Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is.
Isaac Asimov
September 15, 2013
September 14, 2013
I'm baaaaaccccckkkk (or not, you know!)
One of my dear friends has been sharing her homeschooling and life over at
http://beautifulthingsinhumbleplaces.blogspot.com/. She has inspired me to take a little time posting something on my blog. (Please stop over and visit her, she's a great inspiration!)
Our homeschool journey has taken us on a twisting, crazy road over the last 5ish years, and this year is no different. I think twists and turns are just our style. All three kiddos are attending an amazing school for homeschoolers this year (just 3 days a week), and I am an assistant teacher at the school as well. Other than the early mornings (we're all pretty much night owls), and having to pack our lunches (ugh!), we are enjoying the time at the Days of Wonder School. The school was brand new last year, and expanded this year to meet the demand of adding additional ages/grades. Children at the school range from Kindergarten to 10th grade. Each year there is a theme at the school - this year's theme is Inventors & Inventions, each student will be making a prototype of an invention, and they will be judged by a REAL toy inventor in April at an Invention Convention.
As you might remember (if you've read my blog before), a couple of years ago we were in a very relaxed, unschooly co-op that we LOVED, oh so much. Well, after not having a co-op last year (ours fell apart due to several members moving to B & M schools, and graduating homeschool), my children really, really wanted to have a co-op this year. I'm excited to say that our first meeting of our new co-op was AMAZING! We met earlier this week, and we had over 50 kids participating! (Maybe even more, I totally lost count as new people kept arriving). We are only meeting once a month for a short time, but it's so great to see so many people, so enthusiastic, so much positive energy. On the class schedule for fall (or the whole year, if kids stay interested): Musical Arts, Science (2 sessions), Words & Stuff Teen/Tween Book Club, Art, & Photography. The teachers are awesome, so willing to share their time to make a great class for our kids. So happy with all of it! We are also incorporating our 4H meeting into the co-op, so that we don't have to give up another day or evening in order to participate in 4H.
Other than that, the kids are still involved in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, gymnastics, 4H, Shooting Sports, library freebie programs, socializing with friends,-- yup, we're busy!
Hopefully I'll post sooner than later, but if not, know I appreciate you reading my blog.
Here's to a great homeschool week!
http://beautifulthingsinhumbleplaces.blogspot.com/. She has inspired me to take a little time posting something on my blog. (Please stop over and visit her, she's a great inspiration!)
Our homeschool journey has taken us on a twisting, crazy road over the last 5ish years, and this year is no different. I think twists and turns are just our style. All three kiddos are attending an amazing school for homeschoolers this year (just 3 days a week), and I am an assistant teacher at the school as well. Other than the early mornings (we're all pretty much night owls), and having to pack our lunches (ugh!), we are enjoying the time at the Days of Wonder School. The school was brand new last year, and expanded this year to meet the demand of adding additional ages/grades. Children at the school range from Kindergarten to 10th grade. Each year there is a theme at the school - this year's theme is Inventors & Inventions, each student will be making a prototype of an invention, and they will be judged by a REAL toy inventor in April at an Invention Convention.
As you might remember (if you've read my blog before), a couple of years ago we were in a very relaxed, unschooly co-op that we LOVED, oh so much. Well, after not having a co-op last year (ours fell apart due to several members moving to B & M schools, and graduating homeschool), my children really, really wanted to have a co-op this year. I'm excited to say that our first meeting of our new co-op was AMAZING! We met earlier this week, and we had over 50 kids participating! (Maybe even more, I totally lost count as new people kept arriving). We are only meeting once a month for a short time, but it's so great to see so many people, so enthusiastic, so much positive energy. On the class schedule for fall (or the whole year, if kids stay interested): Musical Arts, Science (2 sessions), Words & Stuff Teen/Tween Book Club, Art, & Photography. The teachers are awesome, so willing to share their time to make a great class for our kids. So happy with all of it! We are also incorporating our 4H meeting into the co-op, so that we don't have to give up another day or evening in order to participate in 4H.
Other than that, the kids are still involved in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, gymnastics, 4H, Shooting Sports, library freebie programs, socializing with friends,-- yup, we're busy!
Hopefully I'll post sooner than later, but if not, know I appreciate you reading my blog.
Here's to a great homeschool week!
April 16, 2013
My Homeschool Quote of the Day
There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.
