Homeschool again
Well, here in GA our homeschool year has been well underway for over a month. The kids that go to school on base and also out in the public schools off base start way earlier than I was used to as a kid. They start at the beginning of Aug! When I was in school, sometime we wouldn’t start until after labor day. Crazy! I’m guessing it may be because in the South the weather is so much warmer and its better if the kids’ summer is from Mayish to July rather than June – Aug. Believe me, no one wants to be outside playing in August in GA! On base, part of the reason school is early is because the student are given more breaks throughout the school year that seem to coincide with base breaks and closures. All the better for the kids to have some time with their military parent while they are not deployed!
As for the Franklin family, we started school in early August as well. Not because we wanted to follow any particular district’s schedule, but mainly to help me free up some time for when baby #4 makes an appearance. Now, I can take off for about a month after the baby’s due and not really go into “summertime.” We’ll see how it goes. That one of the great things I like about homeschooling. It’s flexibility. I can have school any day I want and any time I want as long as I get my required 4 1/2 hours in. Sometimes getting that much time in is a little like pulling teeth, especially when my son is in a crabby mood (like today).
I learn more and more as I homeschool and it I am constantly changing how I do things. I may start out may lesson plans one way or with a certain amount of information in them and realize after a week or two I need to make an adjustment. If my son is really antsy one day, I put in more “playtime” or “recess” or game time. I like being able to adjust to the needs of my child. Even though, sometimes I have to admit, I wish he would just sit down and do his work quickly and quietly!
I’m glad I have had this opportunity to homeschool my son (who is now in 1st grade) and my daughter (who is in pre-K). At this point I think it is something I would love to keep doing, but you never know what may happen in the future! I’ll continue to pray for God’s guidance and direction! Keep up the good work homeschooling parents out there!
A Little Bit of Everything 