Monday, June 13, 2011

Homeschooling

ETA: Ok, since I'm new to all of this, I can't figure out to add my pictures below my text. So, I guess next time, I will put my pictures in, then type above it. I don't feel like re-typing everything right now either, as it won't let me copy and paste either. So just go down and read than come back up and look at my pics!!

A picture of Jordan's weekly lesson plan sheet



Our monthly calander (I print out a new one each month)


Weekly & monthly chores for the boys

Their daily routines/jobs


Our daily schedule




I can't believe we are about to end our 8th year homeschooling! Time has gone by so quickly! I wish there was a way to slow the time down, so I can enjoy this time with my kiddos longer. We do have our rough days sometimes, but those good days more than make up for the rough days. I love my boys and I absolutely love being home with them. I am so thankful that I have the privilege to do so.

I am often asked about our school year, by other home school moms and non-home schoolers. So I thought I would share what we do and also our schedule for next year. We usually school year-round, so that we can take breaks more often. It's really quite nice. We can take time off and enjoy the beautiful weather outside in the spring and fall, and be inside doing school during the blistering heat of summer. Plus, the added bonus of taking family vacations during off season, and going somewhere without a big crowd! =)

This school year will end on July 29th for us. Then we will start school again on August 29th. So we'll be taking a 4 week break. This year we will be doing a 6 week on, 1 week off schedule.

August 29- First day of new school year
September 5- No school (Labor Day)
October 10-14-Break week
November 11- No School (Veteran's Day)
November 21-25-Break week (Thanksgiving week)
December 19-January 2-Christmas Break
January 16- No School (MLK day)
February 13-17-Break week
February 20- No School (President's Day)
April 2-6- Spring Break Week
May 21-25- Break week
July 4-No school
July 20- Last day of school

That is our fall schedule. Hopefully it will all go as planned, or at the very least, fairly close to it!! And of course..this is subject to change if I so desire!! =) Lol!

I really like organization. I strive to keep an annual, weekly, & daily schedule. I have lessons plans done for each of the boys for each week, and I have a daily schedule for us to follow. Makes our days go so much smoother. I will post pictures (well try).

3 comments:

  1. Looks great April! Can you do detail on how you break down your chores?

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  2. Oh one more question....the daily schedule with the colored tabbies...can you explain how you use that?

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  3. hey April love your blog! :) I love how organized you are with your homeschooling. I could have used that organization when I was teaching!! x

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