Back to HOMESchool

Well, it is that time of year again. Kids are headed back to school and we head back to HOMEschool. They really are two different things. Jost started me thinking about the difference when he wished that just one sign would say "Back to Homeschool."

We started on August 10th and have two solid weeks of class under our belts. After missing so many days last year I am thankful for every completed day. Our days are less like traditional school than ever before - despite our new "school room." Jost has moved from the Grammar Stage into the Logic Stage. He will learn to ask questions and to weigh arguments. He also does more independent studying on his own. If he want s to know something, I tell him to find out for himself. He is also studying logic on his own. I just review with him to make sure he understands completely.

Kade is doing much better in school this year. The SPD treatments are really helping her focus and engage her mind. Adding the treatments -or activities - is an extra layer in every class and I have to be prepared for any unexpected loose moments. It is kind of like constantly watching over machinery that wants to come unscrewed. It is really rewarding though to see her math finally click. Today she figured out the "trick" to adding nines. She was so happy that she did the whole worksheet wrong. I don't mind; I was thrilled too.

This picture is from their craft last week. We were exploring the challenges and methods of cave paintings. It turned out really well - and looked a lot like the real paintings. Maybe those are really cave "kid" drawings. After all, there isn't a lot to do in a cave when it is cold outside. I know we have been tempted to draw on the walls - or climb the walls - during cold snaps.

Happy back to HOMESCHOOL.