School...

School is going pretty well so far this semester and I am pleased! I am trying to be a bit more relaxed in some ways. But what I mean by that, is that I am not trying to complete what is in my lesson plans, "or else." Looking back, I see that I would either do really well following my plans or get so discouraged that I would get very little done. So discouraging! What I have been doing instead, is looking at my plans, trying to follow, but also allowing education a chance to happen on its own. It seems more freeing...more about "teaching in that teachable moment" I have heard so many times. I am trying to do a little more group teaching with my three oldest, letting my oldest continue on deeper after the two younger ones have finished. I am also trying to pick up our nature journals again. Science is definitely a weakness for me. I have always been stronger in Reading, Spelling, & History. I am trying to explore more and ask more questions about nature to try to get the kids thinking.

I really love homeschooling and am so honored that we have this opportunity in our family!