Each day is a different and exciting one.

I give Brian:

Visual Arts, Math, English, Science, History.Music, workbooks, Reading and PE. We vary each day with something new.

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We visit the library and turned in some books we had. Brian did some "Current Events", he read, wrote and pasted some pictures about army families.

I printed some schedules and house chores,.. I guess we are never done with that. I also printed a book list, where he can keep track of all he has been reading and maybe send a copy to our homeschool supervisor. We re-visited the library so he can get some drawing books for Art class.

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Today will be a simle day for him, as always he will work on Math, reading. I also printed out a 6th grade curriculum, from that list I have underlined all he has done,

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Today I started Brian out as always, breakfast, take his adhd medications, take the others to school, en come home to work with him.

He began with Math workbook->p. 12-14, then some journaling. I have him doing journaling everyday this helps him out very much. Afterwards he will do reading-> Dogs for kids a wonderful book we choosed from the library. He read chapter 7 "Choosing your dog".

We will visit the central library and post some flyers for our homeschooling group which I am owner/leader of the same. We bought a new computer desk, where Brian can work better. We also visit the bowling alley for some homeschooling programs they offer.

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Today Brian and I visit the library as always and choosed three books, while I grabbed some free ones.

I gave him math from his workbook(Spectrum Math, grde 6) adding & subtracting through 6 digits. p-9-11. 

Everything your 6th grader needs to know. Reading fiction->"The sign of the beaver". p-59

During the afternoon/evening he did some homework, reading , math saw animal plannet and discovery channel.

Well today I am working with Brian, he is readinf fiction; Book called "Making the 6th grade" for homeschoolers, specially created for home schooling families, pages 5-9. The story is called "The sign of the beaver". Then he will do some assesment preparations from pages 10-12.

He will take a 15 minute recess, then do some math, reading and journaling. I am also working on my support group flyers and post at libraries.

 

Today we went to church and it was an awesome day, we actually met with the preacher who is going to marry us next year, we saw tha chappel and it brought excitement and joy to my heart and eyes, the church we visited is called "South Congregational Church", it was good to see new people and finally meet my good friend and partner Millie and Mandy, Millie and I have been chating online for years and never met til this sunday, and it was a true joy, we had come coffee, then chated with our pastor and visited my girlfriends sister for more coffee,..

Homeschool Decision - 10 Things to Consider

By Beverly Hernandez, About.com

Making the decision to homeschool is usually very difficult and not one to be taken lightly. It is a personal decision that I can't make for you, but maybe I can help in the thought process. When making the homeschool decision, consider these things:

1. Time commitment - Homeschooling tends to take up a lot of time in your day. It is more than just sitting down with books for a couple of hours. There are experiments and projects to be done, lessons to prepare, papers to grade, field trips, park days, music lessons, and the list goes on. Here are some sample schedules to give an idea of a typical day.

    

2. Personal sacrifice - The homeschool parent has little personal time or time alone. If care is not taken to set aside time for yourself, it is easy to never have time alone. Parent and child are basically together 24/7.

    

3. Financial strain - Homeschooling can be accomplished very inexpensively; however, it usually requires that the teaching parent will not be working out of the home. Some sacrifices will need to be made if the family is used to two incomes.

    

4. Socialization - More attention will need to be given to getting your children together with others. The beauty of homeschooling is being able to have more control of the social contacts your child makes.

    

5. Household organization - Housework and laundry still have to be done, but it probably won't get done first thing in the morning. If a stickler for a spotless house, you might be in for a surprise. Not only does housework need to be let go at times, but homeschooling creates messes and clutter in itself.

    

6. Both parents in agreement - It is important that both parents agree to try homeschooling. It is very difficult to homeschool if one parent is against it. If your spouse is against it at this time, try doing more research and talking to more people.

    

7. Is your child willing? - A willing student is always helpful. Ultimately, the decision is the parents to make, but if your child is dead against it, you might have a hard time of it.

    

8. One year at a time - It isn't a lifetime commitment - most families take one year at a time.

    

9. Intimidated by the teaching? - If you can read and write, you should be able to teach your children. The curriculum and teacher materials will help through the planning and teaching. Get help from others if you get stuck or hire tutors for the difficult subjects.

