Ok, I'm back..I took a little hiatus but, I am getting back in the swing of things. A year ago we were embarking on this crazy experiment of homeschooling and we were so excited and energized. This year... not so much. I am more overwhelmed than ever. Maybe it is because I now know what I don't know, and that is a little terrifying. Maybe it is because we are entering the middle school years....need I say more( eye roll followed by "whatever"). It is likely a combination of many things.
We officially started school Monday, August 13 and the week was a little rocky so, in true homeschool fashion, I've decided that Monday August 20th is our new first day. Isn't it great how I can do that. Where else in life do you get a do over? Even with the do over, we will still be way above the public school. I figured out today that the middle school up the street only has three and one half hours of academic teaching per day. I have perused the curriculum on line and I really do not see how they can cover everything. I think the answer is that they don't. With lunch, gym, music and study hall (you heard it Study hall), there is just so little time left.
My goal this year is to try to be calmer and more relaxed and let Sarah explore her own style of learning.Who am I kidding? Even I can't read that with a straight face, but it sounds good. This year like all others, I am going to close my eyes and hold on tight and hope this roller coaster ride was not put together by the guy with the face tattoo who took my ticket. I am going to trust and hope and dare I say it...Pray.
Isn't it amazing that the public is worried about how much school we get done at home, and can look the other way at how little the kids under their care are getting done? I know what you mean about the do-overs...last week was supposed to be our first week back too, but we decided to push it back until tomorrow. My daughter just turned 12 and I know what you mean, my daughter often tells me to "try to keep up, Mama!" Fortunately, our core curriculum (Time4Learning) handles most of it, I just have to supply the "enrichment" courses. I hope you enjoy homeschooling this year, it's a great ride, hang on!!
ReplyDeleteI loved how you said that you were going to let Sarah explore her own style of learning and even you couldn't read it with a straight face - I love your humor. It's gotten you this far - Sarah will take you the rest of the way. Have a great year!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog. Enjoying reading past posts but realised the last one was 2012. Have you given up? Still home schooling? There are not many families around here who have one child and home school so would love to hear more about how it's going.
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ReplyDeleteand i would buck up you for giving Sarah a chance to explore new things herself. it's the best way kids can learn and know about things quickly! Cheers!
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