May 21, 2007 - Mom's reading list...help needed, please.
It's been a long year and I'll be the first to admit I am headed towards burnout. Our new family dynamics have given me much to ponder and much to question about my way of doing things. *grin*
I've decided that a summer of reading will probably be the best therapy for this tired homeschool mom. I am in need of refreshing, of encouragement and of new ideas! While I have read several organizational books this year... I am still in process of integrating all that information into my life. Things are improving... I've just not ARRIVED, yet.
I am looking for thoughts on these ideas... scope and sequences, different teaching theories/strategies, high school teaching that isn't sooo complicated (lol), dealing with preschoolers and high schoolers and middle schoolers all at once, record keeping ideas, relaxed learning, incorporating learning done into high school credits, training up daughters, and just simply a good enjoyable book on homeschooling.
I also would like to learn more about fitting high school into less years... I've heard of others doing 4 years in 3 years... or others that have their oldest help homeschool the youngest... how do you do that and still your oldest is able to complete their own school work? I've heard of other families who have their senior teach the kids for one entire year... I'm just unsure of those dynamics and how that works. So much that I want to learn!... so little time! LOL.
I would really appreciate you all sharing your suggestions. Favorite books, ideas, theories, etc.
Warmly, ~Melissa
