*Organized Chaos*

May. 31, 2007 - Thursday Thirteen #16 - Summer School

13 Reasons Why I Think It's A Great Idea To School Through the Summer:

1. Learning shouldn't be put on hold for 3 months...
2. My kids love to learn all through the year,
3. Why not count it as "school"

4. The kids just get out of the rhythm and routine of school if we break for summer...
5. They tend to forget a lot of what they have learned if we take too long off
6. And, it's hard for me, as teacher, to get back into the habit of schooling after the lazy, summer months are over

7. Plugging along during the summer will allow more flexibility during the rest of the year --
8. We will get to take lots of time off from book learning when the baby comes

9. So, for now the reading will not stop...
10. The writing will not stop...
11. The adding and subtracting will not stop...
12. And, with all the questions my kiddos ask, the research and explanations will not stop.

13. Besides, doesn't saving to buy water balloons, buying them, filling them, throwing them, and giggling as they pop all over our siblings, count as learning?

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May. 30, 2007 - Raggedy

Posted by Anonymous

I think you are letting them have fun too.
You aren't fooling me...
Happy TT'ing...

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May. 31, 2007 - TT

Posted by Anonymous

Thats the great thing about homeschooling! I liked being able to school or not when I felt like it, and taking anything and making it about school. All of life is about learning something! You just have to be creative about where it fits in.
My TT is up about cloth diapers at http://qtpies7.blogspot.com
Qtpies7

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May. 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Liz

Just another advantage to home schooling! You don't have to stop for the summer. It really does sound like such a fun way to learn.

Liz
www.needyourpillowfluffed.blogspot.com

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May. 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by KarenW

We do school all year round too. I love the flexibility!
My TT is up too.http://www.woodward-family.com/karenwoodward/blog.html

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May. 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Cheryl

I agree with you so much. Our boys are in developmental preschool (and will be for one month this summer) though I'm supplementing their school with home school curriculum and learning. Learning should never stop! And when my oldest finishes his extra year at the school he will definitely be schooled year round at home!

Cheryl

http://www.crossandquill.com/journey

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Jun. 1, 2007 - BlogBlast For Peace

Posted by Anonymous

Many bloggers, including WW participants, will be flying Peace Globes in the blogosphere on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. It is BlogBlast for Peace day - the second annual event. Please consider using your Wordless Wednesday platforms on this day to participate. You can find more information about the movement at Mimi Writes or BlogBlast for Peace
http://mimiwrites.blogspot.com or http://mimilenox.blogspot.com
Thanks and peace!
Mimi

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With all of the toys, books and school stuff filling our home, it tends to looks as if it is void of any order. In reality we are very systematic in the way our main parts (each family member) are connected, so as to form one whole unit (our family), thus creating "organized chaos".

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