I’d like to say that this was the best school year ever, but it was not. I am terribly behind in my schedule and what I planned for the year.

Math was particularly troublesome but we managed to get back on track. We stopped for a month just to work on basic arithmetic drills which were much needed and definitely helped with our regular math program. Thanks to the Math Rider review, I was able to pinpoint where exactly my son needed help with basic arithmetic.

We’re continuing along with french and latin, we’re a bit behind in Latin because we stopped to work on other things, but I think we’ll put it away for the rest of the year to concentrate on other subjects. [Read more...]

I’m in need of some motivation, with all that is going on, I can’t seem to get my head into writing.

I love blogging and started this blog to write and share what I know about homeschooling. I love it. However, there were so many reviews last month that I think I was a little overwhelmed.

Things are slowing down, review wise, so I hope to bring some better content to this blog.

I only have so many hours in the day, and finding time to blog after homeschooling my kids is just draining.

I can only do so much. I want to write because it’s something fun and not something that I have to do, which makes it feel even more overwhelming.

I’m taking some much need mommy time tomorrow, and hopefully I can get refocused.

Here is my little rant, over for now.

When things don’t go as planned, I’m always happy that we school year round.

Homeschooling is a lifestyle, and with life, unexpected things arise. You may face illness, unexpected family issues, and changes. Since we must always adapt to whatever life throws at us. Our homeschool must adapt as well.

Homeschooling doesn’t have to be from 9 to 3pm, Monday to Fridays. It can really take place whenever you want it to, whatever works for your family.

We are not morning people here so school doesn’t start until 10am.

We school 5 days a week with a half day on Fridays to accommodate library trips or errands that I need to run then.

We school year round starting in September until May and then have a lighter schedule in the summer months.

The winters are cold here and we are most productive then. We want to enjoy our summers so we spend a lot of time outdoors. [Read more...]

I was on the search for our next read aloud and looked to my list from the beginning of the year. I brought it home and within the first couple of chapters I knew that I had made the wrong choice.

I take a lot of time planning what books we’ll read the next year based on several reading lists and then looking at our time period that we’ll be studying as well. I also read the quick synopsis on the library info page to make sure it will be interesting and suited to my son’s taste.

When I got the book from the library, I even looked at the back of the book which had reviews. Several of them stated how the book was filled with humour and quite funny.

I read the summary of the plot and while it did state that guests of the story would attend the reading of a will, I thought it would just be covered in a chapter or two and then the plot would move on. [Read more...]

If you are looking for help for the distracted homeschooler, take a look at my guest post over at Ben and me.

I have a little, well  not so little anymore, distracted, busy boy who usually has his mind on everything but his school work.

What can you do to make sure you don’t turn into a grumpy, nagging mommy?

Take a look at my blog post over at The Schoolhouse Review Crew where they are highlighting homeschoolers from around the world.

Monday – China by enCouragement

Tuesday - Germany by Only Passionate Curiosity

Wednesday – Me!!!!

Thursday – Australia by Every Bed of Roses

Friday – United Kingdom by Delivering Grace

Saturday – Philippines by My Tropical Home

My word for this year is complete, I get started on so many projects that I never finish. I have grand ideas that I want to implement and it never gets done.

This is the year I want to complete what I start.

• I want to complete my thesis, which will be done at the end of this month
• I want to complete some science printables to share
• I want to make sure that we complete our schedule for the day
• I want to complete our math curriculum
• I want to complete more science experiments with my children
• I want to complete the decluttering that I started a few weeks ago
• I want to make sure that I keep myself complete by working out consistently and eating healthy

I successfully defended my thesis last month but still have edits to do to my thesis until I’m officially done, so I’m working on that one first and foremost. [Read more...]