Well, I just noticed how long it's been since I've posted anything. Many people have asked me WHY I would choose to start school in the end of June, rather than wait until normal schools start. This fall is my excellent case-in-point. I knew it would be a crazy time of year for us and that the summer would be more sane.
So, true to my plan, when things started to get a little out of hand, we stopped doing formal school for a bit. That doesn't mean we didn't do anything, but actual Math, Phonics, and Handwriting textbooks went by the wayside. Now that my side job, family visits, family camp, canning, and everything else are out of the way, we're slowly starting back up again.
Another added plus to having a break is that I've been able to get a little bit of the "teaching bug" out of my system and can more realistically look at what we should be doing, rather than pushing for as far as Ethan can go. I'm ready to be more laid-back. (I hope!)
Even though it's minor, I'm noticing the "summer break" slide in ability. I'm having to remind Ethan to form his letters properly. It's coming back as soon as I remind him, but little things like two-digit adding Ethan greets with an "I don't remember."
I'll post a few of our fall happenings, so you can get a glimpse of the more practical side of homeschooling. Just because we take a break from books doesn't mean learning doesn't happen! :)
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