Each has a back pack and they fit under one of the benches when we aren't using them |
We are committed to
making the most of the unique experiences which come our way through full-time
RV'ing. We are also committed to maintaining a high level of academics for our
older children. Our previous six
home-school graduates have all been accepted into college and have done well
there. We are committed to being sure we provide Nolan with the same level of
education so that he has the same opportunities if he should desire them.
It has been noted we
had a WHOLE LOTTA fun in Washington and Oregon during September and October. We
racked up oodles of school days and lots of amazing field trips. Many of them
tied in with history or science. Some were just plain ole fun. During this time the kids kept up with
"table school," but we didn't worry too much about doing "full
weeks" of the rest of our book school (history, lit, art appreciation,
church history, science). We have noted we get MUCH more work done in the
trailer. Many of the distractions we are used to are gone. Neither Michael nor I have any outside
ministry commitments during this season. We have found campgrounds to be great
places for school. Many of our neighbors are Senior Citizens. They are
genuinely interested in how we are making the lifestyle work for us and are
supportive of our choices. The kids are well-behaved and polite, and they enjoy
chatting with them. The rest of our
neighbors seem to work during the day, and their kids are in public school- lots
of quiet/undistracted time for school.
Our plan has always
been to stop for extended times and get a LOT of school work done during those
times. That is just what we are doing. We are averaging 1.5 - 2 weeks of
"book school" and 1 week of table school (math and English) each
week. By the time we leave Beale, we will be 6 -9 weeks ahead in our book
school - we're way ahead on our number of days. When we hit the road and are having more
real-life educational experiences again, we'll slow down to .5 a week of book
school during travel/heavy exploring weeks. It's been our practice to school year round.
We'll do the same throughout the summer, and we have no doubt we'll finish the
year just fine - with a lot of extra field trips.
This is our 27th
year of homeschooling. We were well aware of the challenges we'd face and made
plans to cope with the challenges.
In truth - this is
one of the best school years we've EVER had. Thanks for asking.
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Hmmm - why did only half the photo of Michael and Alex load? LOL
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