Homeschooling that is.

I think (ok, I know) it's because I relax a little more every year.  I started homeschooling when my oldest started 2nd grade.  That year, we did about 9 subjects DAILY.  Yes, seriously.  The morning started with prayers and pledges to the flag.  Then we did Bible, Grammar, History, Science, Spelling, Journal/Writing, Math, Health, Art, Reading, etc.  And yes, I had a boxed curriculum for that.  Now, I'm not trying to insult those that use a boxed curriculum. 

I'm just saying those didn't work for us.  This year, the only curriculum we use are for math and grammar.  We do use the Explode the Code for phonics.

 

Now, I have my second oldest in second grade.  And wow, what a difference.  She enjoys learning.  She begs to learn.  Yesterday we read, "Christopher Columbus" by Helen Olds.  She absorbed so much of that book.  We talked about what a biography is and different words, such as mast.  We also finished up the "Flat Stanley" book.

We will be making our Flat Stanley's soon and can't wait to send them out! 

 

 

I'm so glad I read the "Managers of Their Home" before school this year.  I don't have a schedule (yet, maybe one day) but I gleamed so much from that book.  I actually feel as if I get things accomplished during my day.  My laundry is staying caught up, my kitchen is cleaned, dishes are washed, floor are swept most of the time and beds are made.  This is among homeschooling three children, speech therapy, music lessons and homework, Pathfinders, managing a fund raiser at church and teaching a class every week at church.  My plate is full and I have said no to a lot of things lately.  I don't feel guilty about it.  I know what I can handle and what can not fit into my day.  Now, I just need to get my house more organized !