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TeaLady's CM Homeschool
Jun. 5, 2009
Planning
I confess. I have a hard time sticking to one curriculum for more than one year. So, this year, I'm changing it up, again. But, that's okay. It helps us to keep from being in a rut or getting bored. We are going to change our physical organization to the workbox method! I can't wait! I pray it works well for us. Though, it will take some space & diligence (on my part), I'm hoping that it will help us to keep things interesting and use some of those educational games & activities that I have laying around unused.
We're also changing our LA to something less hodge-podge and more comprehensive, for the two older children. The younger ones will continue with FIAR (one program which which we NEVER get bored!)
There are so very many things that I want to do with my children! But, most important, to help them see Jesus in every day and in every circumstance.
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Mar. 22, 2009
Planning
Ah, spring! Soon all of the homeschool conventions, traditional and virtual will be upon us. And the planning season begins while we are still wrapping up this year. (We actually homeschool year round, but the time between the official end of our 180 reporting days until we begin again with day 1 according to the state are different & when we whole heartedly pursue our delight directed studies.)
I began researching the various methods of homeschooling while pregnant with our first child! Although my leanings are strongly toward CM, I must confess to be eclectic on the whole. There are times and subjects where I use (gasp) workbooks & textbooks. But, we try to keep the lessons short, get outside, appreciate art, music, language, literature, and nature.
So, the planning continues. Planning for the week, for the summer & for next year. This year wraps up our first official year that we must report to the state with an evaluation, exam, & portfolio. In all of this, I must remember, that God is in control! I lean on Him in our planning & I trust Him during this hectic time of review.
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Mar. 3, 2009
My favorite homeschool books - for moms :-)
Here is just a short list of some of my favorite books for moms on homeschooling -- just because:
The Holy Bible - especially Proverbs re parenting & homeschooling
A Charlotte Mason Companion - Karen Andreola
A Biblical Home Education - Ruth Beechick
A Charlotte Mason Education - Catherine Levison
A Pocketful of Pinecones - Karen Andreola
Educating the Wholehearted Child - Clay & Sally Clarkson
Beyond Survival - Diana Waring
Actually, just about anything by any of the above authors falls into my 'favorites'. I especially enjoy Sally Clarkson & Karen Andreola. Pocketful of Pincones is one that I read every year when we go camping in the spring. It is such a refreshing read & so very enjoyable with a cup of tea and some fresh air!
-the TeaLady
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Feb. 6, 2009
Staying Motivated
Moms have a hard job. It is hard to get up 4 times a night with a baby. It is hard to tend to the colds & flus and such. It is hard to make sure that multiple children finish their various school assignments, and in a CM homeschool, Mom is a very active part of that learning. It is hard to keep the house reasonably clean, and to put healthy meals & snacks on the table. It is a lot of work, often hard work.
But, there is much joy. James is my favorite book of the Bible. Sometimes all of those little, repetitive things that we moms do every day can feel like a trial, and in a way, they are.... the trial is this... can I keep doing this every day AND remain joyful? Choosing the best for our families, for our husbands & children requires hard work, but it also much blessed by our Lord.
So, even in doing the 5th load of laundry for the day, I encourage you to be JOYFUL and with James, to 'count it all joy'.
-the TeaLady
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Jan. 20, 2009
God Appoints Kings
So, here we are - January 20, 2008. I awoke in prayer for our family & our nation. My mind kept going to Daniel:
Daniel 2:20-23 (King James Version)
20Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
21And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
22He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
23I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king's matter.
I had noticed the other day, that the children had certainly "caught" the opinions regarding politics in our family, and had taken it to the child-like end (perhaps childish too). My eyes flashed and I said "Wait! We will *respect* our President, whomever he is!" My husband was within inches of me at the time, and he stepped in backed me up. So, last night, I found some materials for notebooking about the inauguration and some Scripture regarding God's appointment of rulers.
May I always be mindful of my attitude, and that opinion must be given in the context of respect.
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