I was thinking today how settled in we feel in our not-so-new-anymore home. My husband was saying last night that even with his longer commute he feels very content here.
This week I’ve been doing a little bit of “school” every day with my four year old to get him ready for this fall. Rod and Staff has a set of four workbooks that are for three and four year olds. He loves doing them and doesn’t consider them work at all. Our only problem is his perfectionism. Sometimes there are quite a few tears because he thinks he hasn’t coloured nice enough. School should be lots of fun.
Speaking of school, if you’re a homeschooler here are some things to consider.
5 Homeschool Habits to Build Into Your Children
And you might find this interesting if you need a typing program for your child.
FREE Learn to Type Online (Printable Lesson Plans)
I loved these pictures of couples married for at least fifty years – sweet.
These Portraits Of 50-Year Marriages Will Make You Believe In True Love
I have always wanted to make a rag rug. I recently found instructions that look easy for making one. I’ll let you know how this project goes.
One more item for school. If you have a little one you could use these free printables to “study” the Saggy, Baggy Elephant.
Saggy Baggy Elephant Activities and FREE Printable
I hope you’ve had a good week. Next week I’m going to begin seriously prepping for school! Why are the moms always more excited about this than the children?☺
Intentional Simplicity 
I think Moms get more excited about school than the kids because we crave routine 🙂 and structure. That is why I LOVED that first article. I ran across that yesterday and it really spoke to me.
I think, secretly, the kids thrive on the structure and routine, too and enjoy it more than we think ;).
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I agree. We all do better when we stick to a routine. Especially little ones. They know what to expect, and you know my #7 – he doesn’t like surprises. 🙂
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really? #7 doesn’t? hahahaha
I’m actually going to ease them into an earlier morning next week just to get them ready 🙂
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I’ve started handing out books – is that easing them in? 🙂
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Oooh, that typing course looks promising! I’ve got a 2nd-grader who loves to type and needs to learn how to do more than hunt-and-peck. Thanks!
We actually started school back in July, though we only do 4 days a week thru the summer. This lets us take May and June off every year, which are nicer outside than July and August, and also lets us take random time off during the year to go visit grandparents and such.
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One of the beauty’s of homeschooling – making your own works-for-us schedule. 🙂 I usually start early so we can take three weeks off in December, and the children can all work on making gifts for each other.
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Precisely! Around here it generally is icky-hot by July, and the kids don’t want to play outside a lot anyway, but May and June is much nicer, so we take those off when they can be out rolling down the hill or whatever. Then we can take a family vacation in the fall or spring when it’s not tourist season, maybe go visit grandparents for a week at some point, etc, and not have to worry about making up the days.
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And it’s so much nicer to vacation when there aren’t a lot of other people around. 🙂 We did that one year in October, and it was such a nice family getaway.
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Exactly. I was homeschooled K-12 myself, and I loved it when we’d do things like go to the beach in September — much quieter and calmer, and still warm enough to be enjoyable. Also, cheaper!
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I was thinking of getting those workbooks for my just-turned 4 year old. What do you plan on using for him during the school year, the next set of workbooks? And from where do you order your Rod and Staff curriculum? Sorry for the nosy questions! ? I only have experience with homeschooling a daughter so far, and she has been easy. Judging from my 4 year old son’s personality and maturity level, I kinda doubt he is ready for an intensive K4 program.
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When they finish the set of four workbooks for three to four year old’s, Rod and Staff has a set of workbooks (12, I think). That are more like a pre-school programme. So that’s what we go to next. I order my curriculum directly from Rod and Staff. Boys do tend to mature slower than girls. That’s okay just go with what he’s ready for – you don’t want him to find school frustrating because he’s being pushed into something he’s not ready for. 🙂
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Thank you for answering! We are going to start slow. He can recognize all the letters and knows the sounds that they make, but I think he will greatly struggle with writing. I am not too worried about school at age 4. I didn’t start school until age 5 and I think I did ok. ? My daughter did A Beka K4 and excelled, by the end of it, she was reading and writing quite well. But I am learning it is ok for each child to be different, and of course there is the gender thing. I just struggle with my perfectionism and my “I want my kid to learn everything RIGHT NOW” attitude. Maybe you can relate. ?
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I can so relate to that attitude. Thankfully my first child was able to go full speed ahead. 🙂 But I did have to learn that it’s okay to slow down with others. That’s one of the beauties of homeschooling – letting each child learn at their own pace. I hope you have a great school year.
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