Our Little Corner: School Planning

Saturday, August 8, 2009

School Planning

I've been very busy preparing for our upcoming school year. There's been lots to do. Writing lesson plans for 4 children & 4 different grade levels, printing off worksheets & fun things to do, planning possible field trips, making schedules & charts, setting up the ideas for workboxes & printing, coloring & cutting out file folder games. I'm planning on starting school with my middle 3 on August 17th. Sweet Pea is away visiting in MA & NH so she'll start on the 19th. The middle ones are very eager to begin.

I'm hoping with this start date and only a brief stop for Thanksgiving and 2 weeks off at Christmas we will end our year sometime in May. I have also allowed for a week's worth of missed days for whatever reason - illness, appointments, visitors, etc.

Ive been wondering...........when does everyone else plan to start? Are you going to school pretty much non-stop til spring or summer? When do you plan to take breaks? When do you see your school year wrapping up? I love hearing how others plan & carry out their years. Please chime in and share what you do!

2 comments:

MelRae said...: Hi Kristine!
We're starting officially Aug 31st, but my oldest will start a week before, on Aug 24th. I need the later start date this year, with the new baby. Actually, some of the children want to start now! I'm the one who's not ready. We're studying Frontiersman/Indians this semester and I plan to start sewing our buckskins this coming week. :) We'll take only 3 days off at Thanksgiving, with the olders still doing basic school most of those days. We'll take two weeks off at Christmas, plus one week Spring Break, and will finish up most of us in May. One of mine always finishes in April, but she is a goal focused girl. ;)

Have fun!
MelRae; Sunday, August 09, 2009
Megan said...: Kristine,
I really enjoyed looking at your school planning stuff! What a super job you've done. It's amazing that you've found time to do all of that research, printing, coloring, etc. with everything else going on. It inspired me to begin tackling my final preparations (which I have been DREADING). We start just after Labor Day and take 3 weeks off in the year (2 full weeks at Christmas and two half-weeks during Feb. and April. During our half weeks, we keep up with Readers but skip Math, Grammar, etc.). That way we don't lose momentum. Can't wait to hear about your back to school festivities! In the meantime, enjoy your staycation.; Thursday, August 13, 2009

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2012

It was a year full of learning not only educational-wise but life lessons too. We have come to treasure those we love more than ever. Family time is to be savored and memories to be created and viewed as priceless. And our Lord is to be praised, trusted & loved.

We are enjoying our summer. It is full to overflowing with VBS volunteering & attending, Taekwondo, park playdates, gardening, Staycation, camp, birthday parties, visits from loved ones, adventures & day trips, friends, outdoor fun, swimming, summer treats, church & lots of trips to the library. It is wonderful to have some time to renew & relax.

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It is hard to believe we are in our 12th year of homeschooling. Where does the time go? It seems as if I should feel like an expert by now. But that's not the case. I learn more every year & always look forward to the opportunity to grow.

This year we have made some big changes. At first I was a little cautious wondering how we would handle this. But God has been amazingly gracious. We have made many new & wonderful friends. Even with cutting back our schedule is full to overflowing with fantastic & fun opportunities & experiences.

I look forward to seeing what more God has in store for us this year and sharing it with you, our friends & family.

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She is here! Safe & sound & BEAUTIFUL! We are all wrapped around her little fingers. Our little princess arrived on
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