Homeschooling just isn't for us. But we had to do it to see that. I love the freedom that comes with homeschooling but organizing, planning and executing is hard. I secretly wish we were wealthy so Duke could have a private teacher because I'm dreading sending him back to public school next year.
I haven't been feeling myself lately and it is just harder giving him my 100% attention with a baby around. Granted, I'm probably giving him more attention than he would get in a class with 29 others but still... I feel guilty.
A typical day for us starts off by laying around in bed with a crawling super baby. We line the perimeter with pillows and blankets. After an hour, I lay a blanket on the floor in the living room and border it with pillows and blankets. That keeps Omie busy while I teach Duke. We work on English and Math. Then retreat back to our bed where Duke reads to us. Duke and I have lunch and then it's Social Studies and Science.
Some days we watch movies and discuss it. Other days Duke will build with Lego or create amazing tracks with Thomas & Friends. He really loves our field trips - everything counts as learning. That's the best thing about homeschooling - you can turn a trip to the grocery store into a lesson. My favorite way to teach Math is taking Lego minifigs and showing him how to add and subtract. He's an ace at English and really loves Social Studies. He is thriving.
Life is a lesson.
Make it fun!
Duke lost his first tooth - He was so excited to get 2 quarters from the Tooth Fairy
Some days we go to the park...
Omie giving brother kisses. Love when he does this, so precious!
Duke was worried about our New York friends during Superstorm Sandy. He was lucky enough to facetime Gabo before it hit.
Duke is a great sport when Destructobaby is on the loose
Labels: First Year Of Homeschooling, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Lego, Thomas And Friends, Thomas The Tank Engine, Unschooling