~Mahatma Ghandi
~Mahatma Ghandi
April 15, 2013
Ronald McDonald House!
We spent our morning volunteering at Ronald McDonald House making lunch for the guests and employees. It was a great time. Amy's Girl Scout troop organized the whole meal, and it was a great success. On the menu: Baked Potato bar with butter, sour cream, green onions, cheese, broccoli and bacon bits. Yummy! We also had a tossed salad and fresh fruit (apples, bananas, clementines). We offered Girl Scout cookies for dessert.
My mom accompanied us today, too, for some extra hands! It was awesome. I love being able to volunteer during the week. It's awesome to be a homeschooler.
My mom accompanied us today, too, for some extra hands! It was awesome. I love being able to volunteer during the week. It's awesome to be a homeschooler.
September 17, 2012
Quote for today
“In the end, the secret to learning is so simple: forget about it. Think
only about whatever you love. Follow it, do it, dream about it. One
day, you will glance up at your collection of Japanese literature, or
trip over the solar oven you built, and it will hit you: learning was
there all the time, happening by itself.” – Grace Llewellyn
September 16, 2012
A's activities
Busy, busy, busy - is one way to describe A's activities this year. There are still a couple of things she'd like to fit in, and if we can figure it out, we might add more. We shall see.
In a nutshell, here is what's keeping her busy this year:
Leaves of Learning: two days a week, covering Biology, Shakespeare, Psychology and Independent Art (totally her favorite class because she can choose what she wants to work on.)
Teen activities: she is a member/participant in three fairly active teen social groups, keeps her busy on Mondays, and weekends... This includes twice a month Social Dance classes - one of her favorite activities.
FCS Teen Board: she volunteers and was selected to serve on the board for our county's Teen Board, it will be a great opportunity for leadership.
4-H Shooting Sports: a new activity this year, but fun, and she's a natural.
4-H: regular 4-H, I'm not sure if our current group is continuing, but if not, we'll find a local group to join for General Projects and maybe Dog showing...
Girl Scouts: this is a continuing activity, she enjoys outdoor activities and time with friends.
Polymer Clay: A has really taken off with this artform, and is working on many charms to display/sell at upcoming craft shows. She spends hours working on clay figures from her imagination. Super talented.
plus, other school subjects at home... we are still relaxed, unschooly, but I'm encouraging her to think ahead to college and college admission... We shall see.
In a nutshell, here is what's keeping her busy this year:
Leaves of Learning: two days a week, covering Biology, Shakespeare, Psychology and Independent Art (totally her favorite class because she can choose what she wants to work on.)
Teen activities: she is a member/participant in three fairly active teen social groups, keeps her busy on Mondays, and weekends... This includes twice a month Social Dance classes - one of her favorite activities.
FCS Teen Board: she volunteers and was selected to serve on the board for our county's Teen Board, it will be a great opportunity for leadership.
4-H Shooting Sports: a new activity this year, but fun, and she's a natural.
4-H: regular 4-H, I'm not sure if our current group is continuing, but if not, we'll find a local group to join for General Projects and maybe Dog showing...
Girl Scouts: this is a continuing activity, she enjoys outdoor activities and time with friends.
Polymer Clay: A has really taken off with this artform, and is working on many charms to display/sell at upcoming craft shows. She spends hours working on clay figures from her imagination. Super talented.
plus, other school subjects at home... we are still relaxed, unschooly, but I'm encouraging her to think ahead to college and college admission... We shall see.
September 15, 2012
New Year, New view
Our new "school" year has begun. S is taking enrichment classes once a week at Leaves of Learning. A is taking a couple of academic classes and an independent art study class twice a week at Leaves. We are studying all the other subjects at home, albeit in a relaxed fashion. J wants to spend extra time on history this year, so we are delving into world history, but exploring rabbit holes as they come up.
I still feel a little overwhelmed this year. I think it has to do with having a high schooler, it's a little nerve-wracking, making sure that all of our i's are dotted and t's are crossed for future college plans...
My plan is to get back to my blogging - because I enjoy it, and it helps me to air out my thoughts.
Bear with me and enjoy the journey.
I still feel a little overwhelmed this year. I think it has to do with having a high schooler, it's a little nerve-wracking, making sure that all of our i's are dotted and t's are crossed for future college plans...
My plan is to get back to my blogging - because I enjoy it, and it helps me to air out my thoughts.
Bear with me and enjoy the journey.
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