. This is fun and interesting so give it a try!
  • Reading Time - 180 Day Journal: Do-It-Yourself Homeschooling

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Diary (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 8, 2015)
    Reading Time - 180 Day Journal: Do-It-Yourself Homeschooling A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, ideal for ages 7-17, (1st-12th grade) When your child has a daily reading time use this workbook! They will be able to write about what they are learning and draw pictures inspired by each book. With 180 pages, you’ll have enough to last one school year. Perfect for all educational approaches, Charlotte Mason families can use this book to record narration. Delight directed learners can use this book to keep their notes and ideas. Students can use this book as book reports and to help them remember what they’ve learned and been inspired by. Non-writers can fill the pages with drawings and doodles. Creative students, gifted students, struggling and reluctant learners, students with Dyslexia, ADHD, Asperger’s and Autism especially thrive with this approach! “This has been a great place to keep track of all the literature books my son has read. He is 10 years old and does one page per book he has read. It has space for writing about it as well as room to draw something about it too.” supermomma(July 8, 2015)ISBN-10: 1514886529ISBN-13: 978-1514886526 When your child has a daily reading time use this workbook! They will be able to write about what they are learning and draw pictures inspired by each book. This workbook has 180 pages, one for each day in a typical school year! Perfect for ages 7 to 17. Now all you need is a stack of good books.
  • Multiplication Games - 180 Days of Math, Art & Logic Fun: Do It Yourself Homeschooling

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 8, 2015)
    Multiplication Games - 180 Days of Math, Art & Logic Fun: Do It Yourself Homeschooling B1, B2, C1, C2, ideal for ages 8-17, (3rd-12th grade) The book was created by a mother of children with dyslexia and memory problems - therefore the way this book is organized works very well for children with these challenges. The book may be too repetitive for some students because of the extra multiplication tables. Use the blank multiplication tables until the child can fill it out effortlessly, and then return to the book in the future to sharpen the skill. This is an excellent approach for students who are resistant to, or cannot memorize facts, with flash cards. Includes logic and problem solving, creative thinking, art, and other activities as well. Uses a Dyslexia-friendly font to help with letter reversal and reading confusion. “My daughter loves this book. She struggles with the traditional ways of memorizing math facts. These games made it all click for her. It is math without frustration and tears. She no longer thinks she is stupid because no matter what we tried it didn't make things stick in her memory. So thankful for these games.” ~Homeschooling mom of 2 creative girls Dana B’s twins have thrived with this book: “This books has helped my twins with multiplication more than anything else. They both have dyslexia and are very creative and artistic, but struggle greatly in recalling facts. While they haven't liked filling in the multiplication table every time, they can now see the benefit of doing it after 3 weeks. They have only done it 3 times per week, and it's getting cemented in their brains. In the beginning, I would fill in all the multiples of 3, for example, and they would fill in the rest. I also allowed them to use a multiplication table for reference. Now, one doesn't need to refer to it at all and the other is looking at it less as he fills out the table. The games and activities on the pages following each multiplication table are what they really like completing. We are definitely going to get some of the other Thinking Tree journals.”(July 8, 2015)ISBN-10: 1514895161ISBN-13: 978-1514895160 Thinking Tree Books Ages 10+ Revised in 2018 to include new activities and illustrations!The book was created by a mother of children with dyslexia and memory problems - therefore the way this book is organized works very well for children with these challenges. The book may be too repetitive for some students because of the extra multiplication tables. Use the blank multiplication tables until the child can fill it out effortlessly, and then return to the book in the future to sharpen the skill. Provide the student with a sharp pencil, eraser, a set of sharp colored pencils and a smooth black pen. The student will be able to use logic intuitively to complete each mind game, art game or puzzle. Use one or more pages per day. Provide the student with a peaceful place to work and be available to encourage the student if needed. Additional art games and activities are found on many pages to keep the creative area of the mind engaged in the mathematical process.This book is based on Book 6 of Dyslexia Games Series C. It does have several extra pages with a multiplication table for the child to fill in. If you have a child who can not memorize using flash cards, they may need to fill out the table over and over. This book uses logic, art and repetition to teach the math facts.
  • Teach Your Child to Read, Write and Spell: 100 Easy Bible Verses - Psalms

