OK, so I sat down last night to start scheduling.  One of the best tips I got was to NOT plan out an entire semester or year at once - which is what I did last year.  Last year, I got so messed up whenever we got behind.  This year, I'm doing 2 to 4 weeks at a time.  I'm still messed up, though. I'm trying to figure out just HOW much to assign each day.  With the 5 year old (Katie), that's easy.  With the 14 year old (Josh)? Not sure. Should I just take it one week at a time until we get into the groove? 

My husband, who is Josh's step dad, is going to be taking a more active role this year since we're now both working from home.  It will be totally awesome since he is SO knowledgeable about the Bible and history.  I told my son last night that Keith will be teaching Bible.  Needless to say, he was not thrilled.  I think Josh wants to be more on his own because it allows him to be lazy.  WELL, we're not allowing that to happen this year!  I've learned my lesson!  I figured because I was good at self-directed study that he might be, too.  NOT!

I'm taking the kids to the pool today, and I will also be bringing curriculum to continue planning.  I'd better get a move on since we're starting in FIVE DAYS!!!

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Posted by floridasunsets

First, I love your pictures. Your daughter just seems so happy I had to smile! And second, good luck with your scheduling. I did the full year planning once, also. What a mistake. Between unplanned field trips, sicknesses, and days that I just wanted to cuddle up with the kids and watch a movie together, planning out a full year was not for me. By the way, I also have an 18-year-old son from my first marriage. We hit some rough spots when he turned about 14. So, if things get a bit crazy and you need an ear, just holler.

Betty
Numbers 6:24

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Posted by 4evrHischild

This is something I've always struggled with. I just don't like to be bound by a schedule, I like to let learning flow naturally. Yet my kids love schedules so they know how much more they have to do before they can be done and get on with "fun." I'm still trying to get them to believe that learning is fun - because it really is. They just can't get past the idea that most of their friends hate school and therefore they should too. I linked to your post on my own bloghopping post this week if you want to check it out.

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