While home school had been our plan for a few years, I was always a bit timid about knowing exactly how to implement it. In the back of our minds, Mike and I always spoke about a back up plan for school, but we didn't really want to get away from the benefits that we saw with homeschooling... We took the plunge when we discovered a school that allowed for both class room time and home learning time. It was a bit of a last minute decision, but after a family interview, required reading of Christian Classical Education books by both parents, a summer seminar, a week long parent training class and a family BBQ, we feel so blessed to have found this school!
Big J will attend class 2 days a week and have 2 days a week of home learning (the teacher sends me, the co-teacher, the lesson plan to implement on the home learning days). In addition to his Kindergarten class, he will have Art, Music & PE. As of today, he has completed 1 classroom day and 1 home learning class. Both days went really well :).
A little bit excited & a little bit nervous... I am talking about myself!
Bags are packed and he is ready to go!
Teacher!
Class time- it is boy heavy, 9 boys and only 3 girls! Bless the teacher's heart!
Since half of his class time will be spent at home & the younger ones have home preschool, we have spent the last year or so slowly converting our home office into a functioning classroom, come see!
Welcome to our school room!
Mostly books, puzzles and activities for the kids.
Learning corner, this is where we have circle time.
Big J's work space for now...
Our 'old office' hides nicely in this cabinet!
Curriculum shelf.
Art and crafts gallery display.
Lots of fun stuff to keep the little ones busy during class time.
This is the start of a new chapter, I am excited!
3 comments:
We are so excited for all of you and the beginning of a new chapter - school years!! We hope you have a year full of blessings with fun, learning, and friendships. Way to go Josh!! And a big way to go to mom...because we all know how much you put into getting everything ready and together. Your home classroom looks amazing! I'm telling you, I needed you as my mentor!
That is just great! You are going to be a great co-teacher! Have you gone to Learning is Fun? They have a lot of teacher supplies and what not!
Wow, beautiful classroom and what a great fit for school. Have a great year!
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