Apr. 16, 2008 - Counting down
Let the countdown begin!
If you visit my blog regularly, you have no doubt suffered through my whining about how hard our first year of high school at home has been. Well, it has been! Usually we do school throughout the summer. We read a lot, do projects unit studies, etc.. some of the wondeful things that get squeezed out during the school year. I really like that approach because it takes some of the pressure off during the "school year", frees us up to take days off to play, go on field trips, and it helps us to actually complete things that wouldn't otherwise get finished (due to our 4 day at home schedule).... eh-hem....and my loosey goosey-nes.
Well, this year I am literally counting the days until we finish! There will be no academics this summer at the Corley abode! No sirree! I am D-O-N-E! Well, mentally I'm D-O-N-E... in reality we have to complete 22 days of Bible, 6 days of Health, 3 more weeks of Co-op classes (which will end Alg1, Comp/Lit and Phy.Sci.) Oh, Glory Halleluiah! I see a light at the end of the tunnel!
So, these are the things I plan to do this summer instead of homeschooling my children:
Read... alot! (BTW...Have you read The Shack? Wow! That' s a whole other post!)
Excersize...not becuae it thrills me, just because I need to.
Listen to and practice with the vocal training program I bought months ago.
De-junk and organize my library/school room... URG!
De-junk and organize all my closets...double URG!
Do some fun literatue units with 'Lil, and continue to teach her to read...we just won't call it school.
Take a pottery class for fresh inspiration.
Sleep-in, and laze around the pool!
Are you counting down? What are your summer plans?
Comments
Apr. 16, 2008 - Summer Plans
Posted by kcmyworld
We haven't home schooled nearly as long as you, just finishing up the 2nd "real" year. Last year I did like you - a fun unit study we couldn't get to during the year. Dinosaurs for my two and two neighbor boys. This year I think I need the summer to regroup, work on our house remodel and subsequent reoganization. I'm also hoping to get out and see some of the sites in our state - Carlsbad Caverns, Indian pueblos, etc. With $3.00/gal gas doesn't that sound like a great idea?!
Have fun and enjoy the last few weeks!
Robin
Apr. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SmallWorld
That reminds me: high school roundtable, 7-9 p.m. First Christian Church of Maryville (corner of Court St. and Lamar, across from the courthouse). See you then and actually MEET you??
Apr. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by truevyne
Oh, honey, am I counting down. We have about two more weeks of everything (except teaching MG to read too). I hate to home school after testing, so it's been a struggle for me. I want to play~! See ya tomorrow.
Apr. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SmallWorld
I don't know why I keep leaving off the date!! It's Monday, April 21.
Apr. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by simply42B
Hi!
Read, sing, dejunk, crafting pottery, pool time...all sounds great. I'd like to add to that list...gardening, letterboxing, and trips to the sea (a.k.a marine life study...hehe) A little bit of school for us...but not too structured for summer.
blessings~
Brenda
May. 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mycrazylife
Could I just borrow your life for a week while you are resting? Oh and what is "The Shack?" I must know now that you made it sound all important and everything!
I hope your weekend was wonderful and even though I am late getting over here, I will still pray for healing for the ladies that were at the retreat.
BTW - I am about the pass on the book that you gave me to a dear friend that could use a blessing. I know it will encourage her. See what your gift has done!
