It is so strange that Caleb has taken to spelling words for his journals. Before his long break, it was like pulling teeth to even get him to write. He has been describing stuffed animals recently. He doesn't like to draw which is totally fine with me.
For science, Alexandra is studying anatomy. She worked for over an hour on her current lesson before I had her put it away to get something else done. She did a beautiful job on her food pyramid.
Abby says she hates math, but yesterday she surprised me when she started without the usual procrastination and whining. When I applauded her and asked her about it, she somewhat sheepishly replied, "I like fractions."
I require the kids to read a non-fiction book from the home library. So they have been really good about grabbing a book about what they want to learn.
Meanwhile, I struggle with the kids and the balance between what is truly necessary and what the world deems important. Over the years, I have learned so much and unfortunately, I have seen my children lose their joy of learning because I tell them what they have to learn and get mad that they don't like it.
There is time...
Meanwhile, I focus on math, reading, writing, spelling, and Bible. I also do history with them, but only because it is rather simple and Scripture based. Caleb, since he is younger, does have phonics in the mix, but does the same subjects as the girls.
At what grade is geography introduced?
ReplyDeleteDo you mean by state mandate, or by our personal decision? Our state has absolutely no requirements to learn geography. As for my choice to teach it, I think over time they learn a lot of it on their own. My personal experience is that not much other than the continents, oceans, and United States were taught to me in my 13 years of education. Caleb already knows almost all of his states where they are found. This isn't from teaching geography, but by having a map on the wall and playing a game.
DeleteBy the way, who am I talking to?
We have a long list of required subjects we have to do. I love that all the kiddos are enjoying things!! We need to get back on track to finish out this year.
ReplyDeleteGirl, getting on track is a battle for me. I lost my love for homeschooling, but the option of sending them to school is out of the question.
DeleteI totally understand that! It sure seems like a chore a lot of days. But I keep hearing “train up your child in the way he should go”. So I plug along!!
DeleteI find home-schooling so interesting. I think it did not become popular until my kids were beyond my abilities to teach them, but I did always enjoy having them home during the summer months and they helped me with things around the house like baking, cooking, gardening, cleaning, canning & freezing. Many moms I know were very eager for their kids to get back to school in the fall, but I don't think I ever felt that way. Grandma Van was always so eager to have the kids "out ofher hair", that she'd say she was going to put the flag out when school started again in the fall.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I had never heard of it until Leandra was four. Our homeschool started off looking like a smaller version of public school, but over years, it has relaxed a great deal.
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