Aug. 25, 2008 - Mondays On Mothering -- First Day of School
Mondays on Mothering
First Day of School
We had a fantastic first day back! Well, I should clarify. We had a fantastic morning, and a terrific afternoon. Right about 3 p.m., everyone fell apart and started fighting, but I am not counting that as part of our first day of school. So we did have a fantastic first day!
After opening our new school supplies, which I set out the night before at each place, we started our day with Bible. Then, various children did Math, Grammar, and Handwriting. Finally, we completed our traditional back-to-school project. Each year, on our first day we compile a notebook of our best work from the previous year. Each child gets to pick two or three pages or drawings from each subject, and then we three-hole punch them and put them in a binder. Each person then draws their own cover. We have a great time reminiscing as we put our notebooks together! This year, my little two year old insisted on designing a cover and putting papers into a notebook even though he didn't have any work from last year -- What a cutie! After this, I suggested that my children go take a break and then we would finish up with lunch and Science.
Guess what they decided to do on their break? Listen to an audio book!
I love those moments! My children spent three lovely hours listening to someone else read aloud, while I worked on my new website (under construction) and the launch of my book -- about using audio books in your homeschool! How ironic is that? We never even got back around to Science (we did break for lunch!) unless you count the fact the audio book was science related.. which I do.
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Hi Amy,
I have been trying to link onto your blog since yesterday, but my internet keeps shutting down. I'm glad you had a wonderful first day. I wouldn't count the fighting either. : )
Pam
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.
-- What a cutie! After this, I suggested that my children go take a break and then we would finish up with lunch and Science. 
