• Nov. 15, 2007 - Collecting and teaching
I am in a quandry. I am a collector, and have now found a new thing to collect....books and materials for homeschooling! I have a beautiful collection of reference books about the process, and tons of books for teaching just about any subject you can think of-languages, science, history, art, math, phonics, and loads of cd's to teach at the computer, and lots of science kits and crafts items, for those days when the 'I'm bored" mood hits.
The problem is: when do I actually USE all of this stuff? We are so busy going everywhere, that we don't get to use hardly any of our books. I have them all organized on shelves by topic, but can't remember exactly WHAT we have. And I am always looking for more at sales. It is a compulsion. I want to own it all...and see the possiblities in everything!
On the plus side however, my son IS learning a lot, and we can look up practically anything that he has an interest in. We go on field trips often, so that he is exposed to new experiences. He tells anyone who will listen about his current interest, and his vocabulary is WAY above grade level. He is able to speak in a clear voice, and has great eye contact, so people can understand him easily. He invites children of all ages to participate in whatever activity he is pursuing, and he can stand up for himself when he feels that something is unfair, or if he doesn't understand something. Overall, I guess he's learned all the skills he needs as a kindergartener to be successful in the real world. That is really our goal, to make him self-sufficient.
So, I suppose I can continue collecting...as long as it doesn't get in the way of daily communication with my son...and the book cases don't collapse from the weight....just how many bookcases CAN I put one of top of the other? |
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• Nov. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment
I think my Mom has had the same dilema with collecting books and resources. We have learned how to combine the socialization/book shelf space problem by living at the library. Ha!
Well, I can easily see myself someday dealing with the lovely little trials of being a homeschool mom. I just hope one of them is having such bright children as yours!
God bless,
BreezyTulip