So our homeschooling journey has begun.
We are now into week four and just enjoying every minute of it - so far. I am well aware of the fact that there will be days that I question my sanity in making this decision but in the long run I feel pretty sure it will pay off for us.
My biggest challenge at this point: "What do I do with the 16 month old who wants to run around and get into everything while we are trying to focus?" I have tried giving her plastic containers with clear lids and noisy things inside to shake around...that held it's appeal for about 10 minutes (which was way longer than I expected it to!). I bought those little marker pals that look like little weeble wobbles and are suppose to be easy for babies to hold....or eat in our case! I'm sure I will figure out a way to keep all children safe and entertained eventually. lol!
My biggest "shocker" at this point is how much my plans have already changed since we've begun teaching/learning at home. I was so worried about finding the perfect curriculum in the beginning and now it's become more hands on on my part. I am using my brain (who'dathunkit?) to put fun projects and learning activities together that the kids are really enjoying and so far so good! I'm sure at some point I will purchase a subject or two if it's something I don't feel confident in putting together or my own, but for now we're doing alright and having fun!
Currently: We have been reading the "Little House" books and just finished "Little House in the Big Woods". We might read a chapter in the morning before schooling or in the evening and then the kids will then draw a picture of their favorite scene in the book and Landon (since he's older and writing now) will write a couple of sentences to "tell the story" of what he has drawn. We use that to work on his grammar. We will be using these books for language arts and history. (And a little math, too!!) Landon helps me out with some of the reading as well.
I started a homeschooling group 4 weeks ago as well. Through the summer months we will be meeting at the park where the kids can play and socialize and we can get to know eachother better. We plan to start a Co-op this fall and have been discussing what our group goals are and what will be offered to the children in the co-op.
There's alot more I could say but for now I am off to bed since we have lots to do in the morning! I will try to update soon and fill you all in on what else we have been up to! Feel free to share your thoughts or advice~
