Friday Planning

Curriculum Planning. And so are the best-laid plans of mice and men...

Really, certain times throughout the year, Teacher focuses on
WHY HOMESCHOOL?!

When new curriculum arrives and the excitement builds just as much as the WORK...the wonder sets in. And the shelves cry-out for organization!



There is a responsibility from the Maker of these kiddos, and since they are His treasures, there is a certain loveliness in their existence. A loveliness that is sometimes overshadowed by the sinful nature of mankind, tired eyes, disrespectful body-language, and overwhelming presence of siblings in one room! It is through the work of the Holy Spirit, that this campus deals with all the above that every family deals with.

It is, however, our option to focus on His ways, and how one can transform to desire such ways, as He knows that which is best for us! So, we focus on the WHY, and He helps us educate in that which we feel He has called us to.

What we don't have to include in our day:
rigid time-schedules
limited recesses
colorless pencils
family separation
non-christian curriculum
dress codes
carpooling
carseat naps


The list could continue, and as the thankfulness of each here grows, we shall add to this list.

On the lighter and selfish side, Mascot and Teacher are the ONLY souls to reside at the Homeschool today. Principal took Student and Warrior camping, as we prepare for the coming semester of His work by our hands.

Mascot took the BIG chair at lunch and took pictures to show Warrior just WHO sat in HIS spot...



Working on his sound recognition, listening for purpose, and comfort levels with home...we taught Mascot school on HOME SOUNDS!

Drill = drr drr
Fan = woo woo
Train = choo choo
Clock = tick tock
Washing Machine = swish swish



And that Mascot had much fun being the only-student to stay behind from the field trip! Well, he and Lil Ben, the clock make two!

Halfies

If Roosevelt Franklin isn't a familiar character in the home, he should be. He is the inspiration for the title of our Half-days of Homeschool. And thanks to Grammie, it was a halfie to end our struggling week! Roosevelt sings a grrrreat song about days of the week! We can sing along and count the days we were sick this week and pray for restored health for next week!

Student is currently working on this piece with her violin instructor. She was excited to share on the Homeschool blog, though it isn't completely learned, yet. Toddler, on the other hand, begs "...don't put me on the blog!" This is parallel to the phrase "I don't want to take a picture!" from previous generations! Fun how things change!




Closing her eyes and finding a country to pray for, Student's finger landed upon Egypt. Noting the country's current status as a restricted nation on her map, we prayed. Over 82% Muslim in belief, Student prayed they would turn to Jesus.



Completing lessons in Math, Phonics and Spelling, Student then packed her bags for a night's stay with Grammie. She was promised a Math test upon Monday's return!

The Mascot enjoyed this weeks developmental exercise that used some of Teacher's empty thread spools. They rolled, and snapped togetther to make niose, as they are connected with elastic,,,but NO ROLLING OVER for the Mascot! Poor baby, everyone is so adamant he do tricks!



As for Toddler and Mascot, they went on a geese-feeding expedition! Toddler expressed his new found knowledge:
"Now I know what geese eat: bread AND bird food!"



Genesis 2:2
By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.

This we shall remember over the weekend!

Halfies

As Teacher was warned the night before, Student came down the stairs at 4am, again.
However, this morning brought more symptoms and less desire for seatwork!
But, alas, as we are at the Homeschool, and not contaminating
others students, we continued as best as Student's cold would allow.

Remembering student's last nine weeks at Christian School, last year, she missed 28 days because of lung infections! Whew! We are glad to be responsible with God's provisions and be at home where she can receive even, some, schooling on most sick days.

And so we began, with Math. Expanding the fraction logic to 1/4 and 3/4, Student has been dividing groups of things into equal parts. Today was buttons.



Toddler quickly detected the fun, and wanted to try out his counting skills! Before he could begin, Student had to finish her current activity...
This is when Toddler began swiping the buttons and Student became perplexed as how to figure 1/4 of 22...was Teacher tricking her? She slyly asked...

"Which hand?" Toddler proudly asked!

Resolving to wait his turn, Toddler cooperated and quit pocketing the buttons! And we wonder why the manipulatives can't be found for activities like these?! Toddler has used genuine ingenuity and transformed his firetruck into a catapult...Teacher will not complain, as they are less painful than legos when discovered in the dark night!



Creating a paper plate face, and showing both the drawing and then the blank, Mascot and Student had fun with his newest developmental exercise while Toddler crashed with Principal. Sinus infections running rampid through the Homeschool are tiring!



Lazing around after a good energy burning at the Rec Center with Principal, Student and Teacher sat down to read. That's the secret blessing of sick days: cuddle time! This leaves much room for Reading. History brought us to Josiah. This eight year-old King reclaimed the temple for the Lord! Destroying idols and such, he repented of he and his people's sin against the Lord, and in return brought peace from God to his people throughout his reign. Why did this story sound familiar? Teacher had to take a minute and think...then the light came on! :) Gotta love the name Josiah!

And for her new History Vocab: shabby, adjective, describing the temple after years since Solomom's building it.

Student's guess: ALL RICKETY?

Ending our reading session with Dr. Suess, Student wondered... OH THE PLACES
SHE WILL GO?! Oh, Lord, we pray that You would pour out Your Spirit upon our children and annoint them for all that You've called them to be and do. Amen----Stormie Omartian