Three weeks in and maybe, finally, getting our groove

The first week was great with lots of crafts and science experiments. The second week was a struggle with trying to get back into the swing of doing our work. And listening. And not arguing. Or fussing about the work to be done. This week, the third week, has been difficult with people coming over and having plans pop up in the afternoon that made me frustrated. I do not like to rush our schoolwork even if it is for Mexican food.

We've been going on a field trip or play date once a week.  We've all enjoyed that! This week we added in our Spanish curriculum.  They seem to really love it! Lots of singing. It's called Song School Spanish and is put out by Classical Academic Press.

Luke has even drawn 3 pictures of me this week! And he hates to draw.  Summer drew a picture of me today as well. :) Makes me happy. Luke told me today that I am the best teacher in the whole world! <3 He says he'd give me a hundred dollars to show me what a great teacher I am. So take note, Daddy!

We also have completed two Magic School Bus Science kits these last 3 weeks.  Those have been fun! Planets and Stars. And Bases and Acids.

Next week we have a special birthday. Summer will turn 4 on Tuesday! My big girl! We will take that day off to celebrate her. She's special like that! Bible study starts up next week too.  Can't wait to see all of our friends again.

So far this has been the best Homeschool year yet! 

The new school year is upon us. 2013-14 here we come.

In just 3 days we start back to school. Getting an early start this year so we can end the year early too. We always start out with lots of crafts, baking, and reading the first week. Trying to ease into things. This year I am including Summer much more than ever before. I think she's ready to start learning to read. I'm not going to call this her Kindergarten year bc she will only be 4 at the end of August, but I definitely think she's ready for all that K could bring her way. I'm hoping Luke will continue to take an interest in helping her learn. He has already taught her to read 2 books. :) I hope this will be our best year yet in homeschooling. I expect less fighting and whining about school. I'm going to take it slower. Maybe not do each subject each day this year. I think we may actually get more done by doing less. I'm going to be more positive! I'm looking forward to getting back into a routine with the kids. Here's to our last weekend of Summer break...