Continuing with ‘Back to Homeschool Week’ over at ‘i have to say…’
Thursday, August 9—If I had only known…
What have you learned on your homeschooling journey? What would you/did you change? This is an opportunity to encourage others who are just starting out or who are struggling with issues that seem unsolvable. It is also a perfect opportunity to tell us about one of those days made you want to throw in the towel. A funny story? Perfect!Considering this is our first year of homeschooling, I don’t have much to say on the topic, but I will be eagerly reading the wise advice of the other participating women! Give me a few years, and I am sure I will have numerous points on which I was all wrong or mistaken or off-track.
One of the things I can see myself struggling with is the desire to make everything ‘educational.’ It is hard to find a balance between creating a lifestyle of learning with letting kids be kids. I want the boys to have many opportunities for free, imaginative play without interference, but I catch myself trying to make their play ‘purposeful.’ It is doubly hard when I am constantly fighting my lack of self-discipline or the chaos that naturally comes with having three very young boys. I feel like I have to ‘fit in some learning’ at each available moment that presents itself. Being aware of this tendency is hopefully the first step in maintaining a healthy balance.