So I feel a bit guilty doing this since I haven't been actively participating in this forum the past few months but if you have questions feel free to ask them.
My children are six, four and eighteen months. We are extremely relaxed right now. We have a tumbling class for my six and four year old every monday as a physical outlet for the colder months and we go to story hour every wednesday. There is an excellent HS group 20-25 minutes from here but we've only been once because it requires me driving in a fairly busy city and I am a nervous driver.
Most of our days go something like this, get up, breakfast, cleaning, playing, nap time for toddler, stories, playing, dinner, playing, bath , stories and bedtime. When I can I throw in board games with the older two, play blocks, puppets or some other game. Sometimes we look up video's online or other resources when my kids have a question I can't answer. I like to throw in the occasional science experiment and answer whatever questions my kids throw at me. We go to the library in the evening with dad when we need to turn in books or want new ones. Most of our books are still packed from our move in March because we need bookshelves. We go to the homes of friends to play when we feel like it. A few days ago we met up with some friends and went sledding.
I'm afraid I've fallen into a bad rut these past few months. I believe a lot of un-controlled imaginative play is needed when they are this young but I have not been interacting with them enough. I need to get off my rear, do some much needed cleaning and pull out some of our new board games. Plus I really need to spice up our reading, it's been slacking as well. Maybe this spotlight is the kick in the pants I need.
My children are six, four and eighteen months. We are extremely relaxed right now. We have a tumbling class for my six and four year old every monday as a physical outlet for the colder months and we go to story hour every wednesday. There is an excellent HS group 20-25 minutes from here but we've only been once because it requires me driving in a fairly busy city and I am a nervous driver.
Most of our days go something like this, get up, breakfast, cleaning, playing, nap time for toddler, stories, playing, dinner, playing, bath , stories and bedtime. When I can I throw in board games with the older two, play blocks, puppets or some other game. Sometimes we look up video's online or other resources when my kids have a question I can't answer. I like to throw in the occasional science experiment and answer whatever questions my kids throw at me. We go to the library in the evening with dad when we need to turn in books or want new ones. Most of our books are still packed from our move in March because we need bookshelves. We go to the homes of friends to play when we feel like it. A few days ago we met up with some friends and went sledding.
I'm afraid I've fallen into a bad rut these past few months. I believe a lot of un-controlled imaginative play is needed when they are this young but I have not been interacting with them enough. I need to get off my rear, do some much needed cleaning and pull out some of our new board games. Plus I really need to spice up our reading, it's been slacking as well. Maybe this spotlight is the kick in the pants I need.
Yay, a new spotlight! Nice to "meet" ya.
My boys like puppets too-we make popcicle stick puppets in whatever topic they are into.
hen/how did you make the decision to homeschool? Is your family supportive?
I get very stressed if I am out for a long time with all three kids and no one but me.
