• Mar. 13, 2006
The First Day
Well, we did it. We had our first day of homeschool. Our original plan was to leave our girls in school until the end of the month, but when we found out that we could apply the prepaid "last months" tuition to this month, we decided to just jump right in. We told the girls Friday morning what we had decided to do and received positive responses from both. So I walked into the school office Friday morning and withdrew them. I was pleasantly surprised...the school officials were very kind, not judgemental or negative. I was girded for battle, but ended up smiling the whole time.
So, for our first day we: did chores, including some new ones, had silent reading time while I fed the baby lunch and put her down for a nap, then had our lunch. After lunch, while the toddler was resting, the girls did a couple of pages in a math workbook from the dollar store (whatever works, eh?). When the baby woke up, we all went to the park, as the day was sunny and mild, in the 50's. All in all, a great day.
I realize that not every day will go like this, but I'm glad we are off to a good start, at least from my perspective. The girls still don't quite understand the long term situation...I think they believe the are just home for a while. Like a few weeks. Our oldest mentioned having money for the book order that came home the day before their last day. And I had to explain, for probably the fourth time, that we wouldn't be doing that, we would buy books from the bookstore or borrow them from the library.
After dinner, I asked the girls what they thought...about how our day went...what they liked. Our oldest had only one question:
"When can we go to the zoo and learn about polar bears?"
Comments
• Mar. 13, 2006
Congratulations and Welcome!
Posted by EEEEMommy
I'm glad your first day was a success. Be confident that God will bless your obedience.
I hope it's not presumptuous, but I read your other entry as well and am going to e-mail you a document that I compiled of the main philosophies of education with-in the homeschooling family, complete with applicable web-sites and resources to help you get started in figuring out your own philosophy.
I hope that it blesses you!
-Angel
• Mar. 13, 2006
P.S.
Posted by EEEEMommy
So when are you planning that trip to the zoo? ;)
• Mar. 22, 2006
Welcome to the world of Homeschooling
Posted by mlpinky
The decision to homeschool can be a difficult one. Our daughter went to senior kindergarten in a public school. But I was upset at some of the things she was telling me was going on in the class. I was already thinking of homeschooling, but thought at the time I couldn't afford it. When I let people know of our decision, some people respond positively, but some had a strange look on their face and basically said, "Why would you want to do that!!". Three years later and still homeschooling, I'm so glad I made this choice. Sure sometimes it is difficult, but most days are great. My kids are friends, I have a great relationship with them, and we all learn together!!
Have a great time in this adventure!
Blessings, mlpinky
