Our Homeschool Journey: A Weekly Reflection
November 25-29
Weekly Reflection: This week I was thinking back on my why. Why did we make the decision to homeschool? There were many reasons, but the biggest one was the amount of time we had together as a family. When I was trying to make a decision in 2020, I decided to calculate the hours I would spend with my children if they stayed in school compared to if we homeschooled. Seeing the two numbers on paper was life changing and sad. Parenthood is such a small season of life as it is but when you add in work, school and extra curriculars it’s so much less. I couldn’t imagine sending my kids back to school after seeing that number. Even though it has been rough the last few years with our whole family under one roof most days I wouldn’t trade one of these precious minutes with the people I love.
Monday
Morning
Bible Study: The Really Radical Book for Kids - by Champ Thornton
Independent Lessons (2 kids work with mom) & Learning Quests (2 kids work independently)
Good and Beautiful Pre-K Primer, Good and Beautiful Level K Math, Handwriting Without Tears
Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra, Analytical Grammar 3, Writing & Rhetoric 4
Learning Quests include assignments from their independent lessons, supplemental practice, writing, reading and exploring their interests
Family Units
Chapter 34 in Story of the World Book 3: Mexican Independence
🇲🇽 Mexican Independence Day for Kids | 16 September Father Miguel Hidalgo | Twinkl - YouTube
Afternoon
Independent Lessons (2 kids work with mom) & Learning Quests (2 kids work independently)
Good and Beautiful Level 3 Math, Beowulf’s Grammar
Teaching Textbooks Level 6 , Analytical Grammar 1
Learning Quests include assignments from their independent lessons, supplemental practice, writing, reading and exploring their interests
Tuesday
Morning
Independent Lessons with all kids Good and Beautiful Pre-K Primer, Good and Beautiful Level K Math, Handwriting Without Tears
Good and Beautiful Level 3 Math, Beowulf’s Grammar
Teaching Textbooks Level 6 & Pre-Algebra, Analytical Grammar 1 & 3, Writing & Rhetoric 4
Family Units
Read: 1621 A New Look at Thanksgiving by Catherine O’Neill Grace and Margaret M. Bruchac
(1) What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?🦃 - YouTube
(1) The true story of the First Thanksgiving - YouTube
Wednesday - Friday Thanksgiving Break 🦃
