Getting Ready for Back to (Home)School

 We received all of our new curriculum this week and it almost felt like Christmas! The new books are so nice and clean and really make me excited for starting our school year. We are using Abeka books this year for our homeschooling. 

Little W is starting K4 this year, since he won't turn five until December. He's very excited!

Baby I was hoping that there would be toys in the boxes. Haha!

Even though he won't officially be in school, he will no doubt pick up some new

knowledge from his big brothers. 

While not quite as excited as their little brothers, the two older boys (5th and 6th grades) are pleased that I was able to work out their school schedule to being only four days a week.

They said, "That's much better than public school!"

Yes, son. Yes it is.

:)

First Day of School

Oldest Daughter started school last week at the local high school. She is a sophomore.The two boys started homeschool today. Son "J", who is in 2nd grade, loves school and couldn't wait to start, but Son "P", 4th grade, says he hates school.

First Day of School, #1

The girls started school this week, about 15 miles into town. The Oldest is a freshman, and the Youngest is now in 7th grade. The Boys will be staying home to school here with me. They have no interest in "real" school anyway. :-)

First Day of School

Despite their sleepy appearances, the kids did very well at the first day of school. After having been public schooled for the last two years, I could easily see where they were excelling and/or lacking. I love homeschooling because we can cater our curriculum to the children's needs, and address issues that may otherwise be glossed over in "regular" school.

 

Oldest son is in second grade, and gets distracted easily. I can see now why he was always getting in trouble at public school.

Oldest daughter is in eighth grade and is a self-learner. She needs very little direction and is very disciplined to do what needs to be done.

Youngest daughter is very creative- however, she has difficulties in certain areas of math. But her writing skills are excellent!

 

 Youngest son is in kindergarten and loves school!

 

 It was SO fun to watch the PE class! The kids were all good sports and did their best at performing a variety of workouts.