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 1, 2015)
    SALE! Normal Price $22.50! Teach Your Child to Read, Write and Spell: 100 Easy Bible Verses - Psalms (Christian Family Homeschooling) A2-B1, ideal for ages 6-11 (1st-3rd grade) This is a workbook that includes 100 easy reading and spelling lessons based on simple verses from the Bible. Expect 10 minutes of parent/child learning time and 10 minutes of independent study time for the child.The Bible provides the best material for learning to read, write and spell! This book is based mainly on the New King James Version. 1. Read and study one simple Bible verse with your child everyday. 2. Your child will repeat, recite, read and write each one until they know them well. Uses a Dyslexia-friendly font to help students with letter reversal and reading confusion. Ana’s students have had great benefit from this book: “We love this journal. I was surprised that copying the bible verses has improved my childrens handwriting .. some of the verses they don't understand and I have them sit down and find the verse in the bible and we read it together to understand them.” Deborah’s daughter loves working in this: “My daughter loves this book! The drawings in it are beautiful. Each day, we read the scripture verse, I have her look it up in the Bible, she draws a picture, picks her favorite words to learn to spell from the verse. She then copies the verse, and colors the page. It is a very relaxed approach to learning spelling, she likes learning the Bible verses also. We no longer argue over spelling lessons, that is amazing!”This is a workbook that includes 100 easy reading and spelling lessons based on simple verses from the Bible. Expect 10 minutes of parent/child learning time and 10 minutes of independent study time for the child. Updated with new illustrations and new design 2018! The Bible provides the best material for learning to read, write and spell! This book is based mainly on the New King James Version.1. Read and study one simple Bible verse with your child everyday.2. Your child will repeat, recite, read and write each one until they know them well. This method of learning to read and write is stress free and fun for parent and child! This is an excellent introduction to reading and writing for young children, struggling readers, 1st to 3rd graders, and children with Dyslexia. Your child will master the sight words and build a meaningful foundation for literacy. Includes both manuscript and cursive.This workbook is designed to be simple for children with dyslexic tendencies. By using the Open Dyslexic Font and using Sight Word Strategies we are able to overcome some of the obstacles caused by curriculum that depend on phonics. Children with dyslexia are confused by the words that do not follow the phonetic rules. As you know the English language often deviates from it's own rules leaving dyslexic children feeling overwhelmed and befuddled. The goal of this method is to help children memorize the verses, learn hundreds of sight words, and develop intuitive decoding strategies. If your child is not confused by phonics we recommend using a fun phonics program after completing this workbook. If your child is still reversing letters be sure to start with our fun dyslexia therapy - Dyslexia Games www.DyslexiaGames.com Thinking Tree Learning Levels: A1 = Pre Reader (Pre-K) ages 2-5A2 = Beginning Readers (K-1st) ages 6-7B1 = Early Elementary (2nd-3rd) ages 8-9B2 = Upper Elementary (4th-6th) ages 10-11C1 = Junior High (7th-8th) ages 12-14C2 = High school + (9th-adult) ages 13+ Many Thinking Tree Journals span a wide variety of ages because the students use books at his/her reading level. For example, some journals on Amazon may say for ages 7-17 because you customize it and meet the student where he’s at.
  • The Littlest Math Book - Adding & Subtracting: Fun-Schooling for Beginners - Use Art & Logic to Teach Math to Creative Kids

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 5, 2016)
    The Littlest Math Book - Adding & Subtracting: Fun-Schooling for Beginners - Use Art & Logic to Teach Math to Creative Kids A2-C2, this book is not designed for a specific age or grade level, it is for children who have not mastered their addition and subtraction skills. This is a TINY LITTLE Math Book! It is designed to be fun, intriguing and irresistible. 100 Pages of Art, Math, Logic and Activities that will help you, or your child to figure out how to ADD & SUBTRACT without any of those boring old methods. Your child will be able to master his or her adding and subtracting skills without the usual memorization and flash card methods that cause children to dislike math. Louise’s 9-year-old daughter adores this book: “This little math book is just so CUTE!!! I LOVE the tiny aspect and so does my 9 year old daughter. This book was recommended to me by the author to use with her as one way to improve and refine her handwriting, as she would have to focus on writing small and neat. The pictures to color are wonderful as usual and the math is very nonthreatening. We love every Thinking Tree book we have. Fun-schooling is the way to go for my right-brained learners!!!” penguin uses this book on the go: “This book is adorable! Provides a great supplement to our math curriculum, which is a little light on practice. One thing I didn't realize is that this book is pocket sized. Works out fine for us because we can just take it with us as we go, but I didn't expect it. The title makes a lot more sense now.” The logic games in this book ensure that the activities will be interesting for older children, but the games are still simple enough to be used with little children - with a little help. In this little book we call math problems "Math Mysteries", so kids don't grow up thinking that math is a problem to be avoided but a mystery to be solved. This little book is fun! Your child will even get the chance to be CREATIVE with math and numbers! On some pages the child is asked to create a math problem for someone older - like mom, dad, or a big brother or sister! This book can be enjoyed alone or together. So get some colored pencils or gel pens and help your child color the cute little characters. This book is as small as an iPhone, so you can easily take it with you. Let your child see you having fun with math. Many parents send the wrong message about math, stop now, get a copy of this book for every member of the family.From The Thinking Tree Publishing CompanyThis book contained many of the same activities found in our bigger Bestselling "Comic Book Math".Thinking Tree Learning Levels: A1 = Pre Reader (Pre-K) ages 2-5A2 = Beginning Readers (K-1st) ages 6-7B1 = Early Elementary (2nd-3rd) ages 8-9B2 = Upper Elementary (4th-6th) ages 10-11C1 = Junior High (7th-8th) ages 12-14C2 = High school + (9th-adult) ages 13+ Many Thinking Tree Journals span a wide variety of ages because the students use books at his/her reading level. For example, some journals on Amazon may say for ages 7-17 because you customize it and meet the student where he’s at. (February 5, 2016)ISBN-10: 1523913282ISBN-13: 978-1523913282
  • Fun-schooling Curriculum - Homeschooling with Minecraft: The Beginners Journal Animal and Farm Theme

