One of the great things about homeschooling is that it can be so laid back. That works out great for our family cause we can get overwhelmed pretty easily. Today was one of those days. There is so much to do around here and people kept calling and it was turning into one of those days for all of us. The kids were on edge and it wouldn't be a very productive day if we stuck to our "typical" schedule. So, instead we worked on some chores and then took some letters out of a banana game we have (similar to scrabble) and let the kids see how many words they could make with the letters. I read to the kids and we just took it from there.
I love being able to take ques from my kids and teach according to what they need and not what some stranger thinks my kids should be learning and how. My kids have always enjoyed more of the hands on stuff rather than book learning the way most public schools teach. I also have been able to learn so much through schooling my kids and we are so much closer than we would be if I sent them off every day to come home just in time for dinner and bed. I can't imagine letting society raise my children instead of me. The world is so much worse than it was when I was a child and it was bad enough then. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying homeschooling is for everyone. For some families, public or private school works fine. Some people think I am crazy, but I am just doin' what I think is best for my family as I am sure they are doing for theirs. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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