Homeschool Planning for Beginners: COS

For some of us, the course of study is part of required record-keeping. Even if it is not, the course of study is a good record to have because you can look back and see what has been done. It can come in handy for your younger children. Make the course of study and file it each year for each of your children.

What is a Course of Study

It is a list of subjects and the books used for each of the subjects. That is usually enough to put on a course of study.

The Course of Study Form

The course of study (cos) form should have the child's name, school year, and grade. I make my cos forms with a table that is at least 3 columns wide. You may use my forms for your course of study, they are linked on the left side of this page or you can make a form with your word processor.