The Quirky Mama's guide to surviving the first year and a little bit of homeschooling!

Seeing as we are fast approaching the end of the first term of the second year we have been homeschooling. I thought I would write some quick notes about what I've found out so far.


Numero Uno:

When strangers come up to Louise or us  and asks what school she goes to  and she / we tell them we homeschool people tend to give you a look like you are crazy- as a side not we probably are  ; )


Numero Dos:

I once came across a homeschool blog called (may not be quite exact) 3 kids and a gluestick....and it really does sum up our family experiences that you really don't need to buy anything special to start homeschooling a child, Adam is probably 3 times more expensive to send to school than keeping Louise at home and homeschooling her by the time you factor in school lunches and money to the school for x,y and z.


Numero Tres:

There's lessons in  every day life. For example we stopped our Maths lesson yesterday when it was hailing and we talked about why it was hailing, why the hail turned to water when it hit the ground? why is it different to snow etc

Numero Cuatro:

Louise has really enjoyed looking back  at what she has accomplished, such as her attempting to learn her alphabet. So we definitely intend to film more of her learning so  she can see her progression.


Numero Cinco:

Practice, practice, practice!

Louise definitely accomplishes things quicker if we spend time doing the same things every day. We read and do 3 spellings everyday.

Numero Seis:

Oops I was actually gonna just post five but this is a big one for us, have activities on hand to keep the toddler entertained at the same time that school commences. Otherwise Marie demands that she want's her Playmate back. For some reason turning your elder sister into a horse is much more fun than watching her do her school work!