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Family Update
Hello all!
I am really going to try and be diligent about keeping you all updated! I have not been real good about it in the past but now that Ethan and Isaac are both officially homeschooling, I know you guys want to know.
Going in to our 3rd year of homeschooling, it is hard for me to believe that, I have searched and prayed about what to do with the kids as far as curriculum goes. Our first year we used Alpha Omega Lifepacs because I was so overwhelmed with choices, the all-in-one box set seemed convienient. Although it was that, Ethan was bored stiff ( I was too but didn't tell him that). So for 2nd grade I looked all around and decided to pick and choose several different curriculums and be totally eclectic. Needless to say, that didn't work either. I was doing a lot of preparing and Ethan was doing a lot of complaining. Not wanting this to be our homeschool experience, I starting searching again over the Christmas break. I stumbled upon Charlotte Mason by accident and starting reading posts about her learning philosphy and really felt like it could fit for us. It is much more relaxed that what we had been doing and was a complete departure from "school". We finished up year 1 with him this summer and although Ethan and Isaac really enjoyed the books we were reading, I still felt like there was something missing. I really felt lead to homeschool not only for education but for character. One of the main principles I wanted to teach my boys was to teach themselves. Love to learn and seek knowledge on their own as well as guided. The CM approach, to me, was a lot of mom guided work. Although the books we were reading were amazing stories I had to read and explain ALL of it to them. I really did not feel like it was in line with my original vision.
Long story short, I felt like I was at a dead end. Some friends and I attended the Homeschool Convention in Arlington, TX and I sat in on David Hazell's seminar. He and his wife wrote the curriculum "My Father's World". I had heard of it and even had a few of the books on their list. I was truly inspired by what he said. Their vision and goal for the homeschool was right in line with what I had been seeking for my boys. They are very mission minded and want to bring that into their curriculum. I was hooked. Since returning from the convention I have been doing some more research and really feel like this is the curriculum and style of schooling I had in mind for my family.
We are going to start schooling(3rd grade and K) after our vacation to Colorado July30-August . I need all of your prayers and especially any support. I am committed to this and want to so that to my kids this year.
We will keep you updated and sent new pics soon!
Love to all |
Posted: 7:50 AM, Jul. 25, 2007 |
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