We started back to school Monday after the break and it went really well. We did get sidetracked today because I had to take S, 17yo, to take his drivers test. He passed and we now have another driver in the house. It will be nice to not have to drive him to work but the threat of snow and black ice has this mom worried.
I also ordered Little Hands to Heaven from Heart of Dakota for Ju. We will start probably tomorrow. He was so happy and so cute to get his books. I hope it helps him remember his letter sounds, it should.
C is still taking violin but decided he did not want to go back to dance class. He did join cub scouts though. He looks so cute with his uniform on. I will have to take pictures. I also had a good friend send me a hat for Ju and he has hardly taken it off.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
In love with Curriculum
Is it possible? Is it possible to be in love with curriculum? LOL
I do so love Heart of Dakota. It's so easy to teach and so gentle and fun on top of all that.
I know this is only my second year using it but I can't imagine not liking it as the years go on. We are in the 3rd guide Beyond (we skipped the preschool one). We are taking this guide at half pace because I want my son to be older when he gets to the older more in depth guides.
Another curriculum I am liking is All About Spelling. I have only been using it a few weeks but I so wish I had had this with my older children. It makes so much sense to teach spelling this way. It is a multi learning style format. It is always good to reinforce with all the learning styles.
If you are just stopping buy and homeschool check out the two links above and see what you think.
We have been on break since before Christmas and will start back on Monday. I am excited and since with HOD and AAS it is all prepared for me I don't have to worry about being prepared.
Enjoy your homeschooling journey.
I do so love Heart of Dakota. It's so easy to teach and so gentle and fun on top of all that.
I know this is only my second year using it but I can't imagine not liking it as the years go on. We are in the 3rd guide Beyond (we skipped the preschool one). We are taking this guide at half pace because I want my son to be older when he gets to the older more in depth guides.
Another curriculum I am liking is All About Spelling. I have only been using it a few weeks but I so wish I had had this with my older children. It makes so much sense to teach spelling this way. It is a multi learning style format. It is always good to reinforce with all the learning styles.
If you are just stopping buy and homeschool check out the two links above and see what you think.
We have been on break since before Christmas and will start back on Monday. I am excited and since with HOD and AAS it is all prepared for me I don't have to worry about being prepared.
Enjoy your homeschooling journey.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Christmas break
We are on Christmas break. We took all last week off and will take off until after the first of the year. We will use this coming week to clean up after Christmas and find homes for all the new toys. LOL
Then we will start back full force in January.
My plan is to try to post more and keep up with this blog more when the new year starts.
Merry Christmas to you all.
Then we will start back full force in January.
My plan is to try to post more and keep up with this blog more when the new year starts.
Merry Christmas to you all.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Homeschool is wonderful
I love teaching my children. I love watching them learn and discover. I love having them with me day after day and looking to me for their instruction.
I worked with my 4yo on his letter sounds today. He did such a great job I was amazed at how many he knew already.
C is doing great in school. He can read really well.
I just love homeschool and pray that I am able to home school until my children are through high school.
I worked with my 4yo on his letter sounds today. He did such a great job I was amazed at how many he knew already.
C is doing great in school. He can read really well.
I just love homeschool and pray that I am able to home school until my children are through high school.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Week 2
This is our second week of school this year. I am still using Heart of Dakota with C. We are still loving it.
I am still trying to find my groove with a 1st grader and a preschool 4yo. At least the 4yo likes to listen to the stories too.
S hasn't started yet. He wanted to wait until after his birthday.
V is in Chicago this school year so she will be doing her school there. She is serving at a ministry there, IBLP. She is loving it there and loving the work she is doing.
I have started getting up at 6am every morning so I can spend time in God's word and exercise. It's working out well so far.
I am hoping I will blog more this year and hopefully have pictures of our projects.
I am still trying to find my groove with a 1st grader and a preschool 4yo. At least the 4yo likes to listen to the stories too.
S hasn't started yet. He wanted to wait until after his birthday.
V is in Chicago this school year so she will be doing her school there. She is serving at a ministry there, IBLP. She is loving it there and loving the work she is doing.
I have started getting up at 6am every morning so I can spend time in God's word and exercise. It's working out well so far.
I am hoping I will blog more this year and hopefully have pictures of our projects.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
6 weeks left
6 weeks left until we are finished with this year's Heart of Dakota. We have had so much sickness this year that we are not finishing as early as I would have liked. But that is the beauty of homeschooling right?
I love homeschooling. I love being with my children all day and watching their learning and seeing that ah ha moment when things click.
I will continue to school C through the summer so he does not lose any of his skills but just LA and Math.
Oh and my sister will be homeschooling her youngest son next year. I was so thankful I had enough homeschooling stuff left over from my olders that I could supply her with everything she needs except math.
I love homeschooling. I love being with my children all day and watching their learning and seeing that ah ha moment when things click.
I will continue to school C through the summer so he does not lose any of his skills but just LA and Math.
Oh and my sister will be homeschooling her youngest son next year. I was so thankful I had enough homeschooling stuff left over from my olders that I could supply her with everything she needs except math.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Planning
I have spent the whole day today planning. Looking and looking through curriculum and more curriculum. Over and over again, trying to figure out what I want for next year.
C is easy I will be buying a whole level of Heart of Dakota again for him. I have loved this year and will continue.
High school is a bit more mind irritating. I have looked until I think I have fried my brain. I think I have almost got it figure out. Hopefully but that could change tomorrow you know. LOL
C is easy I will be buying a whole level of Heart of Dakota again for him. I have loved this year and will continue.
High school is a bit more mind irritating. I have looked until I think I have fried my brain. I think I have almost got it figure out. Hopefully but that could change tomorrow you know. LOL
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