Card Catalog
submitted by Phyllis Bird
Did you ever run across a great idea and then forget about it because you can't use it right then?
I use an index card system. Get a card box that will fit the larger-sized index cards. Subdivide the cards into school subjects.
When those great ideas come along, write them on a card and then review the cards periodically. When you are finished with an idea, turn that card around backwards and place at the end of the section. At the end of the school year, you'll know exactly what you covered! Great for review time!
Review Card Game
submitted by Beth Kiesel
Using the card idea from Phyllis, turn it into a fun learning game.
Sometimes the store-bought learning games are entirely too difficult for my children, or maybe they don't cover the information we are learning about in our homeschool.
As I am preparing for (or reviewing) a topic, I write review questions on an index card, usually with an A, B, or C answer.
The kids take turns answering the questions. They get 2 points for answering correctly without the clues, and one point for a correct answer with clues.
Sometimes we incorporate the cards into a store-bought learning game or puzzle of the same topic; in addition to (or in order to) taking their turn they must also answer a question from the review cards. Or let them build a puzzle piece by piece after a correct answer is given (let them place 2 pieces if they didn't need clues) -- this is great for geography. Or, play Jeopardy by assigning different point values for difficulty.
Organize your cards according to subject and topic. Use both sides of the cards as they will stack up quickly! Also, I write in the correct answer on the other side of the card, in the corner. Then I can play, too!
Note: you can also use this card game to actually teach a subject. Just play over and over again!