Entrée of Christian education like back in the old days with a side of Afrocentrism!
Thursday, August 7, 2014
It's a new year
Well, actually we're well into this year, but a new school year is upon us again! I am an excited, nervous, unprepared yet prepared mess! I will have one middle schooler & 3 elementary schoolers if you want to look at it like that and all have mixed emotions about this homeschool year. We didn't get anything done during the summer as I planned b/c we had summer guests, but we had tons of fun so I guess that'll have to do. We have planned plenty of trips this school year so I am seriously looking forward to it! Anyway, just wanted to drop a line & say good luck to all of the homeschooling families out there!!!!
Monday, June 16, 2014
Summer, Summer, Summer Time!
So it is summer and our home is crazy busy right now. We have two summer guests for my son so, there are 3 boys & 3 girls...Woo Hoo! I actually like even numbers.lol. I've found an inexpensive curriculum for the cool kids next school session which will start after the guest are gone and I've become a part of 2 more homeschool groups so, all is well with us right now. On another note I am loving this FL weather! everyday is a swim day!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Our work space
Here's a shot of our homeschool work area. Our day is not exclusive to this area, but it's fun to have an area in case we needed it....wish we had a whole room that I could decorate, but that's another story altogether!
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
It's official
🎊🎉 we are officially homeschooling! After a series of things happening at the school, we figured it was best to just put this adventure into the hands of God and dive on in! This is our first official day and it's been quite peaceful! The kids seem happy :-)
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Spring cleaning
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (Proverbs 3:5 NIV)
It's been harder to maintain my organizational OCD since I began having children, but it still lurks in the back of my mind waiting for the chance to go on an organizing bender, 😊
The children have been really receptive to helping me prepare...I love these cool munchkins.
On another note, I ran into one of the first people that we met when we moved here and as we were talking I said, "we're transitioning to homeschooling." She looks at me all serious and goes, "we are too, I pulled him out of school last week." I know many people believe that things happen just to happen, but I believe that God has a hand in EVERYTHING (always for our good)! We exchanged numbers and plan on getting the kids together during this journey and it was definitely confirmation that we're on the right path!
As I prepare for this spring cleaning, I am reminded that it isn't always confined to your home. Maybe you need to clean out fear, doubt, stress, etc. I have definitely been made aware of my own fears and have decided that it's time to clean them out, get rid of 'em, and throw them away!
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Are we homeschooling today?
Lamentations 3:27 "And it is best to learn this patience in our youth"
I must admit that I am enjoying this phase immensely! I have completed a month of planning and feel great to have a map. Though I'm positive that we will not strictly follow the plan or any plan for that matter, it still feels great to have one in place....I'm a planner by nature though! Over time I've learned to be flexible b/c as we all know, life doesn't go as planned! This has become quite a learning experience and I'm looking forward to learning even more!💋
Friday, January 24, 2014
Wobbling to class
"6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
Her teacher stands at the door and waves her in so, I figure that I could recreate this moment in our homeschool....send everybody outside to run back in as I wave from the door! Ha!
We allowed the cool kids to choose whether they wanted to begin homeschooling now or next school term and the consensus has been next school term which Is ok since cool kid #1 is in the 5th grade.....wouldn't want him to miss those awesome end of the year parties :-)
Preparations are going smoothly. I got my teacher's planner from scholastic in the mail yesterday. I am pretty positive that we're going to start with an eclectic style, i got another book case for $15- talk about exciting news! Lastly, I have almost all of the material that I need. I found an awesome globe that I have on a big wish list on cool dad's desk! Now, I'm looking for a curriculum to use...there are sooooooo many to choose from!
Monday, January 20, 2014
Happy New Year!
"I am the good Shepard. The good Shepard lays down his life for the sheep" John 10:11
It's been about 5 years since my last post...time flies! So much has happened over these past few years. After homeschooling for a year, I decided to let my children go to public elementary school because of insecurities on my part. They were only around peers at church & sports, was that enough "socialization"? were they learning as much as they would in school? Etc.
I remember praying around this time that God would allow us to become missionaries abroad & receiving a word that my children are my mission. Hmm. What does that mean? Ironically, my pastor preached a sermon shortly after on how for many of us, our mission work is in our homes, communities, or our Jobs.
The school was good. It had christian programs that reinforced what they were receiving at home & at church, a mothers prayer group, etc. I was content, but would still have an occasional urge to go back to homeschooling....I guess home really is where the heart is!
<<< fast forward to now>>>
We moved & and I think that I finally understand that word/message from a few years ago! My children are my mission & now more than ever I see the need for them to learn in a non-traditional setting.
Do I have any regrets about stopping my children's home education? No. I believe that everything happens for a reason & in that time I've learned a lot, created bonds with people that have become my biggest supporters & others who have been homeschooling forever, & most importantly I've grown in my faith enough to say, "Lord, you're in the lead" and truly mean it! These entries will be a journal of my family's transition back into homeschooling. May they be encouragement to others!
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