To pick up from my earlier story where we announced our decision to homeschool…
As time went on, thankfully the kids kept warming up to the idea. Would we have not done it, had they not warmed up to the idea? I don't know. As one of my friends said in a comment, God's will isn't something you follow only if the kids agree. Yes. But I began to question if we were reading Him right! And could I have fought them every day for who knows how long? Anyway, I'm glad we didn't have to make that push. I think it was the whole “No homework ever again” thing that won them over. I've also been telling them things like… “You know how we always have some hot days in September when it's time to go back to school? Well, now we can go to the beach on those days and have the whole place to ourselves!”
I've been learning a lot from all of you and devouring your comments from my posts earlier this week, and wanted to say THANK YOU!
Math curriculum update:
Math is the first curriculum I'm tackling as far as deciding what we're using, and we're still leaning toward Teaching Textbooks. We're doing the assessments from the website today. After doing some sample lessons last night, we all love the teacher! He explains things so well, and the look of pride on their faces as they “got it” so easily was priceless and got me even more excited for this whole plan!
Now here's a cute video I found: 7 Lies About Homeschoolers
(By the way, I was a little offended by the Jesus part at first, the way he made following Him look nerdy, but I think he finished that clip well. I took it as a way to show that even though some homeschoolers may go to church more often than others, that doesn't make them nerds.)
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Maria says
I’ll tell you this boy is a SUPER sold out for Jesus kid. His family, and 90% of the kids who work for me are homeschooled and so super REAL. They know what the “world” stereotypes them as, can laugh at it, and can show them by their fruits that they are amazing. Most of my “kids'” have other university students be FLOORED when it is found out they were homeschooled.
By the grace of God, I know my youngest 5 will have the same story. It is a crazy blessing to be able to homeschool with a sense of humor and an even bigger sense of Jesus in your home. The rewards are innumerable.
Loved finding your blog on pinterest. Will be a follower. Check out ours if you have a chance. It is still in the baby stages. We have 8 kids, 4 businesses and a ministry, so its baby steps on the blog…
<3 Maria
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leigh says
These are HILARIOUS!!! I little too much yelling, but good. The Healthy Kid Freak Out is SOOO me! Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to following you in your journey.
Audry says
I’m so excited for your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Joy at The Liberated Kitchen says
You really should take a look at Life of Fred for math! It’s hilarious and totally different than anything they’ve gotten in school, while focusing on real mastery of the concepts. Sometimes I’ve had to supplement with extra problems, but that’s been easy enough for me to do. The author of the book will even respond to emails from your kids if they have problems!
Life of Fred has some Christianity in it. Fred goes to church, and sometimes Bible stories are mentioned or Bible verses are cited.
Anyway, I’ve been homeschooling since my kids were born and now they are 11 and 13. If you’d like to talk feel free to give me a call! 503-913-0923. (Yes, it’s fine my number is public.)
Amy says
LOVE this! God is good.