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 13, 2017)
    Fun-schooling Curriculum - Homeschooling with Minecraft: The Beginners Journal Animal and Farm Theme B1 & B2 ideal for ages 7-10 (1st-3rd grade) This Minecraft based curriculum is perfect for creative children, and for new homeschoolers. Cover all basic Elementary subjects while having fun with farming, building, design and animals in the Minecraft world. Our delight directed approach works great for all students, especially those resistant to anything “school”-related. Uses the Dyslexie Font to make reading easy for children with reading confusion. Perfect for students with Dyslexia, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and other learning challenges.Mrs Europaea’s family loves this book:“Fun-schooling with Thinking Tree Books has saved my family endless bouts of tantrums from my child who was always too anxious to focus in a traditional school setting and would act out. With this newest book, Homeschooling with Minecraft, the Browns have once again created a multipurpose curriculum that could be used simultaneously with various ages. It is such a blessing and stress reliever to be able to teach both my 9 year old nephew and my own children ages 5 and 3 out of the same text, only having to supplement with reference resources that are age appropriate. This book offers journal prompts, varying levels of math, drawing ideas, coloring pages, geography and much more. It doesn't matter which method you are using, Mason, Waldorf, Classical or even if you are Unschooling, Thinking Tree Books are appropriate to meet any educational goal.”M. Ward loves how this journal compares Minecraft to real life:“This journal incorporates everything my son loves: animals, lego, nature, books, and of course Minecraft. And the best part about it all is that he loves working in these journals, and it's fun for him and not drudgery like so many school workbooks. It allows him to express his creativity even while working on subjects like math, so much so that it doesn't even feel like "school". I especially love the pages in this journal where he is to compare real life animals or farming to that which he sees on Minecraft. I see this meshing well with real hands on gardening (which we were already planning to do this spring). He's still working on his reading fluency, so I'm happy to have something with which he can further his education on other topics without being hampered by his stage of literacy.” (February 13, 2017)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1543083978ISBN-13: 978-1543083972Subjects and Topics Covered in the Curriculum:ReadingHandwritingLogicSpelling Classical LiteratureClassical Music MathematicsAddition, Subtraction and Multiplication PracticeAnimals and HabitatsGeographyComputer SkillsBuilding Art, Drawing and DesignCreative ComicsResearch & Library Skills Unit Studies (based on the student’s favorite topics)PoetryBrain Games from Dyslexia Games Series A & B For New and Struggling Readers:This book is perfect for new and struggling readers, it uses the Dyslexie Font and includes art, reading and logic games that can help children with Dyslexia to overcome reading confusion. This is not just for children with ADHD and Dyslexia, the curriculum can be used by any child who is creative and enjoys playing Minecraft. FunSchoolingBooks.comDisclaimer: This is an unofficial Minecraft book. Minecraft is a registered trademark of, and owned by, Mojang AB, and its respective owners, which do not approve, endorse, sponsor, or authorize this book. We are following Mojang’s rules for creative use of Minecraft style content. More info here: https://account.mojang.com/terms#brand
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  • Homeschooling Creative Girls - Library Based Curriculum Journal: How to learn everything you need to know with library books, movies, nature, art ... tutorials.

