Sunday, March 18, 2012

Learn from the Locals

The Homeschool Mother's Journal In my life this week…

We returned from our long weekend getaway in Tennessee, so I found myself buried in a sea of laundry at the beginning of the week.  Then, back to the normal routine.  It's always so hard to do after being away for a few days. 

I had the opportunity to sit on a frugal homeschooling panel with two lovely ladies a homeschooling mini-conference sponsored by one of our local homeschooling groups.  It was great to share some money-saving tips and learn from the cost-cutting measures of others.  I also sat in on a session about organization and one on schooling multiple ages.  Lots of great information!  I love having this at the local level.  Hearing from names and faces that you are familiar with is often as helpful if not more than listening to the so-called "experts" in the field. 

In our homeschool this week…
  • We read Flat Stanley books in preparation for a flat character exchange we will soon be participating in.
  • DRASTIC was cancelled, so we used the afternoon to make up schoolwork we missed doing on Monday while traveling.
  • Friday, I led our Galloping-the-Globe group in a lesson on The Netherlands.  Of course, when I teach, I never take pictures.  We chatted about the geography and facts over donuts.  Then, we discussed famous people including artists Rembrandt and Van Gogh and Anne Frank.  The get-together ended with paper tulip creations and bowling.
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
  • Don't discount the value of learning from those in your midst.  Local been-there-done-that homeschool moms have tremendous information to share.  Take advantage of their wisdom and sage advice.
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…
  • Monday - Life Group
  • Tuesday - Play date with friends
  • Wednesday - FIAR co-op & Bible Study
  • Thursday - DRASTIC co-op
  • Saturday - Kiddos are hanging out with Uncle Adam & Auntie Val while we attend our quarterly KY America World Board meeting
  • Sunday - Church and FRMC Easter Egg Hunt
My favorite thing this week was…
  • family time!
Things I’m working on…
  • TOS Reviews
  • Decluttering & Purging the house
  • A list of home improvement projects to accomplish in the next few months
I’m reading…
  • Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis
I’m grateful for…
  • safe travel home from our trip to TN and all the memories we made together.
I’m praying for…
  • peace for friends who have a heavy burden.
A quote to share...
  • An open book shows more of God's grace than a hidden story.  ~Heidi Weimer

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