My Goals for the Children Children to focus on the 4 Rs; to become stronger in their Faith, spiritually and knowledgeably. To be strong mathematically, to be confident readers and solid spellers and skilled writers. To have a broad knowledge base across the subjects of; Geography, Science, World & Australian…
Rather amazed that I’ve actually stuck to my intentions and managed to record the past week, even if it was a ‘lesser week’, with Art Workshop one day, and big Sister’s birthday another. Some big steps made in some areas and some glaring needs in others. Still so glad to…
Rather horrified to realise my record keeping this year has been nearly non-existent thus far!! Huge resolutions to change the situation post haste. Learning has been happening, just recording hasn’t, so the following is more remembered highlights of the Term, but by no means all we have learnt. Reading Aloud …
So a fresh term with fresh possibilities 🙂 Always an exciting moment to wonder what the next term will bring. Reflection of the past six months brings realisation that whilst we achieved in some areas, other areas were not so great. Tossing ideas about on how to address the areas that…
I’ve just spent the past two days combing through old records ( in my quest to compile a list of 23 yrs of family read alouds for the upcoming online Australian Homeschooling Summit) and realising the rhythm of our early years was beautiful and ‘extras’ such as art and nature appreciation was…
Sebastian Aged 6 years, 2017 Sebastian is a bright boy who is quick to learn new concepts. He has an incredible attention span and can stay focused on a task for hours, he is also highly competitive and extremely self-motivated, often determined to complete any assigned tasks, these traits make him a…
Recently we suspended our regular learning routine for a week to try something a little different. We have a few children whose reading skills are in want of attention; we’ve a child who simply needs encouragement to blossom, another who can functionally read though not at age level and never for…
We’re a few weeks into term now and doing well in some areas, struggling in others, mostly about keeping to ‘the plan’ and although learning is happening we’re perhaps deviating from ‘the plan’ a little too much, it’s hard to know sometimes. *Writing a fortnight block together which makes for some…
A reasonably productive week, mostly got our rhythm going though some settling in still to be done. *Written a few weeks after this learning week so missing some detail particularly Malachi’s workload info. Reading Basket Our Reading Basket didn’t quite take the path I envisaged. I was expecting Genevieve…
A big year of change, Malachi will be undertaking the Tertiary Preparation Program externally throught the University of Southern Queensland whilst beginning his new part-time job. Lots of new challenges for him, a year of self knowledge and independence, we look forward to seeing him fly. No longer being responsible for Malachi’s education, factoring…