Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - What's on the Agenda......
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Where to start?
We are unit study people-
This year I plan to use the same curriculum that I discovered last year- AWOA.
I enjoy teaching unit studies, and this one seems like it was tailor made for us!
For this unit we are continuing on Greece, we are using History pockets with it
We are currently using Mammoth Math with all of the kids.
I think that this year, we will take Wednesdays and use them for playing educational games and getting outside more. I feel like we have spent most of our summer indoors and I miss it.
I think we need to focus more on handwriting.. we are just using Happy Scribe
Currclick.
This will be Miss Trinity's last year before high school. (SCARRY!) I sense the leading to get her involved in an apprenticeship or volunteer work, probably at the Humane Society. She is interested in being a vet or some other kind of animal care worker.
We will continue to use Keyboard Capers for music class daily.
I want to get some kind of exercise going on here- don''t think we get enough. i have a homeschool family fitness book, but I don't like it-
ANY SUGGESTIONS OF WHAT WE COULD USE OR DO WOULD GREATLY HELP!
Rowan will be starting 2nd grade, Harley will be in 7th and Trinity is, of course in 8th.
As of right now, though, we are just focusing on some character issues and getting our home back to normal after remodeling....
The verse that is foremost in my mind at the start of this year is
Isa. 40:11
11 He tends his flock like a shepherd:
He gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them close to his heart;
he gently leads those that have young.
He takes care of our needs, in every way. He holds my young ( and not so young) ones in his arms, close to His heart. I need to let Him do that more in our school. I tend to focus on getting there, but God seems interested in using the time in the journey to bond closely with my children.
I need to focus more on gentleness this year, and it also helps my perfectionist nature to know that God is GENTLY leading me... that he is patient, and does not ask me to hurry up, or overwork myself. He also does not expect me to carry the children on my own.
It means more to me that He is leading me gently, in that I am going to get a soft nudge here and there to let me know where to proceed. I am by nature, a control freak. Learning to be submissive has been frustrating... I keep trying.... I miss the opportunity sometimes to step back and watch Him do what only He can do. I have trust issues... but I hear God saying " Do you trust ME?"
This year, I am finally seeing my husband rise up as a leader here, and a covering over our family. God is doing it, just through him. No, Raymond isn't perfect... but I am learning how to build him up and hold my tongue so that his greatness can shine forth. It's really God's greatness anyway!
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
 Posted by Anonymous |
We don't as of yet use a formal fitness program. But we do go on hikes every week. We also try to get out side for nature walks/studies each day. The kids get lots of out door play time.
Kim
www.homesteadblogger.com/homesteadacres |
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Thursday, August 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
 Posted by momofmhasr |
| looks like you are well on your way to agreat year! |
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Thursday, August 28, 2008 - HSBA |
| Posted by TinaQ. www.quinatas.blogspot.com |
What a beautiful verse! Thanks for sharing. :)
We love History Pockets, too. :) |
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Thursday, August 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
 Posted by lcourtneymom |
I love unit studies too! We are going to use Story of the World as a spine for history and hopefully do some unit studies off of that.
We don't really do a formal fitness program, but I try to walk with the kids several times a week, and I have made a point to play with them outside- not just send them out to play. LOL |
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - MOTH |
| Posted by Anonymous |
MOTH stands for Managers of their Homes, www.titus2.com
We are unit study people too, so I am checking out your links.
steph from Life with these Kids (on blogger) |
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Monday, September 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
 Posted by bbullard |
| Thank you so much for sharing your scripture and your testimony about gentleness. I have a daughter who will begin her high school years on next year, too, and I'm finding my gentleness has flown the proverbial coop as I try to instill some "big girl" skills--time management, study skills, etc. I will meditate on your scripture some more as a reminder to myself that everything going on with my daughter isn't her, you know? |
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