The girls and I are setting forth on a new adventure! We are homeschooling this next school year. After many prayers, we have decided that it's what's best for them, and or family at this
time. I'm a little scared and nervous, but don't most of us feel that way
when we are making such important decisions that affect lives other than our own? I have confidence though, and I think together we will find our groove, and excel in the challenge.
On Tuesday the FedEx man delivered us a nice, big heavy box. The girls were dying to open it, and see all of their new school books. It was so much fun watching the girls pull out
all of their books. They were truly delighted, and cheered each other on. It was fun watching them find each others books. I heard a lot of "Anna, you're going to love this one.",
and "Trin, look at this book...I wish it was mine." I told the girls not to wish for each other's books, because we would all be doing the work together, so everyone would hear/read
the same books. Anna is excited to help play the teacher role. I told her she could read
some of Trin's Read Aloud books, because that would really help me out.
I did decide to go with Sonlight Curriculum. I did hours of research on a lot of available curriculums. I love that this curriculum is not all worksheet and text book related. I love how the History, Language, and Reading are interconnected and relate to each other.
I love that the girls will be learning by reading a lot of small books, instead of one large boring textbook for each subject. I LOVE that their is an Instructors Guide that will help me along the way.
I think the girls will continue to love to learn, only in a different way, and a different setting. I ordered the P4/5 program for Trinity, and the multi-subject 5th grade for Anna,
which includes Core F. Anna will be studying the Eastern Hemisphere, Health,
Medicine, Human Anatomy, Math, and Bible. We may start a foreign language or another
elective after we get started. Maybe after Christmas.
The girls pulling out the first books.
Trin, ecstatic that she got a new "homework" book.
Anna couldn't contain herself with this book. It was her favorite by far!
Bub got in on the action, and went through every book, giving his approval. ;)
The girls with most of their books. Wednesday we got a smaller box with their Bible books inside!
I think for the most part, we are ready. My plan is stay on the same school schedule as Bub, unless the girls bug me too much. If so, we might start early!
Wish us Luck!
