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August 16, 2005
Boring School
That's what I feel our school is like after reading about Sarah's ultra-creative school days. In my defense, I have twice as many kids. After the fourth one was born, I had to give up creativity for Lent.
We are in a bit of a rut, but the rut shall stay. Sarah is cool. I am managing.
This is our fourth - no, fifth! - "official" week of school. It's been a little off kilter because Daddy has been home almost the entire time. School goes better when Daddy is not home. On the other hand, my house is cleaner because Daddy does chores and plays with little ones while we have school. So you see, I'm really not complaining. It's fine. It's just different.
We have gotten Latin and math done every day, and that is officially enough. It will be fun, though, when we get back into our groove and add in the other things we've planned.
Connor has already finished reading the history book we're using this year. So ... er ... there's history. Music lessons start on Thursday. In September the boys will begin a real, live PE class with other homeschooled kids. I've lost the number for the Scouts lady, but as soon as I find that, they'll start Scouts. Wow. We haven't been this busy in ... ever? It will be interesting to see how it goes. I am hoping the outside commitments will make it easier for us to focus on tasks and be more organized when we're home.
We finished reading "Little House on the Prairie," which the boys enjoyed immensely. I didn't think they would, and I am thrilled that they did. I don't know whether I will read "Farmer Boy" next, or skip to "On the Banks of Plum Creek" and let Connor read "Farmer Boy" on his own. I'd also like to read them a history of Texas. However we're still reading Greek myths, "Famous Men of Rome" and have started in on "Minn of the Mississippi." Whew.
Connor is at loose ends in reading. It's time to go find him some new books. We can't find "Tanglewood Tales" and I have a sneaking suspicion that the misplacement isn't accidental. Aidan is reading "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."
The one area I feel we're neglecting is writing. Must work on that. Must also get more coffee and hit that math and Latin.
Posted by lynx at August 16, 2005 6:22 PM
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what musical instruments are they taking?? I am tired just reading your list of things you are doing ;-)
Posted by: e at August 17, 2005 3:44 PM
Well, you are not alone. I too, felt like I was the magistra of a boring school after reading up on her HP inspired teaching. I need her to send off an owl with the creative energy potion she uses. I've got the love for the kiddos and desire to teach...I'm just lacking in the drive to do pudding writing, sorting hats, and using wands while learning. Such a gal!
Posted by: Concierge at August 17, 2005 9:32 PM
I have decided Sarah is imaginary. For now, that has to be my reality. I adore her, but in our situation, I find myself suffering from comparative envy, which is totally unproductive. *sigh*
It sounds like you are gearing up for a great year! Really. I'd love to do one like yours. :-)
Dy
Posted by: Dy at August 17, 2005 11:33 PM
Um...I'm sorry? Really sorry. I blogged for you.
Posted by: Sarah at August 18, 2005 4:21 PM