This is the time of year when the excitement of learning new things really hits me. Spring is just so awakening! I get a renewed hunger for homeschooling and seeing my children make real-life learning connections. I load up on lots of library books and field guides and art supplies. There's an educational electricity that seems to buzz throughout our home...and not enough hours in the day for all of the budding interests!
This week is Spring Break for my two schooled children, and can I just say how delightful it is to have us all at home? I hear them right now whooping and yelling as Daddy finishes putting together our new trampoline in the backyard. Sweet William has been quietly putting together puzzle after puzzle on the couch beside me. Sam has been drawing and creating his "art" for the last hour. Life is good.
We have joined Eren's new "Summer Unschooling" project and I can't wait to see where it leads. I love that she is bringing about a support system/community who can inspire and cheer each other on this summer as we learn alongside our children....and that the group seems to be a beautiful and diverse mix of public schoolers, homeschoolers and unschoolers. Should be lots of fun!
And I was enjoying reading through some schooling threads at Mothering tonight and stumbled upon a new-to-me concept of using workboxes...it seems to be organizational, fun, great for ADD kids...and I like it because it goes along with the activity bags I recently made for Will. This may be a great system for my oldest son Sam. If any of you have heard of this or have begun using this idea, I would love to hear some of your thoughts!
Other than that, we are just enjoying lots of fresh air, bike riding, and exploring local parks. We are in the midst of deliberations about our schooling choices for next year. It sure isn't easy navigating these educational waters, but thanks be to God that He is in control, and in His love there is no fear.
photo by pictures by Ann
6 comments:
So glad to have you playing along Aimee...and I completely agree about Spring. It just makes the whole world of learning come to life.
The weather has me wanting to stop schooling and head outside for fun. I want to be casual, but still be a bit structured so we can get finished with math and language. This summer is going to be hands-on fun!
I love spring! We spent the afternoon outside playing with our baby chicks! And I'm looking forward to some time to reassess what we are doing and how we are doing it.
Aimee, I don't know how I stumbled across your blog; I've been lurking for a while now. But I couldn't let this post pass without telling you how thankful I am for your last words.
I tend not to struggle with fear in many areas of my life and fight hard to "let peace rule in my heart" when I sense its insidious approach. But I hadn't recognized how much fear and anxiety I was carrying about my schooling choices, feeling like it all depends on me to figure out what's best for my girls and then follow through...oh the dreadful follow-through. Comparing their progress against public-schooled children and dreading their upcoming testing as a reflection of my worth as a mother and teacher.
Your words about God's care and control shone healing light on the lies in my heart. Thank you.
How fun to have the trampoline just in time for spring break!
you inspire me with how organized you are.
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