tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post6986490506748989917..comments2023-08-09T08:50:54.924-07:00Comments on Little Bits of Life: Homeschooling so FarUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-60571780417167814932006-09-22T11:23:00.000-07:002006-09-22T11:23:00.000-07:00Robin, aren't these comments encouraging? I liked...Robin, aren't these comments encouraging? I liked Melissa's idea of a 4 day week, year-round. I think CM did 6 weeks on, 1 week off, year-round (But she did 6 days a week; no wonder true CMers are brilliant!). I think that's what we're planning on doing, 6 on, 1 off, year-round. Caiden literally cried--CRIED--yesterday because we're still on break, and he sobbed, "But I mmmm-miss school!" :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867656058895825645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-14887205073296819582006-09-18T19:09:00.000-07:002006-09-18T19:09:00.000-07:00We started homeschooling last year and it was quit...We started homeschooling last year and it was quite an adventure! <br /><br />You have to remember that one of the reasons that you homeschool is for the flexibility of it. <br /><br />And also remember, if you don't get your schoolwork done in the morning during your scheduled time, it can always be done before dinner or between naps, or whenever! <br /><br />Especially with kindergarteners, a relaxed schedule is probably better anyway! They will grow to love learning at an early age. <br /><br />Sherry <br /><br />www.homeschoolblogger.com/sherrydhoneycuttAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-86588733119555351812006-09-18T18:55:00.000-07:002006-09-18T18:55:00.000-07:00We are just starting here too. I have one in K and...We are just starting here too. I have one in K and one in Pre-K and one little one. I started off w/a schedule, but now we have a routine. It has worked better for us in the stage we are in right now. My son is pretty much doing 1st grade work, so that takes some pressure off.<br /><br />My neighbor teaches kindergarten in the public school (not that you have to do what they are doing, just an example) and she gave me their math book to look at. I could not believe how simple it was. They didn't even touch on basic addition until the very end and it was very basic. I don't know if that helps you, but it made me stress a little less here.<br /><br />I think it can be easy to think I am not doing enough. Maybe in time I will relax a little about that?<br /><br />Hope the next few weeks go better for you.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373225130119402444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11801079.post-44104918695261995992006-09-18T16:27:00.000-07:002006-09-18T16:27:00.000-07:00i'd like to tell you to relax and enjoy the kinder...i'd like to tell you to relax and enjoy the kindergarten year and consider the off-schedule things to be "learning experiences". but that's not what i did either. if anything, i was more determined to stick to a schedule when i first started simply to prove to myself that i could and therefore capable of homeschooling my child.<br /><br />now, 4 years later, i just know that there are going to be bumps in our schedule and my plan now contains a maximum 4 day school week, year round school. this gives us the freedom to bump along as life sees fit.<br /><br />i'm sure you're doing just fine.hAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com