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How to Organize Digital Homeschool Curriculum

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Get your homeschool curriculum organized with tips on how to organize digital homeschool curriculum so you can always find what you need. Don't waste money on curriculum when you may already have what you need on your hard drive.

Imagine how your homeschool book shelves look at the end of the year. What if you could reduce some of that by using digital homeschool curriculum.

I love saving on shipping and extra duty charges as a Canadian homeschooler. But when it’s out of sight, it is out of your mind. You may forget what you’ve purchased from previous years and end up wasting money and buying something else you already had.

Organization is the key to making the most of your digital homeschool curriculum. It’s a big deal, if you can’t find that grammar workbook you just purchased, it’s a waste of time and money.

Then you have to find something to use with your child which means more time and money wasted. After homeschooling for 9 years, I have a huge collection of freebies and purchased products that I need to organized.

This means I don’t have to buy very much at all each year except for my oldest because he gets the first of everything.

Get your homeschool curriculum organized with tips on how to organize digital homeschool curriculum so you can always find what you need.

How to store files

You need a back up for your back up. Think of it as a precaution just in case your computer dies. I like using an external hard drive paired with a cloud storage system like Dropbox or Drive. Dropbox gives you 2 GB for free while you get 15 GB for free with Drive. I use it extensively so I purchased the 1 TB storage for Dropbox to hold all of my pictures and videos.

Folders are your friends

Create subject folders to house your freebies and products so that they are easy to find. Within those folders you can organized them again. You can create folders by topic or grade levels. I also have folders for large purchases like bundle sales so I can see what I bought asap.

Name files accordingly

You know when you make a new curriculum purchase and it has a file name like pl23246, well that won’t help you find it again. Make sure you rename all of your file downloads so that they clearly state what they are and even add in grade levels if you forget. After you’ve been collecting a library of material, you’ll thank me later.

Where can you get digital curriculum?

Curriculum vendors may have the option for a PDF format such as Peacehill pres or Writeshop. Or you can take advantage of the large bundle sales. The 2020 Build Your Bundle sale is happening May 11th-18th.

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  1. HappyMum says

    May 4, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    Thanks for such a thoughtful list. I love organizing on the cloud because I can access so many things no matter where we are or if we have a device break and have to move to a new one.

    Reply
  2. Kirsten M says

    May 4, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    I would love the elementary bundle or the unit studies one. They’d fit well with our plans for next year.

    Reply
  3. Annie says

    May 4, 2018 at 8:19 pm

    I would go for the Charlotte mason, or one of the elementary school ones.

    Reply
  4. Wendy Lujan says

    May 4, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    love the human body printables! Thanks for the mother’s day giveaway opportunity:)

    Reply
  5. Wendy Lujan says

    May 4, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    Oh, and I would like to win the build your own bundle….

    Reply
  6. Molly Cash says

    May 4, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    I’d love the Charlotte Mason bundle!

    Reply
  7. Kristen Havera says

    May 4, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    What an awesome moms day giveaway thanks!

    Reply
  8. Precious says

    May 5, 2018 at 12:00 am

    I would love to win them ALL! Haha Probably the most beneficial would be the Elementary Bundle, so I’d definitely like to win that one.

    Reply
  9. Amy S. says

    May 5, 2018 at 12:49 am

    I don’t know how I could pick just 1! So many great resources.

    Reply
  10. Kylie says

    May 5, 2018 at 1:49 am

    I would love the middle school and high school bundle

    Reply
  11. Michelle Dilley says

    May 5, 2018 at 5:42 am

    I would love to win the unit studies or elementary bundle! It would be a huge blessing to win anything though!!šŸ’•

    Reply
  12. Debbie says

    May 5, 2018 at 6:00 am

    Thank you so much and Happy Mother’s Day! I have to find a way to get organized, that works! I am in a state that currently doesn’t require a portfolio or oversight, but I had a thought, what if they change their minds?! It happened in the state I grew up in and I remember we all had to go get tested and we were crying and beyond stressed. I don’t want that for my children, ever. I have a 2e gifted 4 year old, and a 2 year old, so o would probably choose the elementary bundle.

    Reply
  13. Melinda says

    May 5, 2018 at 7:05 am

    Thank you for arranging such a great mother’s day bundle giveaway.

    Reply
  14. Jena says

    May 5, 2018 at 7:07 am

    I would like to win the Unorganized Mom Homeschool Planner. Thank you for offering the giveaway!

    Reply
  15. Amanda says

    May 5, 2018 at 7:42 am

    Probably Elementary or Charlotte Mason bundle.

    Reply
  16. Emily says

    May 5, 2018 at 8:16 am

    Awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  17. Marisa Garcia Gallardo says

    May 5, 2018 at 8:25 am

    I would love to win the Elementary bundle.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Nicole R. says

    May 5, 2018 at 8:51 am

    Great tips! What an awesome giveaway! In Build Your Bundle I am interested in the unit studies

    Reply
  19. Marisa Garcia says

    May 5, 2018 at 9:09 am

    I would love to win the Elementary and C. Mason bundle.

    Reply
  20. Erin W says

    May 5, 2018 at 9:19 am

    Thanks for all the great information on Digital Organization. I felt so prepared, but now it is just overwhelming.
    “Unorganized mom”…That’s me!

    Reply
    • Erin W says

      May 5, 2018 at 9:24 am

      From the referral link’s giveaway, I need the Character Building Bundle. From this one, I can’t wait to read Homeschool Planning for the Unorganized Mom.

