What better way is there to start an education blog than to use a plagiarized title?
Since I am not even close to rested up after having baby #4, the start of this school year won't be a stellar example of how-to-do-perfect-homeschool. In fact, my posts never will be an example of that. We're going to just keep track of what we're doing and hope for the best.
Recount of last year's efforts:
I don't want to. (It's too involved.) It will be sufficient to say that C.C.#1 is doing well in reading and needs work in writing & spelling. She does the best at any kind of puzzle and excells at math. I don't know what grade to consider her in. WE didn't finish all of her 1st grade programs for last year, so we'll be continuing on where we left off when the carrying of C.C. #4 became too burdensome to continue serious schooling.
Hope for this year:
(or in other words, my goal)
I am far too task oriented to make the experience of school and learning everything it could be for the CCkids. We'll focus more on fun this year and less on the grind. I don't want to bog my CCkids down in strict no-nonsense work (as much). Last year we were sorely lacking in art and craft projects. We were lacking in some fun. We'll make sure we have more of that this year. CC#2 & CC#3 will do preschool together this year. I hope to have them reading three-letter words by the end of the year at least.
I know that homeschoolers almost universally laugh at those who follow the public school schedule. It's good for me to pick a date to begin a new year and I am excited to begin!
