Thinking like a homeschooler part 2
Follow up from previous conversation on thinking like a homeschoolers.
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New School Year, New Habits
If there are any problems in our homeschool, they are caused by me.
I have to face the fact that I am a bit scattered and inconsistent in my own habits, so how can I expect better from the kids.
Seeing as this is my last two years with my near-grown kiddies, I have to do better if I expect them to go into adulthood with good living habits.
So, I have set myself an hourly schedule, starting with me getting up an hour before the kids to exercise and for quiet time. This is followed by making breakfast, no matter how simple, and getting in some daily exercise.
Starting this morning, I already lost an hour so I didn't exercise or get quiet time. Even so I feel very refreshed from having a nice breakfast and getting showered and prettied up early. Now I have a full hour to dedicate to blogging before I have to start writing articles (to earn the Benjamins).
My other scheduled items for the day are two 3-hour blocks for working and time to make dinner and do some housekeeping.
Remember, kids will only do what they see us doing. We can talk until we are blue in the face, but actions speak louder than words.
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I have to face the fact that I am a bit scattered and inconsistent in my own habits, so how can I expect better from the kids.
Seeing as this is my last two years with my near-grown kiddies, I have to do better if I expect them to go into adulthood with good living habits.
So, I have set myself an hourly schedule, starting with me getting up an hour before the kids to exercise and for quiet time. This is followed by making breakfast, no matter how simple, and getting in some daily exercise.
Starting this morning, I already lost an hour so I didn't exercise or get quiet time. Even so I feel very refreshed from having a nice breakfast and getting showered and prettied up early. Now I have a full hour to dedicate to blogging before I have to start writing articles (to earn the Benjamins).
My other scheduled items for the day are two 3-hour blocks for working and time to make dinner and do some housekeeping.
Remember, kids will only do what they see us doing. We can talk until we are blue in the face, but actions speak louder than words.
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My role of homeschooling mom of Jr. and Sr.
When homeschoolers are older like mine, the role of the homeschooling mom drastically changes. Some of my roles are:
Debate partner: Because EVERYTHING I say turns into a long drawn out conversation.
Guidance Counselor: As we prepare for college entry.
Academic coach: As I help them navigate the requirements of different teachers to make it to the finish line of a good grade.
Taxi Driver: As they have to be everywhere, and at the same time
Nervous passenger: As they begin to drive me places.
Maid: As they are far too busy to clean up after themselves.
Life coach: As I try to impart to them years of knowledge and experience.
There is so much more, but these are the things on my mind this evening.
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Debate partner: Because EVERYTHING I say turns into a long drawn out conversation.
Guidance Counselor: As we prepare for college entry.
Academic coach: As I help them navigate the requirements of different teachers to make it to the finish line of a good grade.
Taxi Driver: As they have to be everywhere, and at the same time
Nervous passenger: As they begin to drive me places.
Maid: As they are far too busy to clean up after themselves.
Life coach: As I try to impart to them years of knowledge and experience.
There is so much more, but these are the things on my mind this evening.
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Bargain shopping for college
I spent the summer watching my niece and almost-son prepare to go to college. The last of the two, my niece leaves in the morning. As I have a child starting college in the fall, and another the next year, I am very interested in the process of gearing up to go to college. It just looks plain expensive.
Being the consummate planner, I have purchased two trunks and have began to put things aside for my son. This way, I can purchase items he will need on clearance, and pay less than what I am watching others pay. I am excited about the prospect of having an excuse to budget shop for the next two year.
The subject of textbooks is a bit scary to me though. First, the amount of time you have to shop for college books is severely limited. You don't get your textbook list until a week or two before school at most. Second, there are no clearance sales to help you stockpile textbooks.
My friend did have some success at getting textbooks for less than half price from Amazon.com. There were ebook options and used book options. The only problem was shipping time for the books in print. If you have a source for a great textbook option, please drop a note.
Being the consummate planner, I have purchased two trunks and have began to put things aside for my son. This way, I can purchase items he will need on clearance, and pay less than what I am watching others pay. I am excited about the prospect of having an excuse to budget shop for the next two year.
The subject of textbooks is a bit scary to me though. First, the amount of time you have to shop for college books is severely limited. You don't get your textbook list until a week or two before school at most. Second, there are no clearance sales to help you stockpile textbooks.
My friend did have some success at getting textbooks for less than half price from Amazon.com. There were ebook options and used book options. The only problem was shipping time for the books in print. If you have a source for a great textbook option, please drop a note.
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