Apr. 25, 2008 - Heart of the Matter Meme: Habits of a Happy Homeschooler
We've tried hard to instill habits around here. Having a habit not only gives the kids stability in our daily routine, but it also keeps mommy happy. That's a biggie! You know the saying, "Ain't nobody happy unless mommas happy"? That's us! Some of the habits we've developed are:
* Keeping organized with mommy's binder. This is mommy's most important habit. My binders keep me from loosing it. . . or things. Visit this post to read details.
* Chores first, then schoolwork. Adding and subtracting they'll get thru the day, but it takes consistency to develop the personal care habits they'll carry with them thru life.
* After dinner is "work with daddy at the table" time. Each day it is something different. Last night it was flash cards. The night before it was catechism questions. It only takes five or ten minutes, but it keeps daddy involved in their day of learning, it gives them quick practice on things that need to be practiced lest they forget, and it gives mommy one less thing to teach during the day :)
There are too many habits we do thru the day to list here, but hopefully these give you an idea of our habits that keep us happy.
Comments
Apr. 25, 2008 - Good Stuff
Posted by cricket
We also get Dad involved! I like rotating what he does!
Be blessed!
Terri Sue
Apr. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SmallWorld
Love the work with Daddy one. We do "show Daddy" on a very irregular basis but haven't done a purposeful "work with Daddy."
Apr. 25, 2008 - Great tip!
Posted by Anonymous
I love my home binder too!
Kysha
http://humblemama.blogspot.com
Apr. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Ellen
I like your "work with Daddy" habit. I'd like to start working that into our homeschooling on a daily basis. If my husband is doing a project, I get the kids to go see what he's doing and to learn from it.
http://ellenfunlearning.blogspot.com/
Apr. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by NannyJayne
We are still working on the chores, here - very stubborn tween! - but we're coming along! She also looks forward to working with Daddy on her Spanish flashcards - he goofs them up on purpose just to hear her giggle and correct him!
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