How to Organize Sonlight Curriculum in a Small Space

I’m not a scheduler. Honestly, I really, really wish that I was. I can put one together like a boss, but meh. I always fall short in following through when I give myself one. I've learned how to utilize small spaces and I am excited to share!

Utilize Tall Shelving

This simple trick helps create an illusion that rooms are bigger than what they are because it seems like you are using less space, when you’re just utilizing space that would otherwise be empty! Up top I like to put things we don't use often, or take up a lot of space. Along with that we have our Science Kit and other hands on materials. 

Use Baskets and Bins

Deep shelves can leave a lot of unused space either in front or behind books, so using baskets or bins can help you to organize Sonlight® curriculum.

Put Things Away

Put away anything you don’t need consistently, or that may be a hinderance for learning. If you have littles, don’t forget to put anything that may be a hazard safely away. 

Put Things Back

Immediately putting things that you’re done with away helps keep things neat. When you’re finished with your books, have your children be responsible for putting them back in the correct area or space. 

Make It Easy

You won’t keep it up if it’s too complicated and your children won’t be interested if they don’t understand it. So, when planning to organize Sonlight® curriculum, be sure that your ideas are sensible and easy to follow.

Create a Storing System

I love a large library of books, and we’re acquiring that with Sonlight®.  When we finish a core I plan to store my books and teaching materials in airtight containers so that they stay fresh. If you have indoor or climate controlled storing, this may not be necessary. But, I don’t see us having that much store-space over time.

One of the things that I love about Sonlight® is that they use REAL books to teach. Which means the book from your core subjects are multi-purpose. You can build your own library or resell them as just plain old, non-curriculum specific, books.

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