Homeschooling AGAIN ...

Just two children ... the upcoming 6th grader and her 4 year old sister.

I'm really excited about the decision. Right now I am in planning mode. I'm pretty certain what I will do for MATH, but am waivering on some of the other subjects. Back in February I did try to put my 11 year old on the list for the virtual academy in our state. They only accept a certain number and it is all based on a lottery system. Well, it appears we are on the waiting list. While I thought this was just what I wanted to do, I am now thinking that what I like about homeschooling is also the freedoms that go with it.

So, I'm going to throw out a few ?'s to those who homeschool ...

Any favorite curriculum suppliers?
What is your favorite subject to TEACH?

Comments

Maurisa said…

If you have time visit my blog I have several of my favorite suppliers and resources in my side bar. Too many to list here :-)

I love teaching history and science. There are so many available and fun options for those subjects.

Best of luck!

2:52 PM

Dana said…

My absolute favorite subject to teach is science because there is so much to discover and explore!

I write my own curriculum primarily so can't help you much there. Are you familiar with this book?

12:17 AM

Momto5minnies meets the Pioneer Woman!

I read her blog and knew that she was coming into town for her book signing and I thought about going, but I also knew it was the day that I was getting my braces off (MONDAY 11/9). On Sunday night before, my husband made a quick trip to Walmart and brought home a flyer saying how Ree Drummond (The Pioneer Woman) was coming the next day. I'm not sure if my husband was more excited about me getting my braces off the next day or having me MEET THE PIONEER WOMAN. I guess I really did want to go, but now I HAD TO GO! Monday was a crazy day ... jitters in the am 4.6 mile run to make me feel relaxed (it was also my longest run yet) drop the 12 year old at her homeschool art class quick trip to Walmart (to see if there were Pioneer Woman cookbooks ... no luck, but my husband picked me up a few ... I'm gifting some for Christmas). home to throw a pot roast in the crockpot braces removal at 11:30am dentist visit at 1pm usual afterschool chaos of swim team home for a 30 minute rest wa...

A scattered post ...

I throw myself into stuff all the time. It can be anything from the start of a swim season, a new school year, the election, a vacation, an exercise routine etc. I'm kind of in a phase where I really don't know what my focus should be. I turned on the television and honestly, I have no idea what is on this fall season ... NO IDEA AT ALL . If I watched television in the past few months, it was something kid related or Fox News. I NEED A NEW FOCUS. My current thoughts ... reading a fictional, just for fun book stepping up my exercise routine thinking about our Christmas wish lists and shopping baking more ... I really am slacking in this area ways to save money so that we can get a new (second) washer and dryer for the upstairs (not a fancy kind because this would mostly be used by my oldest two children)... I actually have hookups. I wonder if a lot of people go through a sort of "lull" period this time of the year. Surely it doesn't last long with the start ...

Not a lot has changed ...

As a puppy he always liked a warm spot. We call Comet our "close talker" (from Seinfeld) because he is in your face and always a little too close for our comfort level. The girls don't seem to mind, but it can be a little annoying for my husband and I. Really, he is a fabulous dog. He listens well and is so gentle with everyone. *We don't let Comet on furniture ... except for the playroom/schoolroom couch. There he enjoys relaxing and being read to by one of the girls. SPOILED POOCH!

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