I also finished a great book by Ruth Beechick. "The Three R's" comes highly recommended by "expert" homeschoolers. It has great hints and helpful explanations for the basics for Kindergarten-Grade 3.
The kids and I have been loving this book:
It is a great science book, talking about the weather, the calendar, holidays, wind, animals, all kinds of things! I think we could just keep reading this book all day! We are way ahead of the curriculum schedule because of it, but who cares? The point is that the kids learn and have an enjoyable time, not to stick to a rigid schedule. So I use the schedule as a guide, which keeps me accountable and keeps me from laziness.Joshua is really enjoying math and science. Handwriting- not so much. Rachel just enjoys being read to and enjoys the games/activities we play that sometimes go along with specific stories we read.
Another thing we did this week was... haircuts! All three kids received haircuts. I will try to get pictures, but Madelynn has bangs now with cute curls around her ears. Joshua has a short-all-over, sorta spiky haircut. If you can picture a "bob" haircut only longer, to about the middle of her neck, that's what Rachel has now. So cute!
An update on our housing: Our landlords are selling the house (as far as I know) officially now. We are still living here, with a roof over our heads, and trying to be content and patient as we wait on God to bring about another home for us.
Great to hear about the kids - and you! Time-outs in the shed USED to mean BEHIND the shed - and a big switch. But no more I guess. Somehow we survived those barbarian days! Where does one go when sent to the principal's office if you are homeschooling? Glad days 2-5 went better. It IS fun to share the joy of discovery with kids.
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ReplyDeleteisaac is not so good at manipulating a pencil, either. i've talked to quite a few teachers and moms who have said give him time, give him things he likes to color and give him mazes to do. i think all these things are helping. :)
the schedule - just remember - part of the reason we keep them home is so we can do things our way in our own timing - not so we can mimic as closely as possible what they do in a school building. and, if the morning falls to pieces or is needed to accomplish something or if the sun is shining and it is supposed to rain in the afternoon, there is always the afternoon. a schedule that is written for 8:30 - 11:00 can just as easily be done from 1:00 - 2:30. :)
hugs to you!
Praying God shows you where you new home is soon!
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