Homeschooling... With my older two kids back in public school it was only natural to enroll Lucas as well. With a big move for our family a month into the school year, a new job for my husband, and a new baby arriving shortly after, homeschooling seemed out of reach. So off to school he went!
Well, he had a wonderful start to the school year, but around December/January we found out he wasn't being challenged enough and it was causing some issues in his behavior. With homeschooling having been on my heart for so long I saw this as my opportunity to jump back in. I'm convinced that I made the right decision for my son and our family.
Well, he had a wonderful start to the school year, but around December/January we found out he wasn't being challenged enough and it was causing some issues in his behavior. With homeschooling having been on my heart for so long I saw this as my opportunity to jump back in. I'm convinced that I made the right decision for my son and our family.
He's only been home for about three weeks and I've noticed he's having a hard time getting out of the "busy-work" mode. He wants worksheet, worksheet, WORKSHEET! Something I was dreading. I don't really enjoy busy-work in homeschooling. So the last couple of weeks we've been sort of de-schooling. Working to get the public school out his system. We've been doing a lot of reading aloud, discussion, library visits, art and music, some nature walks and very few worksheets-only what he needs keep up on math and writing. We have also been working on life skills; making better choices in conflict, awareness of how our choices effect those around us, manners, appropriate language, how to become a better listener and big brother. I've also cut down the amount of screen time available to him and his little brother. They have about 1.5 hours of tv/gaming time allowed now. He hasn't been too happy, but I noticing a change in his behavior already. It's been much better! :)
So here's to my family's newest adventure!
