Feb. 25, 2008 - Schedules
I had this up in the Nook Notes over at HomeSchool Lounge, so if you've already read that - don't waste your time
I had started out this year being good about writing down for the week what we wanted to accomplish each day, and checking off the items as we got them done. It's true what they say about the fact that checking off a list releases endorphines. It really does give you a good feeling.
Anyway I had been doing well but for some reason slacked off ... and it showed! I've realized this past couple of weeks we've not been getting enough done and what we do seems to take forever. Someone in our local HS group had posted her very simple schedule so I decided to use hers to adapt for us.
Already Pete (9) only has history and free reading left to do, and I'm going to wait till after lunch to have him to that.
Danie (14) has more to do but is about 30 mins ahead of schedule.
I don't like really strict schedules because I think it sets you up for failure, but guidelines are great. At least for my kids it works. They like to know where they're going in their day and not have surprises every time Mom comes up with a new brain wave!
Hope you're all having a great day of school. Oh in case you are fooled into thinking everything is perfect around here - that couldn't be further from the truth! Danie has had at least two whiney fits already also! Update - make that three! Ugh - Algebra!
Comments
Feb. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessinghill
I'm glad to know I'm not the only homeschool mom who still gets whiney fits from their child. At 12 years old, I guess I expected that to taper off. If you have any good ideas how to get them over it, let me know. I don't allow her to get her way when she does it, so besides taking away privileges, I'm at a loss.
By the way, you were wondering where Cumberland Island was - it's on the coast of Georgia, right at the Florida line.
Feb. 26, 2008 - Sorry!
Posted by deedeeuk
For wrecking your diet! as;kflakflskfjlsdflssk! Glad you enjoyed the UK meal post though! Thanks for stopping by!
