Journey into Home Schooling begins

Home Schooling diary

Friday 23rd March 2007

This was the last day of formal schooling for the girls and it was a strange one.

Stephanie came home with loads of goodbye presents from her friends and birthday cards because that was also her birthday.

Jacqueline came home really upset because several of her friends had promised her a leaving present and none of them actually gave her one.

It was very strange and we even got an end of term envelope with all the stuff for next term.
It was almost as if they were not even leaving.

Part of me is really looking forward to this and another part is thinking what on earth do I do wit them at home all day?
When do we get started? Do I give them a bit of a break for a couple of weeks?
How much structure do we put into it?

I have found loads of resources to use in a classroom type situation. T
he kids have also done themselves a timetable.

Jacqueline’s is much like she had at school, but a shorter day and Stephanie’s is a bit more fluid. I think we will probably start properly the week after our holiday when Greg goes back to work.

It amazes me how quickly this has all happened.

From going back to school on 16th February to a month later being home schooled.
What a change!
More on the reasons behind it another day!

As I look at it now, I realise it was the best thing that could have happened.
It is a golden opportunity for our family to really grow together and for the children to learn what they would like to learn in a way that suits them.

Over the weekend Jacqueline, my youngest, has found herself some other friends on MSN who are home schooled so that has made her feel better.

It is a learning experience for all of us.

I would be delighted to hear of any of your experiences of home schooling. I would also love to connect with people who homne school their children.

With love and abundant blessings
Amanda Goldston