      Reply
  21. Veronica Clark says

    May 5, 2018 at 9:26 am

    Learning Lab looks amazing

    Reply
  22. Jessica says

    May 5, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    The Homeschool Help Bundle sounds amazing!!

    Reply
  23. Lata says

    May 5, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Thanks for posting this! I would like the Elementary and the Unit Studies Bundle.

    Reply
  24. Katie says

    May 5, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    Character bundle

    Reply
  25. Heather F says

    May 5, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    Early Learning bundle

    Reply
  26. Crystal says

    May 6, 2018 at 6:15 am

    Charlotte mason bundle

    Reply
  27. Jen says

    May 6, 2018 at 11:41 am

    I am most interested this year in the character bundle.

    Reply
  28. AJ says

    May 6, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    I’m not sure which bundle I’d want.

    Reply
  29. Cassi Hardt says

    May 6, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    I would love the Charlotte Mason bundle šŸ™‚

    Reply
  30. Angela says

    May 6, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    The Elementary pack.

    Reply
  31. Nichole says

    May 6, 2018 at 10:24 pm

    I could live to win the elementary pack!

    Reply
  32. Laura says

    May 6, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    Thank you for offering this! They all look amazing! I’d like the unit studies bundle if I win. šŸ¤—

    Reply
  33. mahdiya says

    May 6, 2018 at 11:31 pm

    OOh this would be super helpful for my homeschooling journey!

    Reply
  34. Machelle says

    May 7, 2018 at 12:37 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to win! I am looking forward to the sale starting and seeing if I am able to afford new curriculum this year.

    Reply
  35. Rebecca says

    May 7, 2018 at 6:10 am

    I need this so much, its not even funny šŸ˜€

    Reply
  36. wilma says

    May 7, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    i would love the character building bundle

    Reply
  37. Krissie M says

    May 7, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    Homeschool Helps I think would be the one I would pick.. maybe another, I don’t know really. lol šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  38. Therese says

    May 7, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    The Special Needs bundle, Elementary bundles and the High School bundles in fact they all look terrific. Thank you.

    Reply
  39. Tara Kruckenberg says

    May 7, 2018 at 10:27 pm

    Build your own bundle, looking at the nifty fifty, branches of government, skilltrek, just to name a few šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  40. Ashley Dunn says

    May 8, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    I have my eye on Homeschool Helps #1 and the Brother and Sister bundle.

    Reply
  41. Rebecca F says

    May 8, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    The thematic units, unit studies bundle and the elementary bundles fit the best with our school plans for next year, but I’m also debating on buying the Parenting bundle and the brother/sister bundle.

    Reply
  42. Tara Preece says

    May 8, 2018 at 11:21 pm

    The Character bundle and Parenting bundle are tied for #1 on my list. But I know I can’t resist building my own, too!

    Reply
  43. Georgina says

    May 9, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    Unit studies or Elementry bundles! Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

    Reply
  44. Brandi D. Cotton says

    May 9, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    The Charlotte Mason bundle

    Reply
  45. Monica E says

    May 9, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    I’m looking to get the Charlotte Mason or Elementary 2 bundle!!!

    Reply
  46. Sally says

    May 9, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    I’d build my own bundle–and I already did! Some elementary curricula, and some character training.

    Reply
  47. kim says

    May 10, 2018 at 1:18 am

    I would like the middle school and high school bundles.

    Reply
  48. Beth G says

    May 10, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    I would like the upper grades bundles

    Reply
  49. CayoticDogs says

    May 11, 2018 at 10:00 am

    I am thinking about the Upper Grades #2 Bundle and the Special Needs Bundle

    Reply
  50. Lee Ka says

    May 11, 2018 at 5:52 pm

    I would like the Elementary Bundle or Character Building Bundle, as my eldest is in grade 3 now.

    Reply
  51. deb says

    May 11, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    I’m going for the Charlotte Mason bundle.

    Reply
  52. Zorah says

    May 11, 2018 at 11:36 pm

    I would purchase the elementary bundles.

    Reply
  53. Kristina T says

    May 12, 2018 at 3:22 am

    I would like to purchase Charlotte mason or one of the elementary school bundles: 1 or 2. Thank you for the chance to win.

    Reply
  54. Julie says

    May 12, 2018 at 9:39 pm

    I would like the pick your own bundle of five for $39.

    Reply
  55. Wendy says

    May 13, 2018 at 8:32 am

    I would choose one of the Early Learning bundles but don’t know which one. Might have to build my own!

    Reply
  56. Anastasia says

    May 13, 2018 at 9:54 am

    I’d love to purchase all early learning bundles for my preschooler.

    Reply
  57. Sandra says

    May 13, 2018 at 11:51 am

    I would love any of the 3 Early Learning bundles

    Reply
  58. Naomi Watson says

    May 13, 2018 at 9:51 pm

    I would enjoy the Character Bundle and the Brother/Sister bundle. I also like the elementary bundles and the upper grades bundles.

    Reply
  59. Amelia says

    May 14, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    I’m interested in all the early learning bundles!

    Reply
  60. Melinda Urquhart says

    May 14, 2018 at 10:16 pm

    Thank you for the chance to become a more organized homeschooler. Some days I feel like I need all the help I can get.

    Reply
    • Monique says

      May 14, 2018 at 10:34 pm

      Ha! Tell me about it.

      Reply
  61. Lisa Dorsett says

    May 14, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    Would love to get the mystery bundle!

    Reply
  62. Suzanne says

    May 14, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    This was very helpful! I have a lot of digital curriculum and I’ve recently been trying to figure out how to organize it more efficiently.

    Reply

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