FOR TODAY June 23, 2008 ...

Outside My Window...Hazy skies, gardenia bushes in full bloom,

hay bales in the fields.

I am thinking...I have to get off the computer today

and work on my summer to-do list!

I am thankful for...to be a child of God after seeing and visiting with

many lost family members at last week’s family reunion

From the kitchen...grumbling children, clanking spoons and bowls

(sigh – we are all still very tired!)

I am wearing...jean capris, brown top

I am creating a family tree online for mine and my husband’s family

I am reading...online Census reports! (yea!)

I am hoping…for a week of being at home so we can catch up on our rest

 and get some things done!

I am hearing...tired, grumpy children

Around the house...tired, grumpy children grumbling

as they finish their breakfast and begin their chores

One of my favorite things...listening to grandparents share their stories from the past

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week….family tree, summer cleaning, organizing, seeing a best friend’s new baby boy!

Here is picture thought I am sharing….

(picnicking roadside on our recent trip)

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Okay, Here's my summer to-do list for school.  It looks long, but I've broken everything into bite-sized chunks, which helps to cross things off the list sooner and I love crossing things off my lists!  (Keeps me motivated!)   I've already been able to cross off a few things!

LESSON PLANNING:

TOG Core Reading

TOG In-Depth Reading

TOG Church History Reading

TOG Literature Reading

TOG SAP – RH

TOG SAP – DI

TOG SAP – LG

TOG SAP – UG

TOG Geography – RH/DI

TOG Geography – LG/LG

TOG Projects – RH/DI

TOG Projects – UG/LG

TOG NB Pages – RH/DI

TOG NB Pages – UG/LG

Chemistry Co-op Plans – Erin

General Science Plan – Caity

Swimming Creatures Plans (ZOO2) – R/H/JM

Swimming Creatures – NB Pages – R/H/JM

Vocab/Spelling Plans – Erin

Spelling Plans – Caity

Spelling Plans – Reghan

Spelling Plans – Holly

Grammar – Erin

Grammar – Caity

Grammar – R/H

Writing – IEW – E/C

Writing – WWE – R/H

Mother Daughter Bible Study – Erin

Mother Daughter Bible Study – Caity

Independent Bible Study – Reghan

PRESCHOOL with JM

Phonics Pathways Plans (4/days)

ABC Book (with PP) (1day)

HWT Plans (4 days)

Bob Jones K5 Math (2 days) (begin 2^nd Sem)

Abeka K5 Art (1/day 1^st Sem; 2days/ 2^nd Sem)

Copywork/Dictation – Begin once HWT complete

SCHOOL PREPARATION:

Coil Binding

Label TOG Books Unit 1

Decide TOG Books – Unit 2

Decide TOG Books – Unit 3

Decide TOG Books – Unit 4

List School Supplies - Mom

List School Supplies – Erin

List School Supplies – Caity

List School Supplies – Reghan

List School Supplies – Holly

List School Supplies – John Michael

Organize Science Kits – Chemistry

Organize Science Kits – General

Organize Science Kits – Zoo2

Organize Science Kits – Zoo1 (what’s left)

Copy Attendance Record for 08-09

Set-up Teacher Notebook

SCHOOL ROOM:  I will take before and after pictures of this monumental task!!

Dust Shelves

Organize Books

Cleanout/Organize Cabinets

Cleanout/Organize Drawers

Cleanout/Organize Dormers

Cleanout/Organize JM’s school area

Cleanout/Organize Supply Closet

Cleanout/Organize My Desk

Cleanup/Organize Computer Files

Install overhead light above 2^nd desk

Clean Ceiling Fans

Clean Windows

Hang Curtains (buy rods!)

Work on Wall Timeline ??

Paint US Flag (Small Dormer Wall) ??

Paint US Map (Large Dormer Wall) ??

Hang America/Freedom Décor above Shelves

Put up picture frames above Shelves

Piano Tuned

Buy Metronome

We'll see how much gets done before starting school back up on July 28th!

Our schedule for the summer is looking something like this: