Wow, I just realized it’s been a six weeks since I posted last. How awful am I?? Sorry about that! Life keeps getting away from me, and I am trying desperately to keep up.
Things, like always, are constantly changing in my life. November 1st, we quit K12. Although I feel it’s a good curriculum, it wasn’t working for my two. So, we are going back to Abeka for now. Next year, we may do something different, who knows? I think in many ways, the kids are glad we are not doing it anymore. This way, they are able to dig more deeply into concepts they find interesting, and we are not so focused on getting all the “lessons” done.
Goob’s reading level was tested right before we pulled out of K12, and he’s reading at a high 3rd to a low 4th grade level. I am so excited for him, but it’s difficult to find books that challenge his reading level but do not expose him to ideas that are above his maturity level. We are looking into getting YWAM’s “Hero’s of History” series. He is in love with the history of our country, and I definitely want to encourage that interest.
Princess is still working on her reading. She can read simple “a” words, and has recently discovered how to sound out words to spell. None of the words are longer than 3 letters, but I am happy she is trying. We need to work on math. She also wants to learn how to sew. She sees me doing it and is constantly asking, “Mom, can I have this scrap?” The two problems with this are: Her standing right there is making it hard for me (who doesn’t sew that well to begin with) make Christmas presents, and 2) a yard of fabric is NOT a scrap…no matter what she thinks! I am thinking about teaching her basic quilting. That way she will learn how to sew a straight line, and still feel a bit of accomplishment because she is making something.
BunnyBop recently proved to me she is learning by listening to her brother and sister. She can count to 10, and knows most of her colors. Her brother helps her with her AWANA, and I am amazed how quickly she can memorize thins. She is in that challenging stage of wanting to do more “school” but not quite ready for the structure.
I’ll post more later, I promise…Have to get busy on my day!
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