Tuesday Pays

Life is learning.



Having known this before beginning the homeschooling adventure,
it is only highlighted through our time in the classroom together.





But it is not there that learning stops.



No, outside of these four blue walls,
learning continues.

Even at the Fabric Shop when your name is Warrior and you decide to CLEAN teh bolt of black batik fabric with 13 dollar soap that is waiting to be bought.



Learning to the tune of two weeks of extra chores and just under $60. Yep. Life is learning.



Mascot takes a turn learning at the church carnival. He knows how to make learning fun!

As for the motivation to learn...Student chooses sour straws today!

Monday Clarity

If there's one thing set straight on this Monday morning at the Homeschool...



Teacher thinks it'd be the lack of clothing...



and haircuts in this place.

However, beginning with hot apple cider, Teacher thinks it is all bearable.



Speaking of Mondays, Student and Warrior are brushing up their Christopher Columbus knowledge with a few poems prior to the Holiday next week.



Warrior reads to earn computer tokens.



And even lets Mascot look on!



Finishing up the newly-learned skill of addition,
Warrior joins Student for a walk in the rain as Mascot naps.



As for Teacher, the day ends with quilting!
Sew and sew some more.


For she makes coverings for her bed. Prov 31:22

Thursday Catch-Up

Those days when so much is accomplished,



in spite of one's efforts...



proof there is a God!



And He cares about every detail of our lives!

As for the truth of life,
others aren't always thankful for the effort of others.



Yes, Warrior is trying to record that Teacher, aka mom,
is rude. Yes, you read it right!

And still, learning and life go on.



Mascot still likes trucks and books.



And Student still trusts Teacher for her Table of Contents knowledge,



and gives attention to her concordance as a reliable student should.



Not by a standard of perfection, does the Homeschool succeed,
but by a standard of GRACE.



And cross country running...that's the secret recipe for sanity, in a day at the Homeschool!

Wednesday Notes

Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart...Eph 5:19

Let us do such praising with melodies of Student's first duet!



What a blessing this year has been with the addition of coop classes on Monday and Friday. After class, to the library go!

Tuesday Together

Together, some.
Alone, some.
In Student's bed, some!



Teacher said if it was ONLY reading going on in Student's bed, then student's bed is open for his visit.



Writing, not being her favorite, Student does however like to share her work. Reading her story aloud, she doesn't have to ask Warrior to quiet down as he's still in her bed. Thus, she's happy to share!



Mascot uses his favorite POINTER to choose the country the Homeschool can pray for today. Those red and orange countries on the map currently persecute Christian solely for their faith, and we are called to pray for those suffering, and mourn with those who mourn, so we practice that here at the Schoolhouse. Cousin wanted to take note of which countries were Bible-friendly so he didn't go to the wrong one on vacation, sweet boy that he is!



Reviewing the month song, rug time is complete.



Working his skip-counting skills, Warrior is up to 2s, 5s and 10s. Can't wait to see him connect this counting with coins! That's the kind of thing his brain really gets a kick out of.



And to be the only third grader, usually means for seatwork, so as the others fill the floor, Student continues in her work. Diligence in her prayer journal among the other lessons, this is the focus we are called to.

2Peter 3:14
Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.

Monday Beginning

Finding the math of an art project too-complicated, Teacher calls Principal in for assistance!



And so his brain and our hands collectively finished HALF of our first Pinterest-inspired project!

As for rug time, those kiddos scrunched down and squatteed for their chance to JUMP up for their birthday month during our 12 months of the year lesson for cousin. He hadn't heard the Homeschool's rendition before today, but he's in love now!



Back to desks for piano activities. Studying up on their note-reading, Cousin is certainly thinking hard!



Working puzzles and practicing 0-5 times tables, this morning has been a blessing, A reminder from our Father in heaven that all good things come from Him.

Having some quiet-space for Reading, Warrior chooses the dining room to speed through his lesson and hit the outdoors as soon as possible.



Student, also loving the Autumn weather blessings, is putting her artistic talents to work for the 1st Annual LIFE RIDE to take place over the next weekend. Lord, may you get the glory and honor as you are a God of truth. May your truth be celebrated on bikes this weekend!

Fall 2011: New Beginnings

It arrived! The new year came, and each is older and
fosters a stronger hunger for knowledge!

Lord, may this year lead us to where You would have us to go.
May our thoughts and words be pleasing to You,
as we use these brains You have given, to
renew our minds daily.
In Jesus name, amen.

Here it is, the new classroom!
Bluish, yes.



No kidding, clothes on and hair up? This MUST have been the FIRST day of the year!



Principal suggested that Teacher blog in PAST tense since she's not usually caught up on posting the daily school happenings!



And so that's what one will read, the PAST happenings of our 2011-2012 schoolyear here, on the schoolhouse 27 blog.



That's the OFFICIAL name anyhow, each private school must legally have a name. Considering Student isn't the ONLY pupil anymore, Teacher and Principal redesigned the banner and voila!





And to top-off the first day of Kindergarten for Warrior, and 3rd grade foe Student: the piercing of Student's ears! What a proud day for the Homeschool. The whole gang was right there supporting her through the ear0gun trigger-pulling!



She didn't seem to feel much pain, but her eyes truly sparkled. Those sparkles that come with each right-of-passage in this life. Yes, those are the ones, the ones that say the babies are growing up.

Lord above, help we as parents to nurture Your children with knowledge, love and admonition of You. In Jesus name, amen.

Thankful Wednesday

After the wrapping paper is wadded,
and the presents take their place in her room, Student is taking time to thank those who blessed her with their presence and gifts on her 8th birthday.

Naturally, at the top of the list: Grammy!



Continuing time in her favorite chair, Spelling and Language fill the morning.



And what can pull a girl from her favorite chair? Laundry!



Busy boys configure tessellations and read together.





God is good, and summer is almost here!

Friday Before Saturday

Saturdays are great for MANY reasons, yes.

But a girl only turns 8, once! Saturday marks her party day.
So get your seatwork done, call it a Halfie...





and get to painting the party signs!