Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Homeschool Memoirs: #3 Routines
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This was something that took me a long time to understand in my house. I wanted to be one of those free and easy homeschoolers that would spend hours working on one thing and I pictured in my head all of my girls watching, smiling. Looking at me with love in their eyes, eyes that said, isn't my mom the greatest! So now that we know how prideful I am :D. I'll tell you how it realy happened. I tried to be the mom I wanted, but God had different plans I tried to start something only to have it break down and fall apart ( can you see my pride slipping away ;) ). After much prayer and talking things out with my hubby we dcided to make a schedual and see where that put us. The change was incredible! My kids were sitting in their seats and working, they were getting the work done and their attitudes improved so much!
All I had to do was make a schedual and put them into a rotine. It is not what I wanted, but it worked for my kids. Every year now we make a new schedual and new chore chart for the girls. Some jobs fall into their allowance, some are just to contribute to the family. The routine helps them to know what is expected from them and of them. It also helps mama keep her mind intact ;) .
I pray you all have a good week. Happy Homeschooling!
Comments
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Blessing left by... MrsMomma
Glad you found what works for you! Thanks for sharing!
-Heather
http://mrsmomma.blogspot.com/
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Blessing left by... solidrock
Awe letting the Lord guide you is the best of all! I too took years to learn that and still need a refresher course now and again. Have a blessed year.
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - Hi my friend!
Blessing left by... Anonymous
I agree with you about routines. My girls and I like them as well. Thanks for sharing.
Trina @ Daddy's Chick's
http://daddyschicks.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Blessing left by... Anonymous
Thank you for sharing your plan! I've got a plan although not set in stone. :D http://lampuntomyfeetandalightuntomypath.blogspot.com/2008/09/homeschool-memoirs-our-schedule.html
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Blessing left by... kympossible
glad the schedule has brought the desired results!
Blessings,
Kym
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Blessing left by... homeschoolshelter
It's always interesting how much better most kids do on some type of schedule, even if it's just a loose one.
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - Hey Mrs. Corning
Blessing left by... SuperAngel
What a testimony! Isn't it awesome when God works through us and in us! :)
I am so glad that routines and schedules work amazingly for your girls! I bet they are much happier with their schooling now! I am a structured person too!
Prayers and Blessings,
Miss Amanda
http://superangelsblog.com
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Thursday, September 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Blessing left by... Michelle122161
So glad your schedule is working.
We are relaxed, but I do have a binder for both sons with 180 pages in each to keep track of what is expected to be done each day.
Have a wonderful year,
Michelle
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Thursday, September 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Blessing left by... JohnnysGirl
Looks like some great lists. Good job!
Happy homeschooling to you too!
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Thursday, September 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Blessing left by... Anonymous
I am soo glad that you have found what works for you. we have only done two days of school so far, this is my first year... but I can imagine as my others get older, I will be MORE frazzled... I dont look forward to it :P
~Kristy Jo
http://makingsweetmemories.blogspot.com/
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