| The Rhythm of Our Days |
Around here lately....bugs: hornets, wasps, praying mantis, dragon flys, beetles, slugs, grubs. mud: there's a bog across the street and the three oldest often wrestle in it. stamp collecting: down to the post office 4 times a day to bug Miss Kay and buy the latest superhero stamps. A Bear Called Padington: what I'm reading to W. books: the library across the street, their movie selection, and the library in town. Poetry: the selection Dad has them doing for copy work and narration in the evenings. Food: oldest has mastered mashed potatoes and browned ground beef. They've taken to daily cups of tea again. Dress Up: sheets are not safe! They are the makings of period costumes for Pride and Prejudice reinactments. Speaking of: the whole first week in this house was a P and P marathon. The County Fair: ATV pulling, unlimited rides, funnel cakes, and new friends. Exploring: the train tracks, stuff "around the bend", and old buildings. Letter writing: they've all been writing and sending; unfortunately, sometimes they come back from being mis-addressed.We're finally findng a routine: I teach W after lunch and Dad teaches the older two in the evenings. I think he's going to do his own record keeping, which will probably inlcude a few blog posts. They are doing Greek Myths and copy work and narration/dictation for now. Phat Baby is a new full time job, as his primary interests involve anything that might be risk-taking with his very life! He's learned about outlets, refrigerators, nearly drowning, the middle of the street, plastic bags on the head, door handles and locks..... 8:01 PM - Aug. 24, 2006 - post comment
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DescriptionLabels don't fit. Not 'homeschooler", not "unschooler" not "classical educator". We are a family. We learn, we play, we read, we fight, we laugh, we struggle, and we discover together. We shun the calendar and packaged curriculum. You won't find a "teacher's guide" with a schedule making me it's slave within these walls. What you will find is a group of people, sometimes rough around the edges, digging in the dirt to grow things, reading books to expand our minds, paint up to our elbows, chickens in the yard, something simmering on the stove, and maybe tea on the front porch....this is a record of The Rhythm of Our Days. Living, Learning, Laughing, and Loving. Home User Profile Archives Recent Entries - I'm MOVING!!! - Really like this idea.... - Breezy Easy - need a second cup..... - Times Links • Living Deliberately • Living Math • Our Area's Cooperative • The Bonny Glen • Every Waking Hour • Live and Learn • Bravewriter Lifestyle Friends |
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