I'm watching my youngest son right now trying to juggle three little bags of skittles. The look on his face alone is priceless. I love cheap thrills.
Hesitantly, I thought I would start to fill in the gap of the last few months of silence. I guess I struggle with going that long and not blogging. Part of the time I wrestle with a terrible bout of "writers block" lately. While the rest of the time, I'm just trying to find the time to sit down to do it. I hate that. Especially because it's something that I love doing so much. I find it aggravating to want to pen my thoughts....and then not being able to collect the words to write. I don't know if anyone else finds themselves in that same boat. I'd really appreciate any suggestions on the subject.
At any rate, our new school year is out the gate and rounding the first corner, so to speak. Back in September I found a great online program for organizing, scheduling, and planning the school calendar. It's at Homeschool Skedtrack. It took some time to get the courses and schedules entered. On a daily basis, it takes a little time to approve and update the work the kids have done. But, you can maintain grades and your school year calendar, and run reports as well. It's been a great way to lay out the lesson plans for the courses that I'm putting together on my own. I really love it. Each day we can print off the day's work for each child and that gives them something to manage their work a little more independently. They like being able to check things off. With a 9th grader this year, I'm looking forward to just being able to print off a transcript and report card from the tip of my fingers.
For curriculum, we have some "old faithfuls" and a few new additions, all as follows...
Bible ~ All 3 are doing Kay Arthur's How to Study the Bible ~ for kids to begin with.
Math ~ Math-u-See'sGeometry for Bri, Pre-Alg for Sis and Zeta for Con
Science ~ Apologia'sGeneral Science for Sis, Biology for Bri and Creation ScienceBotany for Con
Grammar ~ Our Mother's Tongue
Writing ~ IEWAmerican History Vol. 1
History ~ Beautiful FeetEarly American and World History (literature-based) and American Heritage Series DVD's
Basic Maps and Geography ~
Literature ~ a broad look and discussion of different types of literature (Shakespeare, short plays, songs, classics, etc.)
Art and Music Appreciation ~ I have designed a schedule using the Usborne Book of Art the Usborne Book of Art Skills and the Usborne Introduction to Music. One 2-hour class each week.
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I want to thank you for taking a moment out of your busy day to visit Home For Him. I hope in some small way that you find encouragement and ideas for not only your homeschooling experience, but also your walk with God.
The Boss ~ Bruce, my hubby and best friend, is a Project Manager for CrossRoads Missions here in New Orleans. He likes to listen to music, watch old concerts on Netflix, play practical jokes and be with family. He also spends alot of time in the Word these days, trying to be the best leader for our family and mission that he can be.
The Serious and Organized One ~ "Bri Guy" likes to read, play soccer, listen to music, build bionicles, collect pocketknives, hang out with friends, go to CBS, and be with family.
The Creative Dreamer ~ "Sissy Lou" likes to write on her blog, love on her pets, rides horses, scrapbook, read, play soccer, be with her girlfriends, and study the Bible.
The Extreme Goof ~ "Con Man" likes to do math, play football and soccer, snowboard, make people laugh, build bionicles, play with his dogs, play with friends, build forts, and go to small group at church.
