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Musings of a relaxed, identity-directed homeschooling mum in New Zealand.
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A New Year Underway
Well, it has begun - our new academic year!! As usual I didn't get all the planning and organising done that I had intended. I was feeling a bit down about it, and had a chat on the phone to a friend. She had done the opposite - planned adequately and had everything mapped out. She said it only set her up for failure!!
When I look back on my homeschooling 'career', it seems to be a constant swing between the 'academic attack', when we try to get serious and determined, usually becoming miserable, and a very slack 'take it as it comes' approach. Where is the elusive balance? I certainly haven't found it.
Son number one is settling in to his carpentry course. He is enjoying being part of a large institution. "Mum, it is so cool - so many people go there!!" I am not sure he enjoys the red-tape of the regulations and safety protocols he has been covering so far. And he has had to actually take tests! Nothing like a new experience to challenge him. He certainly is keen and motivated though. He is normally a late riser, but has been up and about and out the door to be there at 8a.m. Makes his lunch the evening before. Apparently he is one of the first to arrive. Hopefully that lasts.
His schedule is Mon-Wed 8-5 at the class, half time doing theory and half in the workshop. As a group they will build two houses through the year. On Thurs he will work for a builder in the city, and Fri and Sat he will be at the hardware store at his usual job.
I am relieved to have him pursue this. He is the sort of person who is self-motivated and this suits him down to the ground.
The rest of us - thats another story. I have every intention of posting more often, we will see!! |
Posted: 7:06 PM, Feb. 25, 2009 |
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