That is right.  We have logged in our 180 days and we are done until July.   Of course this does not mean we are done learning, just finished with formal math and spelling. Now we are going to unschool for the next 3 months.  It should be fun and I don't have to record much of anything.

A few goals I have include the following:

1) Introducing at least one Shakespeare play to my dc.  We have Lamb's and NEsbitt's books of Shakespeare stories and I hope to read at least one to the kids and then perhaps explore a bit further with parts of the play and maybe even the play on video.

2)  Keep a journal with my two oldest in which I write a daily question that they must answer in writing.  The rules are that I will correct grammer and spelling with them and they must answer in complete sentences.  We already started this week and I am enjoying the answers my dc are giving and learning more about them.  I think this is going to be a blessing.  My main motivation is that I don't want them to forget how to spell, after we have worked so hard this year.  Both of them have advanced 1.5 grades in spelling to find Justin right on target for his age and Liana her perpetual year behind in academics.  But none the less they are both progressing and I don't want to lose ground, or at least minimize the loss. 

3) Continuing to read individually and together.

4)  Working with my dd on practical application of math problems, as in everyday math that comes up with oral problems.

5)  Encouraging my dd in her Botany study.

6)  A 2 day field trip to Gettysburg later on this month.

7)  My two oldest are signed up for a 5 day camp in our area focused on Ukranian Dancing.  It is a 10AM to 4PM even each day and another family we know are also involved.  It should be fun even though it has no historical or cultural connection to our family.  But it is available and affordable.

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Posted by EEEEMommy

Congratulations! I know how burdensome those PA regulations are. You must have such a great sense of freedom to have accomplished them and be able to enjoy more relaxed education for a few months.
The Ukrainian dance sounds so interesting; what a neat opportunity. I'll also be looking forward to hearing how your Shakespeare reading goes. Despite what I've read, I'm just overwhelmed at the thought of introducing my kids to Shakespeare. Perhaps God will use you to help me overcome my fears and uncertainty. :)

Enjoy your respite!

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Posted by DanielleW

Congratulations. We too are finished. We actually logged 186 days but I wanted to finish up with what we were reading and doing.

What a great idea about the questions journal.

We are doing a few things over the summer. We've already started in on the "for fun" reading selection for 2nd grade. And we are still doing some math facts flash cards (thanks to 2 different websites) and phonics at Starfall.com. But other than nautre studies, we will not do any "school" until August.

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