I’ve been striving to get my mojo back this past month with homeschooling.
Our time on vacation last month has made staying on schedule a challenge. I tend to be a little driven about staying on task, but who could say no to Mickey Mouse?
Being task oriented probably won’t ever change about me. And yet, every once in a while I hear a little voice within me say, “Whoa, kid! Slow down”.
These last few weeks in our homeschool have been a struggle to check off all the daily boxes. I can feel myself pushing to reach the summer finish line on time. All sorts of little things have cropped up to interfere with our getting a full week’s assignments completed within the week.
I think there is a lesson in these situations for me.
I had to take my son to the doctor yesterday to get a prescription for a lingering cold. That meant two more hours lost of our school week. I could feel some tension seeking to take root.
I had to stop myself from stressing to ask, “What is the need of this hour?”. What small step could I take right then to better our situation?
I took a deep breath, made myself a cuppa tea, and sat with my son to teach him about Lewis and Clark exploring the Louisiana Territory. I resigned to not worry about anything else. We read about two men and their companions undaunted by the wilderness, charting it for what would be the expansion of a nation. And not missing the opportunity to tell my son that it has been said that Clark is one of his ancestors from my Father-in-Law’s side of the family. My Father-in-Law gave each of our kids a set of commemorative coins of this journey years ago before they could appreciate them. We brought them out for a look.
It is important that we don’t miss the education for the sake of task completion. Taking one step at a time, not stressing, and just being faithful has us finally all caught up!
Sweet relief, I tell you!
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Good for you! That’s the kind of stuff I need to really work on.
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This is so great, and so cool that you may have been related to Clark! I too strive with learning and really helping them get the material and just plowing through to the end. We’re only in the middle of chapter 6 for math, but they KNOW the material and that is what I love!
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Oh my- yes!! I know what you mean about going through the curriculum & feeling like it’s just for the sake of working through it. I’m happy to hear that you were able to find that moment & make it a good learning experience despite what was happening. The stresses of homeschooling while keeping up on the daily things is a lot to handle. I’m sure most think we just stay home, have all the time in the world & wonder why we don’t get more done. But really- some days school is all that happens. Even tackling school & laundry in the same day can seem like a monumental task- and it is at times. Many don’t understand because they are not doing it- but please know you have my support. I know where you are coming from. Not all days will be good ones- but the important part is that we are giving our kids the best possible thing for them- our time. It’s precious & short lived & that is why it’s so important.
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Oh! How I can relate to this post! We have fallen a little behind in our homes school last week and it seems like this week has been a challenge to get back on track. I am reminding myself today, that we will finish this year, and even if we finish a few days past my scheduled time, it’s okay.
Have a beautiful day.
Marissa
xx
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Yes, my son is skipping school sick lately.
I so can understand getting behind when you have a cold…I feel like the piles of stuff never get any smaller☺ Did you get my email on how to do a two vertical photo template?
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I would imagine that one of the greatest things about homeschooling is the freedom to get off track when needed; I can also see how that would feel challenging. Sounds like you redeemed a frustrating situation. Well done!
Thank you for the party, have a great weekend
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Such a valuable lesson, and one that I struggle with often! It’s one reason we school year round, except for short breaks. I don’t know how I’d get it all done in 9 or 10 months.
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oh I think you and I are in similar places right now!
“It is important that we don’t miss the education for the sake of task completion.”
Couldn’t agree more. The journey counts. Sometimes the lessons learned during the process are invaluable.
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