Apr. 29, 2008
School-lite
We have about 17 days of school left in the required school year, and find ourselves with very little structure these days - mostly because of the remodel and it's associated errands. Met with Planning and Zoning today (received the building permit!) and spent a couple of hours at the GMC dealer waiting on their courtesy shuttle to bring us home.
Fortunately, K is ahead of schedule in math, spelling and reading. So though we've lost structure, I'm not losing a lot of sleep over it. I also know we'll do a bit of school through the summer to keep our skills sharp.
Today we did math (assessment and fact review of X3, X4 & X5), reading, map skills workbook pages and spelling review of words missed yesterday. PE- riding bikes, life skills - laundry, art - drew a tiger based upon a library book about drawing cats, nature - gathered flowers. (I intended to have them draw a picture of what they picked, but didn't get around to it.) It's interesting how you cannot keep them from learning. While we read aloud before bedtime, they are always asking what various words mean. And while we do errands, they usually take books with them or do puzzles I've printed up from the internet. I'm especially fond of the hidden pictures puzzles as C can do as well as K on these puzzles since they don't involve reading, grammar, deciphering, etc. Check them out yourselves at: www.highlightskids.com.
One problem though is that with all the disruption, they seem to be arguing with each other more. DH thinks it's because they aren't getting the focused attention they are used to. I think it's the lack of structured schedule. Both are things to consider and work on.
Sleep well fellow bloggers!
Comments
Apr. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MamaJ
Hope things even out for you soon. My kids always get really cranky and argumentative when our routine is interrupted too much. A day or two is alright, any more than that and it's mayhem. I hope you'll be able to post pictures when the work is complete. God bless.
Mama J.
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May. 1, 2008 - Remodeling & schoolwork
Posted by MamaM
It sounds like you are still getting quite a bit done.
Thanks so much for leaving a comment on my blog. It's nice to know you are not alone sometimes!
Hope you have a wonderful day.
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May. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
Yea, only seventeen more days to go. I really do feel for you with the remodeling project. It is hard to school and remodel at the same time. My kids bicker even without remodeling to add to it.
BTW, we are doing green this week, but decided against the reusable toilet tissue. : )
Pam
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May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by earlyriser430
My kiddos are good for about a day....maybe two being off schedule. How exciting your school year is almost complete! What an accomplishment! Your in my prayers! Can't wait to see the finished pics :) Blessings * EMichelle
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May. 2, 2008 - Hello
Posted by LaurieBeth
Wow...you only have 17 days left? We have 60!!!!! sigh...looks like most of our summer will be in school. I would like to see pictures of your remodel but for some reason my computer doesnt pull them up...just little squares where the pictures SHOULD be...drats!!!
take care,
Laurie
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May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by OldSchoolMarm
So, the bickerring is going on at your house too. You have my deepest sympathy. Sympathy for the remodeling also. I know it can be quite stressful too. Hopefully once you've finished school everything will smooth out. I'll be praying that the Lord gives you the ability to rise above and have peace through the process. Blessings, Julie
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