    

10. Why others began - It might be helpful to hear why other families chose homeschooling. Can you relate with some of them?

Are you willing to make the personal and financial sacrifices that homeschooling requires? If so, give it a year and see how it goes. Your next step? Learn how to get started. Stay up to date, read the Homeschool Blog.

Today the kids and I were creating "Friendship Booklets" for our "Homeschool PenPal Group". We already send it to one parent and waiting to get it back.

 

Our Memorial Day Weekend was nice, relaxed and very warmly family. We went out to the park and had a family picnic. The kids played at the sprinklers, picked up tad poles, and had so much fun. It was such a beautiful day that we spend almost 6 hours in the park.

Nothing better than a family weekend together.

March 7, 2005

Jessica-Grammar(2.6)
Writing" 10 Things I am thankful for"
Reading-"A haircut for blue"
Phonics-Vowel Pairs- EE & EA
Vowel Pairs-OA & OW
Homework-Reading"Another Bath"
Phonics-OA & OW(Vowel Pairs)

Brian-Continuation on workbook "Butterflies & Moths"
Sentences & Punctuation
Math Lesson 5 Subtraction
Problem Solving
Science-Heat(2.2)
Wirintg-Writing Sentences
Homework-Math Problem Solving
Math Lesson 6-Addition & Subtraction
Writing -Writing Sentences

Jose-Cloze Passage(4.6)
"Extra Sences"
Science-Forces(4.1)
Math-Lesson 1-Division
Problem Solving
Division PC-Activity
Homework-Problem Solving

After this the kids helped me bake a cake and fold some clothes, then we decided to take the afternoon of and just read,.

Wow, today has been the coldest day ever, it has been snowing all day and you can look out the window and see the wind blowing very strong,.

I felt so tired today but I got up from my bed and made the kids breakfast and while they ate I made the schedule for the day,.
In the mornings we are always making Homework reviews:

Jose-Cloze Passage(4.7)
Science-Forces(4.2)
Math-Problem Solving
Lesson 2-Division
Multiplication on PC activity
Homework-Problem Solving, Lesson 3-Division

Jessica-Reading"The Dog Show"
Sounds OO
Phonics PC activity
Homework-Phonics Sounds of OO
Vowel Pairs AU & AW
Reading"Blue's Turn"

Brian-Writing "Discribing with your sences"
Math Problem Solving
Science-"Lets find out about Electricity" (3.1)
Multiplication PC-Activity
Homework-Writing "Describing with your sences"
Math -Lesson 7- Additiion & Subtraction
(Test -Chapter 2) Tommorrow

When we were done they helped out alittle on house chores.

March 9, 2005

Every morning I make homework review.

Jose- Cloze Passage(4.8)
Science-Life Continues(5.1)
Math-Problem Solving
Lesson 4-Division
Homework-Problem Solving
Chapter Test 3-Tomorrow

Jessica-Phonics Pairs-AU,AW,
Vowels-AU,AW,EW
Grammar-(2.7)
Close Passage(4.1)"A cats Day"
Reading-"Blue the hero"
Homework-Reading="A party for blue"
Phonics-Vowel Pairs-EW,TWO Sounds of Y.

Brian-Science-"Let's find out about Electricity"(2.3)
Cloze Passage(4.1)
Math-Pre-Test- Addition & Subtraction.
Homework-Writing, Writing more Exact Nouns

I gave Brian a math test and he had an A ,.He worked very well.

March 10, 2005

I have been noticing that the kids are working good since I put a little music for them, soft and relaxing music,.So I decided to once in a while add music to their learning.

