August is almost over and we are just weeks away from the new school year beginning. I usually feel a certain amount of dread and a lot of pressure as this time approaches. I am a homeschooling mom and this means a I have a lot on my plate. This year I feel a certain amount of indifference. I have had a pretty hard Summer and so maybe there just isn't the usual energy in me to devote to anxiety. Anyway, I'll take it. I am thankful not to feel like I might fail.
I homeschool my children, and this year I will have one in grade 9, one in grade 6 (with some adaptions) and one in grade 3 (with some adaptions). Things I love about homeschooling are all the things I personally learn that I didn't pay attention to in school! It is amazing. I also love it when my children are actually interested and enjoy what they are learning. I dont have a single child that likes to 'sit and learn' and I am someone who like to sit and learn. This always poses a challenge. I try to give them some balance between learning to sit and learn, but also learning the way they enjoy most.
My grade niner has actually been doing school all Summer so she has had a bit of a head start on the year which is great. I have done some planning and I think we have all that we need in regards to curriculum. I am now trying to get my house feeling a bit more organized so I can step into routine as this Summer we have had none. Last school year I had to do quite a bit of driving each day and I found it quite draining so this year things are different.
If I was going to give a tip to any homeschooling mom I would say this:
Just take things one day at a time and do what you can. If you can't do something one day ~ there is always tomorrow ~ and the whole Summer if need be!!
May your school year be lovely :)
Love Tansy
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