How to Create a Family Calendar
We all have busy, hectic schedules. Keep your family's schedule in check with a family calendar.
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You Will Need
- Monthly dry-erase calendar
- Calendar
- Internet access
- Printer
- Different colored dry-erase markers
- Organization
- Cloth
- Family photo
Steps
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Step 1
Get marker board
Get a monthly dry-erase calendar and place it where everyone in the household can easily see it. You can also purchase a calendar or print monthly pages online.
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Step 2
Assign colors
Assign a different marker color for each member in the family.
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Step 3
Fill in events
Fill in the activities for the month for each family member.
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Include holidays, activities, and events.
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Step 4
Write
Write legibly and abbreviate when possible. Include important information such as location and time.
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Step 5
Erase
Erase and rewrite any changes to the calendar when they occur. Use a cloth for the dry-erase calendar.
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Step 6
Personalize
Personalize the board by taping on a nice family photo. Now sit back and relax knowing that your family is more organized!
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Leap years occur to keep our calendar in alignment with the earth's revolution around the sun.