Jose-Chapter 3- Test(Math)
Cloze Passage(4.9)
Pretest-Division
Homework-Lesson 1-Division

Jessica-Reading-"Mrs.Crabtree's Idea"
Phonics-Two Sounds of Y
Grammar-(2.8)
Cursive Writing-Phonics ,j,r,k,f,gu,gull,w
Constant Pairs
Homework-Reading-"Sweet Dreams for little Critter & Blue"
Phonics-Progress check-Vowel Pairs & Sounds of Y

Brian-Writing-Pronouns
Problem Solving(Math)
Lesson 2:Addition & Subtraction
Cloze Passage-English (4.2)
Homework-Writing- Adjectives
Math-Problem Solving

After we finished all this I decided to prepare the next years schedule,.I decided to prepare and give the kids on the new year, one schedule a month, this way they can focus more on one subject,..
I print some papers and gave the kids the rest of the afternoon off,.They fold some clothes and cleaned their room,.

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March 14, 2005

Today I had an appoinment with the Dr.s so I prepared the kids schedule one day before,

Jessica-Writing with Phonics(Cursive Writing)
v,w,k,j,m,mess,s
Grammar(2.9)
Sentences Contruction(3.4)
Cloze Passage(4.2)
Reading "Packing Up"
Phonics-Consonant Pairs

Brian-Science"Plants around us"(4.2)
Math-Lesson#3-Addition
Writing-Choose Exact Sentences
Continuation on Workbook-"Butterflies & Moths"

Jose-Math Problem Solving
Pre-test Division
Cloze Passage (4.10)
Reading Comprehension: Informational/Weather(Clouds)
English-Comprehension(5.1)

After this the kids and I met with their new tutor, she will come give them tutor every Monday's and Tuesday's one hour each,.I will add here what this tutor gives them each time she visits them.

March 15, 2005

I have decided to add Science for the boys once they were done with Grammar, they are truly loving each day,.

Jessica-Reading"What will little critter do at the Farm?"
Phonics-Review Consonant Pairs
Cursive Writing-y,u,k,j
Grammar(2.10)
Homework-Cursive writing
Reading-"A long Drive"
Phonics-AR & ER

Jose-Math,Lesson 2-Division
Science-"The Hurricane"
Homework-Problem Solving
Lesson 3-Division

Brian-Writing-Overused Words
Math-Problem Solving
Science-"Plant Parts & What they do"
Homework-Math-Lesson 4 Addition & Subtraction
Writing-Descriptive Sentences.

After this I baked cookies with the kids, to help Jose with some math, then we did some reading for long hours,.

March 16, 2005

Every morning after I serve the kids their breakfast we sit and go over our homework,

Jessica-English,Sentences Construction(3.5)
Cloze Passage(4.3)
Phonics-Cursive Writing, p,w,b,u,h,y
Reading-"Cleaning Up"
Phonics-IR & OR,UR
Math-Addition(Adding groups of cubes)
Homework-Reading-"Saying Goodbye"
Phonics-UR,Vowels with r

Brian-Science"Plants parts and what they do"(5.2)
English-Sentences Structure & Punctuation(3.6)
Math-Problem Solving
Writing-Discription & Details
Homework-Adverbs,Writng adverbs
Math-Lesson 1-Multiplication

Jose-Science-Biology(Cells & Whistles) part 1
Math-Problem Solving
Homework-Math-Lesson 4-Division

After this I visited a Library with my friend Dorrie, I really found great books to use for the kids, I found several helpful homeschool books to read, I am going to share the list and truly recommend them:
*"A survivors guide to home schooling" by Luanne Shackelford & Susan White
*"501 Tips for teachers" by Robert D.Ramsey, Ed.D
*"The elementary school handbook" by Joanne Oppenheim
*"Books children love" by Elizabeth Wilson
*"The homeschooling book of answers" by Linda Dobson

Hope you all enjoy the list, and check them all out, I am reading and truly enjoying these books.

March 17, 2005

Today was actually a wonderful sunny day and very exciting, I enjoyed today with the kids even more,we baked little irish cookies and made St.Patrick's Day bracelet.

essica-Math(Adding numbers)
English-(Cloze Passage (4.4)
Phonics-Vowels with R
Progess check
Homework-OI & OY,Phonics
Reading-"Taking care of the Goats"

Brian-Science,"Our Wonderful Body"(6.1)
Writing, writing with adverbs
Math-Chapter, 3 Test
Homework-Expanding Sentences
Math-Problem Solving

Jose-Electricity "A day in the life"
Math-Division