Last week we started school at home. Yes, home school. So many emotions leading up to this day. Am I doing myt children a disservice by keeping them home? Are they going to get behind on where they would be if they were in their old school? I had so many doubts and fears that I was not capable of homeschooling 4th and 7th grade.
But life is beautiful in its timing. In this new adventure as a homeschooler , I am not alone. I have a handful of friends that are doing this as well. I leaned into them and still am. And I remembered my why, to spend more time as a family. To have new adventures , to learn together untul my son starts highschool.
First day of school, was exciting. I for one was very excited not to have to make packed lunches and get us into the car on time. They were also excited not to have to put on a uniform and only have tp walk down the hall to their classroom.As they came into the room I had some things on theri desks. I thought it would be fun to give them a paper on " All of their teachers favorite things"
We had to make a few changes with curriculum , but nothing too bad. The first week went pretty smooth. A learning curve for sure, but we did ok.
Week two some of the jitters were subsiding and we took advantage of the nice weather in the morning. I bought them each a blank journal. Inside I wrote a note about how the this journal is a place for creativity. First prompt, write or draw your goals and dreams for this year.
I decided to do it as well.
Someone is sure loving this home school life. All her favorite people are home more!
I love how my daughters goals are mountain biking and going hiking with her bestie. I teased her that no where in her journal did she put anything academic . "What about your times tables and all the books you can't wait to read?"
I read this quote and it became my new favorite.
She was powerful, not because she wasn't scared but because she went on so strongly , despite the fear.
-Aticus
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