Well, it was a rough start with both kids resisting big time to getting back into it. They both couldn't understand how I could be so cruel ! I mean, fancy getting them off playstation and computer games to do WORK! I try to be so nice, but in the end, they just gotta do it. Then its all over and we can do the fun stuff. But no, they had to do it the hard way.
Well, dh and I read the riot act, said no more bullying mum, whinging etc, and lo and behold it worked. The rest of the week has gone beautifully, we covered lots of work, and they are enjoying it! We discovered Jared can remember his times tables up to 7 (all he has studied, apart from 10 and 11) even though he hadn't heard or looked at one for 3 months. He also remembered the words to the Owl and the Pussycat even though we hadn't really tried so hard to memorise it. And, he can write more than he could last year, and took an interest in it. Amazing. Such a thrill to see them improve. It sometimes seems like, particularly with my pencil allergic son, we are never getting anywhere. Then, wow, there's a jump in ability.
My daughter loves calligraphy, poetry, and writing stories on the computer (and finding ilustrations for them). She doesn't like Saxon maths, but I mix it with Singapore and she does it. She doesn't seem to have any weak areas particularly, just clear preferences! But she is such a joy to work with, because she is very responsive and enjoys a large part of her work.
So, its been a good week. Only thing missing are the social activities, the music/ gym/Latin/Scout classes. That starts next week. I am so looking forward to the school kids going back to school so we can have the supermarket, the pool, the beach, the parks etc back to ourselves during the day!
We just finished reading King Arthur and the Round Table, and we are just starting the Hobbit together. I just love that part of the day. Jared is reading Dr Dolittle and Gen has just finished the King of Ireland's Son. We are all enjoying Medieval History. We didnt enjoy Beowulf so much, but it was ok. The kids are doing big artist sketch book projects for history this year, and they are already looking great.
OK, I need to get off the computer now. Today I got off most of my yahoo groups. I need to back off and stop doing so much research and online socialising, its time. Its so addictive. I feel like I have my act pretty much together this year, I can just relax and coast and begin.
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I just read you for the first time. Wondered how you have taught your daughter to find illustrations an the internet for her writing. I have a 9,7,5 daughter and a 3 son and I want my daughters to start using the computer to write for fun. I have set up e-mail for them to write to friends, will be having them do an online family newsletter and wondered what you are doing? Thanks
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