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Diary (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Oct. 4, 2015)
    SALE! Normal Price $32.50! Homeschooling Creative Girls - Library Based Curriculum Journal: How to learn everything you need to know with library books, movies, nature, art ... tutorials. (Homeschooling Girls) (Volume 2) B1, B2 & C1 ideal for ages 9-14, (2nd-8th grade) This 60-day curriculum handbook is designed to be used along with library books, audio books, tutorials, documentaries, and classical music. Perfect for the creative girl in your life! Make homeschooling fun for your students, while tapping into their interests and covering all the basic subjects. This book has over 300 pages and is sure to delight all students, especially struggling and reluctant learners. Homeschooling Creative Girls is perfect for students with Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism and Asperger’s. We have included Art & Logic Games that help with dyslexia, reading confusion, and letter reversals. We also use the Dyslexie font for easier reading for Dyslexic students.“My daughter is LOVING her journal. We use it as a supplement and it's great having somewhere for her to track her own learning. We love that the format is "no pressure" and enjoyable” JeremiahJuniper says: “We started homeschooling with Charlotte Mason and have grown more relaxed but are still heavily literature based in our curriculum. This has been a wonderful resource for book-based learning, for helping kids see and keep up with their own schedules, and helping them learn to take charge of their own education and enjoy the journey. I highly recommend Sarah Janisse Brown's homeschool journals.”(October 4, 2015)ISBN-10: 1517635179ISBN-13: 978-1517635176Parents! Now your student can turn any stack of books into a homeschooling curriculum. This handbook is an activity book and daily journal that allows your student to have a customized education without creating a lot of extra work for you. Many students are more interested in real books than in textbooks! This is an excellent way to help your students to develop their talents, interests and deepen their knowledge of topics that are meaningful to them. Just visit the library and bring home 8 great books! This homeschooling handbook was created by Sarah Janisse Brown, a dyslexia therapist and game designer with ten children. Sarah has over 25 years of homeschooling experience. This curriculum handbook is wonderful for unschoolers, eclectic learners, delight directed homeschoolers and busy families. If you have babies and toddlers who need a lot of attention the older children can use this journal for everything, except math. This workbook is appropriate for dyslexic students, it includes Art & Logic Games to help with dyslexia, and uses the Open Dyslexic Font for easy reading. This book can be used as a handbook for: Delight Directed Learning, Documenting Your Unschooling Journey,Charlotte Mason Inspired Homeschooling, Eclectic Homeschooling, Classical Homeschooling and Fun-Schooling. This book's interior is different from all our other journals, some of our journals are based on a 6 week plan - this one is a 12 week plan.
  • With God All Things are Possible - 90 Day Pocket Planner: "The Easiest way To Live Your Dreams and Get Out of Survival Mode"

    Sarah Janisse Brown

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jan. 1, 2017)
    A pocket-sized planner that is easy to use that helps you to put first things first! SALE! Normal Price $14.50!You can’t do it all,but you can do a lot!You have big dreams, and your life is so demanding. Maybe you wonder howyou will ever accomplish anything important. This planner is very simple. It is very cute and not very fancy. Small and sweet so you can carry it with you wherever you go. This planner is for spontaneous and busy people who need to organize their top priorities each day. The book is designed to help you create a habit of focusing on 4 important things one day, and 4 necessary things the next day. If you have trouble keeping up with .99!your life, and you feel like you can't add one more thing to your day, this little planner, might be a wonderful solution!This is a pocket sized planner for mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and daughters! This is a perfect gift to give to women in your extended family when you really care, but don't know what kind of gift they will love the most. Here’s the plan:Do FOUR important or necessary things each day for 90 days. If you miss a day, just begin again.If you write down four goals every morning or every night before you go to bed, you might actually change your life, live your dreams, and get out of survival mode. A note from the author:Are you living in Survival Mode?I am making something VERY important just for YOU.People always ask me how I "do it all".They also ask how I can raise ten kids, manage a house, homeschool, write books, volunteer, work at home... and be peaceful.Here is the secret, I don't do it all... every day. I have a flip method.Some days I do the important things, and some days I get the necessary things done. I don't usually do very much in one day. When you add up all the little accomplishments, it counts for a lot. I have learned how to balance my time and get important things done. The secret is in the planner. Each day you will only choose FOUR small goals. Many of these little goals can be accomplished in just a few minutes, your "Important" goal might be: Encourage each child today. Give my husband a gift. Smile more. Write a letter to my mom.Plan a weekend get-away.Plan a Mom's Night Out.Now it's time to tackle some "necessary" things:Call the dentist.Return library books.Make salad!Pay back some borrowed money.Give the boys hair cuts. I really want to help you get out of survival mode so you can enjoy your life more. The key is to do the little things that help you meet your goals and demands so you are not just putting out fires. Each planner has a different message in the back to inspire you. Something from Sarah's writings that will warm your heart and uplift you.