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Apr. 21, 2008 - Mondays on Mothering -- Delayed Entry

First, let me just say, I am so sorry my Mondays on Mothering (a Meme for You) entry is so late! And I am the host -- So sorry! I kept thinking this morning that I had something to do on my blog, but I was feeling a bit scattered after my dear husband left for a week long trip to New Mexico.

My children and I spent the morning "teaching to the test" in preparation for their upcoming mandatory standardized testing. Ick! How did you spend your morning? This morning reminded me how much I love teaching my children what they want to know! Isn't that the most fun as a mother; when a child approaches you from a stand point of Wanting To Know? They learn so much more that way don't they? It starts when they are tiny, and want to Do It By Myself. Pretty soon, that can extend to things such as cursive writing, whale research, and reading every book in every library within fifty miles on Trucks. My son decided to "teach himself" cursive, but wasn't really getting the transition from guesswork. So this weekend, I printed off several Italic cursive sample sheets; and this morning after we finished "teaching to the test" we spent thirty minutes or so working through the ins and outs of connecting cursive letters. Talk about a captive audience! For me, teaching my children what they want to know is a highlight of my day... What about you? What activities remind you how much you love being a mother?

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Apr. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by blessedwith2angels

I have to admit that testing week is not the most fun week for me. We found a site on a friend's blog that suggests fun activities to do instead of watching tv, so this week we will be doing a bird study. It looks like it will be fun.
Do you mind if I add you to my friends list?
Have a great day. To bad you didn't get to go with your hubby to New Mexico and have a "field trip" week with the kids. (That's my favorite kind of school.)
Pam

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The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.