Did I get your attention?
We have been homeschooling for 3 years now. Already we are looking into year 4. Jackson will be in the 4th grade, Ellie will be in 1st and dear Charlotte will be only 4 years old (I don't believe in homeschooling that young but we do have some fun activities planned). I have actually purchased all of our curriculum. We are doing a variety of things.
There is a giant box in my living room full of books. Some are for reading some are text books and some are teacher's books. This big box is starting to feel daunting. I don't know if I can do ALL of that next year! We live a very busy life and the thought of getting behind is overwhelming!!
I have been scoping the blogs and have come across several unschoolers. Here is a quick definition: Unschooling is when you don't necessarily have a structured "school environment". Children are free to learn through play and exploration. Some extreme unschoolers wait for their kids to ask to learn.
I am not on board with the extreme scenario of unschoolers but I have been thinking that maybe, just maybe this could be for us. Jackson HATES sitting at the table with a text book and hours of writing and reading. The boy is smart, he just wants to move around. Why not let him have that freedom? We already take more time for breaks than we do for learning. In the meantime he is outside exploring, playing legos and now...wait for it....reading! All of these "breaks" include some kind of learning.
So how can I incorporate this with out school day?
I am thinking. I still want to use that big box but I also want to not feel tied down to that big box. So one idea that I am working on is "Unschooling Boxes". These will be little boxes (or baskets) with different items like crayons, lego, magnifying glasses, paper, pens etc. The kids will always have access to them and will be able to work on them whenever they want. The catch? There will be no more TV and video games!! I am so excited to try this. I will have to blog about it and let you all know how it goes!! :)
Monday, June 25, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Just a little update!
Wow! I have been gone a while! I am sorry about that. It is not on purpose. I just never can seem to find the time to post something that I think you all want to really read!!
So what is going on here? I am working and loving it. It has been an adjustment to say the least but the kids and are getting the hang of it. I had a hysterectomy last week. I am recovering well. I am hoping to go back to work next week.
Jackson is doing well. We are struggling with some heart issues. He is at an age where he obsesses over things. We are trying to teach him about false gods. About allowing something to consume your mind so much that your focus is taken off of the Lord. This is something that both Troy and I struggle with too. We are not perfect but if we were then what would be the point?!
Ellie is still Ellie. She is excelling in her schoolwork and is reading really well. I am so proud of her. She is super sensitive and I am still working on my own responses to her. I don't get her sometimes. Remembering that this a gift that God has given her helps me to be more compassionate with her. She loves going to work with me. She LOVES art. She loves her teachers.
Char is Char! She is a mess. She is super bright and witty. Because of this I am constantly laughing at her antics. She is a mess and we love her for it! Her outfit of choice is Minnie Mouse pajamas and to be honest I think that is a GREAT choice!
Troy is employed but looking for a new job. He has an interview today! Yay! We are praying it is better pay and a place where he is appreciated. We want him to have a fun job!
So what is going on here? I am working and loving it. It has been an adjustment to say the least but the kids and are getting the hang of it. I had a hysterectomy last week. I am recovering well. I am hoping to go back to work next week.
Jackson is doing well. We are struggling with some heart issues. He is at an age where he obsesses over things. We are trying to teach him about false gods. About allowing something to consume your mind so much that your focus is taken off of the Lord. This is something that both Troy and I struggle with too. We are not perfect but if we were then what would be the point?!
Ellie is still Ellie. She is excelling in her schoolwork and is reading really well. I am so proud of her. She is super sensitive and I am still working on my own responses to her. I don't get her sometimes. Remembering that this a gift that God has given her helps me to be more compassionate with her. She loves going to work with me. She LOVES art. She loves her teachers.
Char is Char! She is a mess. She is super bright and witty. Because of this I am constantly laughing at her antics. She is a mess and we love her for it! Her outfit of choice is Minnie Mouse pajamas and to be honest I think that is a GREAT choice!
Troy is employed but looking for a new job. He has an interview today! Yay! We are praying it is better pay and a place where he is appreciated. We want him to have a fun job!
Friday, January 20, 2012
I want to be a mermaid
We have been really busy. I am rarely home anymore and at times I think it is taking a toll on the kids. But then there are those times that they act like Goofy Goobers!
While at work Char came up to me with a head of wet hair.
Me-Shocked "Char! Why is your hair all wet?"
Char- As plain as can be without any incedents... "I want to be a mermaid, Mom.".
Well, there you go! We all had a good laugh and I let her run off and finish playing. It is the little moments! Right?
While at work Char came up to me with a head of wet hair.
Me-Shocked "Char! Why is your hair all wet?"
Char- As plain as can be without any incedents... "I want to be a mermaid, Mom.".
Well, there you go! We all had a good laugh and I let her run off and finish playing. It is the little moments! Right?
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