Okay, I just realized that I never updated on last weeks report. We were not able to get some of the other things I had wanted to do for that week that were going to be in the update, so I guess I just figured I would'nt do a part 2 to last week... we did do the doubled edged axes but I didn't get any pictures.
Well, this week was ROUGH. We all really struggled to keep focused and engaged. Our "principle" also known as head of the house suddenly left for Galveston on Monday night and did not return until late Thursday evening. I am somewhat of a worrier so my mind was torn. We did however make it through the week with smiles and some real joyful learning experiences.
Each subject shared a certain level of difficulty this week and a certain amount of joy. We really just focused on 20 minute lessons and not allowing things to get to stressful. I am to tired to do my usual examination of each subject and will just say that we are where we should be. Here are some pictures:
Honestly I really struggled with giving 100% this week and found myself doing other things along side of our lessons. I want to and must be 100% devoted to them during all of our lessons, anything else can wait. In order for us to get everything done and go beyond that into the extra exciting more hands on learning I absolutely must be wholly devoted to our time together. With a lot of prayer this week will be different.
Alex is a SENIOR!!!
6 years ago
2 comments:
Giving 100% is hard especially when you have tons of other things to do. I struggle with this constantly also. I was really wanting to see pictures of the double edged ax....lol I bet those were something.
You had a post about a week ago that you said you werent happy with Horizons Math. I have been feeling the same way, I started to go with right start but went with Horizons because several people said how good it was and because of cost...but there just isnt enough there to keep my kids interested. A friend from Church told me I could find some manipulative stuff at Wal Mart so I am going to go look in a little bit. But next year, I will definatly go with Right Start. It just seems like they would get more from it.
Sorry for the long letter.
Blessings and Prayers
Crystal
Isn't it amazing, we know we all love homeschooling our kids, but sometimes it just does not seem 100% is in our hearts when it comes time to sit down and do school. I will never understand why I am this way, I just force myself though in hopes that one day I will not have to force myself to give 100% of what I want to give you would think if you want to give 100% then you would, but isn't that the same for all things, like marriage, dinner, etc. we all enjoy those things but sometimes we just give to ourselves than to those things.
I pray you endure!
Latte
P.S. those were some awesome pics of the kids!
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