It’s been ages since I updated anything about our homeschooling, so let’s remedy that. Consider this a condensed, multi-week (ok, multi-month!) wrap-up. We love books. And library days. We’ve finally successfully implemented library days, and I’m quite tickled about it. Though we’ve homeschooled for years, I’ve never made it a habit ’til now. The library […]
weekly report
Homeschool, life, and curriculum update
We’re a few months into our homeschool year, which means we’re far enough in to see what’s working and what isn’t. Although I don’t do any formal sort of mid-year review, I do try to stay tuned in to my kids so I can tweak our plans and schedule as needed, no matter what time […]
Back to Homeschool: first week
We started {not} back to school this week, and overall it was wonderful. We celebrated our first homeschool day with chocolate milk and molasses cookies. And of course, a few photos which quickly turned into giggles and a tickle fight. Our homeschool evolution = big progress. Last year, any sort of formal work with the […]
Almost-Summer Homeschooling
First of all, let me brag on our eldest! Brandon has accepted a teaching position as a middle school band director; this is his first full-time “real” teaching job! And his beautiful wife Diane is a brand new college graduate! {Love how she decorated the top of her cap!} They’ll be moving closer to Brandon’s […]
Springtime Homeschooling {+ Volvo love}
Those of you who don’t live around here may not know there are actually five seasons in Georgia: summer (by far the longest of the seasons), fall (delightful), winter (often with nary a snowflake to be seen), spring (beautiful but usually too short), and pollen (wedged right in the middle of spring). During this season, […]
Homeschool Routine: It starts with Me
Remember that elusive routine I’ve been trying to capture? We’re making progress, but mostly because I’ve changed my focus. {Hint: it’s not about the kids.} My focus: Me. Turns out I’m the one who needs a routine. Though it’s clear the kids all do better with a loose routine, it’s me who gets the most […]