*The complete tales of Beatrix Potter
*Red fairy book
*The Blue fairy book
*Yellow fairy book
*Kate Greenaway's Language of flowers
Monday
Library
I decided last night to just get the books we need to complete the Angelicum Academy Curriculum from the library,instead of spending more money at this time. I went online and was so thrilled to see they had all the books I needed...yippeee...I have ordered them and can't wait to go pick them up. Is anyone else having as much fun as I am? I'm hoping that my enthusiasm is contagious and the kids will pick it up...LOL.
On a side note, I think Sarah is getting ready to read here. Both of the kids know all their letters and their sounds...but Sarah is actually starting to put them together in small words. I've read that some people have qualms about kids learning too early...my method is just to expose them to things and allow them to go at their own pace...I have no intention of pushing them OR HOLDING THEM BACK! I figure that's what homeschooling is all about...kids discovering life at their own pace!
Now...I think I need to find a hospital theme to teach since we've been spening so much time there due to my dad. Sarah already loves everything medical and tells 'vovo' that she's his doctor.
On a side note, I think Sarah is getting ready to read here. Both of the kids know all their letters and their sounds...but Sarah is actually starting to put them together in small words. I've read that some people have qualms about kids learning too early...my method is just to expose them to things and allow them to go at their own pace...I have no intention of pushing them OR HOLDING THEM BACK! I figure that's what homeschooling is all about...kids discovering life at their own pace!
Now...I think I need to find a hospital theme to teach since we've been spening so much time there due to my dad. Sarah already loves everything medical and tells 'vovo' that she's his doctor.
Saturday
Friday
Skills lists
--->Skills lists by Michele Lewis-Abecedarian Academy Homepreschool
Comprehensive skills list for ages 2, 3, and 4
Comprehensive skills list for ages 2, 3, and 4
Thursday
Little Saints
Little Saints - A Catholic Preschool Program
I bought this program a while ago and didn't immediately fall in love with it. So I picked it up again after having reviewd the Angelicum Academy stuff and it is kind of growing on me. Maybe a combination of the two?
Gosh if choosing a preschool curiculum is this difficult, what will the next grades be like?
I bought this program a while ago and didn't immediately fall in love with it. So I picked it up again after having reviewd the Angelicum Academy stuff and it is kind of growing on me. Maybe a combination of the two?
Gosh if choosing a preschool curiculum is this difficult, what will the next grades be like?
Daily Routine
Gratia Plena - Simply Living a Life of Grace:
"Kids Daily Routines
7:30 am
*Wake up
*Wash up
*Get Dressed
*Make bed
8:15 am
*Morning Prayers...music time
8:30 am
*Breakfast
9:00 am
*School Time
10:30 am
*Recess
11:00 am
*Snack/ Lunch
11:30 am
*Nap or quiet time
2:00 pm
*Snack / Lunch
2:30 pm
*Arts & Crafts
3:30 pm
*Reading Time
4:00 pm
*TV/Video Time
5:00 pm
*Free Play
6:00 pm
*Dinner
*Clean up
7:00 pm
*Family Time
8:00 pm
*Wash up
*Put on PJ's
*Read Story
*Prayers"
I had set this up a while ago, and we have gotten away from it recently but I think it is time to get back to it...making a special effort during Lent which begins next week. I think this will help in curbing their tv habit. It's been pretty bad since they were sick a couple of weeks ago...minha culpa...but so be it...observe and correct.
Our Favorite Rocket Ship(lyrics)
"We're going on a trip in our favorite rocket ship, Zooming through the sky... Little Einsteins
Climb aboard, get ready to explore There's so much to find, Little Einsteins.
We're going on a mission, start the countdown 5, 4, 3,2,1
Everyone to rocket, rev it up now RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
We're going on a trip in our favorite rocket ship Zooming through the sky, Little Einsteins
climb aboard, get ready to explore There's so much to find, Little Einsteins
come On - Let's Go - Little Einsteins We need you, Little Einsteins"
Climb aboard, get ready to explore There's so much to find, Little Einsteins.
We're going on a mission, start the countdown 5, 4, 3,2,1
Everyone to rocket, rev it up now RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
We're going on a trip in our favorite rocket ship Zooming through the sky, Little Einsteins
climb aboard, get ready to explore There's so much to find, Little Einsteins
come On - Let's Go - Little Einsteins We need you, Little Einsteins"
The Heart of the Matter
...In the Presence of God: "Any ideas on how to encourage ministries? I'm thinking that it probably starts with helping others discover their gifts and encourage them to put them to use. "
So now I've started quoting myself...LOL. Anyway...as I was writing this for my other blog, I realized how important it is to do this for our own children...this actually goes right to the heart of what parenting and homeschooling is about...helping our children find their 'gifts' and encouraging them to put it to use.
keeping them safe...
