In my life this week… I took the girls to the Children's Museum this week. It was a wonderful afternoon full of hands-on fun. As I watched them paint, create, interact, climb and play...I realized this museum had all the things I loved about Waldorf (method)!
In our homeschool this week… Continuing our full transition to Waldorf. It is a good fit for our family. I started my post series on homeschooling special needs. If you want to read the first post from that series, click here. My son Timothy is helping with our new chickens in the brooder. I am so happy that our backyard flock has been a project that he could fully participate in and enjoy. They are teaching him a love for all small things, to have gentle hands, new vocabulary, and the joys of science. He is teaching me that if you don't give up and look hard enough you will find something that works for your special homeschoolers!
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share… Find what works for your family. This may take awhile. Be patient with yourself (and others) while you are figuring things out. You didn't know what foods you liked until you tried them and the same can be said for most homeschool curriculums and methodologies.
I am inspired by… childhood. Where faeries are real and a silk scarf magically turns into 100 things before lunchtime.
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing… no where extra, unless you count a myriad of Nutcracker rehearsals!...and we are very excited that Mr. Darcy's parents are coming this week and staying through the Thanksgiving holiday. Our kids are so excited for some Grandma Ann/Grandpa Bill time!
My favorite thing this week was… our eldest daughter started violin/Irish fiddle lessons two months ago. She can now play "Twinkle twinkle, little star". I love the look of pride on her face when she is finished, oh wait, that's my face ;-)
What’s working/not working for us… When I get up early, way before the kids, the day flows. When I don't, it doesn't.
Questions/thoughts I have… I write my blog posts at night and have them scheduled to post in the mornings. I decided this school year to limit my pc time to when the kids are in bed. I think this is important to show them as "unplugged" a life as possible...
Things I’m working on… total minimalism overhaul in the house in my free time. Closets, drawers, counters...no area is safe. Funny how upcoming visits from the inlaws really inspire a person to deep clean and organize ;-)
I’m reading… Persuasion by Jane Austen
I’m grateful for… my family, my friends, good support systems, homeschooling, education, and all good things!
I’m praying for… God to lead me so that I may lead my children's hearts where they need to go.
A photo, video, link, or quote to share… Starfall is a free phonics program for children preschool-2nd grade. To learn more about different ways you can utilize Starfall in your homeschool click here.
Here is me and Timothy (on a hayride), Oct 2011...
Blessings! Here is me and Timothy (on a hayride), Oct 2011...
I am the same way about getting up before the kids! And I completely agree that every family needs to find what works for them!
ReplyDeleteI can truly appreciate your advice on finding what works for your individual family. I'm in the midst of making a transition and although difficult, I'm praying that we'll be better for the change. I also love what you wrote about fairies and silk scarves...brought many memories to mind with three girls in our house ;)
ReplyDeleteTheresa, isnt that the truth? I hate days the kids beat me up...I feel like I am playing catch up all day on those days!
ReplyDeleteCarrie, Will also be praying that the change you speak of works to the greater good for your family! and aren't little girls with all their dress up, faily play, scarv-ey goodness so wonderful?
It's so much fun when the music lessons actually produce music!!! :) Congrats!
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