summer school

 

Years ago we did lessons straight through the summer, but when we started moving around the last 5 years, we had to take summer break.  Now that we are finally in one spot and I can get back into the groove of life I'm excited to be schooling through the summer.  I've always had a pretty relaxed attitude about schooling...more of an "unschooling" mind set, or what I like to call "natural" learning.  We have used several different curriculums over the years, not really finding a favorite, but leaning more toward the Mennonite curriculum.  It's pretty plain and to the point, but it's simplicity is what I like about it...no bright colors and not to many words.  This summer I have found this curriculum...Christian Light Education.  I've got the books in and am excited to begin.  Summer is a great time to school because it's so hot out by mid morning to early afternoon.  So I figure if we do a bit in the late a.m. and a bit more in the early afternoon we will have plenty of time to get the other things done we need to do and have time for swimming (not in the worst part of the day).  I also like summer school because it gives the children something to keep them busy on long days.  I could go on and on about schooling and maybe I'll talk about some different ways we go through it on a different day.

 

Blessings,

Joyful Mother