New School Stuff

Our new school stuff came in the mail yesterday, and we had a blast looking through it.  We are using Heart of Dakota this year, and it should be fairly simple and easy to use. I don't really have to do anything, but I hope to take a day to make copies, organize files, and write up a schedule.

Our 3yo will be turning 4 in August and he'll be doing HOD (Heart of Dakota) Little Hands to Heaven. The 2yo will tag along with him. Here's the 3yo with his stash of books. We added the Rod n' Staff preschool ABC series for busywork.

and no...we don't wear shirts around here. Just kidding. This little guy hates wearing shirts and insists that he is being Superman when he goes around shirtless.

For the 9yo (who will be 10 next week), we're using HOD Preparing Hearts for His Glory. We haven't recieved our math yet and we're still waiting on seven books that will get here in the next day or so.

I love not using textbooks. The idea of "living" books has been something we've always implemented into our school. We have never been a textbook family.

We have tried many things over the course of our homeschooling career, but we are finally getting comfortable with what works for us. Twice I've used a program because I spent money on it and didn't want to be wasteful. I knew that it wasn't working for me, but I thought..."If I can just be more organized I can make it work". Well, just know that there are programs out there for every kind of mom. We shouldn't have to change who we are and how we function to fit a homeschool curriculum.

12:47 PM - Jul. 10, 2008 - post comment

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I didn't think Preparing was ready to ship yet, how'd you get it so fast?

We decided to go with Beyond the next 34 weeks and may try sonlight another year. may being key but I'm still glad I am able to see what a sonlight guide looks like - thanks again

oh and did you find anything in ironman "bad" as did pluggedinonline reviews?

noahsmom - 11:26 AM - Jul. 11, 2008

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We love living books, too!

you'll have to be sure to suggest your favorite living books from time to time. we're always excited for a new book around here! i just love charlotte mason education. it's a long way from charter schools which was my initial choice back when i first looked into homeschooling. ha!
i realized somewhere along the line that reading good books and talking, talking, and talking some more to my children was what sparked learning, so why stop to implement something that is basically public school at home. it's funny to see how time changes things.....i wonder what our homeschool will look like in another 5-10 years. =)
love ya cous!
heather
p.s. i have a package i am going to be sending your little girl within the next couple weeks, so be on the lookout for something pink! ha! =) you'll soon find that little girl clothing is quite addicting!

Anonymous - 7:54 AM - Jul. 12, 2008

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