Thursday, October 23, 2014
First Day of School 2014-2015
The first day of school had always been the day after Labor Day until this September because my trip to China visiting my dad. So, we started 2014-2015 school year on September 12, two days after I came back.
They both have grown so much... Daniel has exceeded me in the following areas: shoe size, wrist and waist measurement, and weight too.
They both have grown so much... Daniel has exceeded me in the following areas: shoe size, wrist and waist measurement, and weight too.
Monday, June 30, 2014
Summer vacation and learning less is more
Ambleside Online (AO) is the free Charlotte Mason style classical education curriculum that we've been using ever since we started homeschooling three years ago. I love it and believe that God directed us on the path.
However, this year, with Daniel doing year 4 and James year 1, it's becoming more and more difficult to follow the schedule as is. We're not even doing the whole thing: no CM style nature study, no handicraft, no regular composer study, and simplified poetry. After cutting at least two books from James' list and moving a few books to audio/free read for Daniel, we are still behind schedule. What's worse is that I often feel rushed. Little time left for reflection and contemplation. I'm tired, very tired. I may have taken on more than I could handle. Where is peace? Joy?
Last week, I came across a blog post by a fellow AO homeschooler talking about the very thing that I've been struggling with--scheduling.The post oozes with wisdom. Basically she was saying that less is often more. You want to or need to cut back until there is peace at home. Really?? Maybe that's what I need to change my thinking...
This week marks the start of our unofficial summer vacation. We're going camping Humboldt National Redwood Park.
However, this year, with Daniel doing year 4 and James year 1, it's becoming more and more difficult to follow the schedule as is. We're not even doing the whole thing: no CM style nature study, no handicraft, no regular composer study, and simplified poetry. After cutting at least two books from James' list and moving a few books to audio/free read for Daniel, we are still behind schedule. What's worse is that I often feel rushed. Little time left for reflection and contemplation. I'm tired, very tired. I may have taken on more than I could handle. Where is peace? Joy?
Last week, I came across a blog post by a fellow AO homeschooler talking about the very thing that I've been struggling with--scheduling.The post oozes with wisdom. Basically she was saying that less is often more. You want to or need to cut back until there is peace at home. Really?? Maybe that's what I need to change my thinking...
This week marks the start of our unofficial summer vacation. We're going camping Humboldt National Redwood Park.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
End of School Year Parties
We were not done with school when these celebrations happened. In fat, we are still not done now as July is approaching.
Our homeshcool group's Carnival type party was at Kristi's house. They have a huge back yard in Galt. Each kid prepared and set up his/her own table with either a treat or a game. James had a cookie decorating table but I forgot to take pictures of that :(.
Then, there was AWANA End of the Year Party.
Our homeshcool group's Carnival type party was at Kristi's house. They have a huge back yard in Galt. Each kid prepared and set up his/her own table with either a treat or a game. James had a cookie decorating table but I forgot to take pictures of that :(.
Then, there was AWANA End of the Year Party.
Lemonade and Backyard School
Homemade lemonade from homegrown lemon, made by my homegrown kid. How sweet is that!
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