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My children attend the local Christian School this year, but we will be Homeschooling again next year. I have Homeschooled in the past with some success, but also with a lot of failures! Last year was a disaster!!!! We used Abeka for everything ~ now don't get me wrong, I LOVE ABeka, but it was just too much for me. My children are in grades 4, 6, and 8 and I found it too difficult to do everything required with ABeka when my children are spread out so much . We ended up finishing school last year the first of May ~ not because we were finished, but because of sheer frustration! We only had about half of the years work completed, but I just couldn't continue! The kids were frustrated, and I was frustrated, I just didn't see any point in continuing.
This year off has been good for me. I have a better outlook on Homeschooling next year. We will not be using ABeka, but a variety of different things which I hope the children will find more interesting. I think they are getting tired of ABeka as some of the subjects tend to be a little repetitive. So we shall see how things go. I am excited about a new School Year, but I know that I have to be better prepared for each day, and be more firm in my rules and expectations of my children. I tend to be too much of a softee.
I found some really good books at a used book sale over the weekend which I will put to use next year! I can't wait ~ I am so excited ~ and I would be lying if I didn't say a little scared as well!
This year off has been good for me. I have a better outlook on Homeschooling next year. We will not be using ABeka, but a variety of different things which I hope the children will find more interesting. I think they are getting tired of ABeka as some of the subjects tend to be a little repetitive. So we shall see how things go. I am excited about a new School Year, but I know that I have to be better prepared for each day, and be more firm in my rules and expectations of my children. I tend to be too much of a softee.
I found some really good books at a used book sale over the weekend which I will put to use next year! I can't wait ~ I am so excited ~ and I would be lying if I didn't say a little scared as well!
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