I have always admired those who home-schooled their children but have been intimidated to do so myself. I set to work picking some curriculum for the year that would be interesting and suit our lifestyle. There are many options out there and it was fun to learn what styles felt the most natural for us! I was really inspired by Charlotte Mason and nature learners! I also really wanted to create a solid foundation for math that was easy enough for me to teach as well as including good grammar and phonics. This year we are doing earth science, I really like the flow of the one we picked and that I can move the weeks around to my liking based on what we are doing or what time of year it is. We are also learning the history of the Americas.
I have been trying to stay flexible and work with each kids learning style and individual level. I have enjoyed incorporating art or little field trips. I adore the variety of amazing picture books available that match up with what we are learning and often include a wealth of information with beautiful illustrations.
These pictures are from when we were just getting started. Nora has her own space and sometimes works alongside us or goes and does her own thing.
Painting outside with beet juice from the garden
Week 3 Science: Tectonic Plates
Riley enjoying her guitar again
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