This doesn't work for off months or years, but it works beautifully for those weeks when one, or three, days of history didn't happen. 

Here's markerboard #1 showing Week 15 of Tapestry Year 2. 

(Okay, it won't be so messy when it's no longer ON THE FLOOR ).

This is a pretty standard "introduction" for us and I was proud to get to it considering all that's going on here.  Unfortunately, history didn't happen regularly the rest of the week.   The older girls kept up with their reading and some writing on their own, so there was just a bit left to cover from last week.  The focus of this week is Martin Luther and well, let's just say that our girls are fairly familiar with him. 

Marker Board #2 shows Week 16 added to Week 15.  Novel, huh?  It also shows that I have no shame.  I promise it will be neater once I'M OFF THE FLOOR. 

This works extremely well on the weeks when the material is something very familiar.  We did a LOT of Tapestry Year One this way with all grammar age students.  We only had a term to complete it and I was very ill.  I've also found that it works well to let them loose with the material in a self directed manner during those weeks when I've hit my limit.  The way we've used Tapestry has supported their study habits beautifully without destroying their interest in the material. 

Posted by Anonymous

Hey! I have that same white board and we're on week 15!!! How cool is that?

I know what you mean about making due. I always have trouble staying with things at this time of year. We just moved ahead by skipping the Aztecs, and we're doing the best we can with all the kids in moving through the material. We try to work on history 2-3 times per week, but sometimes it's brief. I still believe that they are getting SO MUCH MORE with this curriculum and all their reading and such. But it's hard not to be disappointment with the time constraints that keep us from doing the in depth extras that make it sparkle.

Langhaven

Posted by fourjewels

and there's always next time for the youngers...

I'm struggling with having fallen behind in writing assignments. That's a bother, but otherwise I'd rather keep going and let them enjoy the material. January wil come and we'll both be back on track making history sparkle - among other dazzling feats, I'm sure!

I'm glad you shared. I feel better!