USCCB - (NAB) - February 23, 2006:
"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin,
it would be better for him if a great millstone
were put around his neck
and he were thrown into the sea."
I think one of my greatest responsiblities in my calling to homeschool is to keep my children away from sin. I know that I can't protect them in bubble wrap and have them be safe for ever...it's not about that. It's about educating their consciences and allowing their own love for God grow. For me that precedes anything I can teach them about Language Arts or Math.
Last night before bedtime, Sarah said a Hail Mary...she did a mama's heart proud!
Now about sin...hmmm...how to help them curb some of their ocasional bad behavior? I suppose love, patience and good example go a long way...
Wednesday
We received our books
The stuff I ordered from Angellicum Academy arrived today...most of it anyway...some of it is still on back order. I'm really pleased with books I've received though, I just need to figure out what I'm going to do about the lesson plan. We are doing the 'Nursery' program since it was recommended for age 3, but I skipped some of the items they offered since the kids already know their alphabet, numbers up to 10, colors and shapes really well. Now when I looked at the lesson plan that they have set up, it seems that this is mostly what it is about. They still need practice with writing their letters, so maybe we'll do a review with a focus on writing. They also didn't include religion as part of the lesson plan and yet that is the majority of the books that I bought. So...I'm not quite sure yet how I'm going to put this all together...but we're getting excited.
Tuesday
My Assistant...
The kids are in the living room at the moment while I get some chores done around the house. I just checked in on them and they are sitting on the couch...Sarah is 'reading' to Christian...LOL.
She also helped me with breakfast this morning...we made Macaroni and Cheese...what...that's not breakfast food? It is at my house...LOL. We had a good lesson about the different forms of water as she saw it boiling and the steam coming out of the pot. I love 'homeschooling'.
She also helped me with breakfast this morning...we made Macaroni and Cheese...what...that's not breakfast food? It is at my house...LOL. We had a good lesson about the different forms of water as she saw it boiling and the steam coming out of the pot. I love 'homeschooling'.
Saturday
Teacher's Aid
Reflections on the Daily Mass Readings:
"We are not so much a teacher as we are a 'Teacher's aid.' Only the Lord is the Teacher (Mt 23:10). We are His mouthpieces. The Holy Spirit will teach us 'what to say and how to speak' (Jn 12:49). We will be called to the stricter account (Jas 3:1). Since we have been given much, that is, the incomparable privilege of teaching people about almighty God, much will be required of us (Lk 12:48). We must not grow lazy (Heb 6:12), for He Whom we serve is the eternal God (Rm 12:11)."
"We are not so much a teacher as we are a 'Teacher's aid.' Only the Lord is the Teacher (Mt 23:10). We are His mouthpieces. The Holy Spirit will teach us 'what to say and how to speak' (Jn 12:49). We will be called to the stricter account (Jas 3:1). Since we have been given much, that is, the incomparable privilege of teaching people about almighty God, much will be required of us (Lk 12:48). We must not grow lazy (Heb 6:12), for He Whom we serve is the eternal God (Rm 12:11)."
Teaching and ships?
USCCB - (NAB) - February 18, 2006:
"Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters,
for you realize that we will be judged more strictly,
for we all fall short in many respects.
If anyone does not fall short in speech, he is a perfect man,
able to bridle the whole body also.
If we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us,
we also guide their whole bodies.
It is the same with ships:
even though they are so large and driven by fierce winds,
they are steered by a very small rudder
wherever the pilot's inclination wishes.
In the same way the tongue is a small member
and yet has great pretensions.
"
I went to Mass this morning and the first reading REALLY spoke to my homeschooling endeavors...see the highlited parts...isn't that too funny.
I think the Lord is warning me here of things to come...I know that I will be judged more strictly...not only by others but by Him too...I have an incredible responsibility on my hands...what an assignment He has handed to me. I'm humbled...I'm so small and certainly NOT worthy of this honor and I do find it an honor to be able to guide my children through all aspects of their education...to help God in forming them into the people that He wants them to be.
The part about the ship? That was just God giving me His nod to 'Our Little Rocket Ship'...how cool is that? I'm the very small rudder being steered by the Great Pilot Himself.
Tuesday
Ages to Report
Ages to Report: "Ages to Begin and Stop Reporting to the Local School District
In Massachusetts, the Board of Education is delegated by the legislature to set the minimum and maximum ages of school attendance. The Board of Education, through the Department of Education Regulations, has set ages 6-16 as those required for attendance. "
Ok...so we've got some time...LOL. Sarah is going to be 4 in mid May and Christian 3 at the end of August. Never too early to get prepared though. Anyway...that's just the ages that we need to report to the school system...we will be starting with Pre-K...so we'll be well in our way by then.
Come join us on our journey...
Figure I'd start a 'homeschooling blog', since we are getting ready for take off...it'll be fun to document the journey.
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