Nearly A Month Later

Accept, Adapt, Overcome!

We've had LOTS of changes this past month. I'm happy to report that we closed on our house.... that should begin to explain the blogging absence. I've been busy painting, 'thinking about' packing and mixing lessons with Click in between.

Math Update - After a few sabbaticals and different approaches, I had to realize that Saxon Math 1 is not for Click. Every rational bone in my body wanted to make it work and not switch curriculums in the middle of the year, but I had to realize that 'change' is the reason I homeschool. I have the liberty to 'change' in order to meet the needs of my children. We can switch teaching styles & curriculums, or take a break whenever necessary.... accept, adapt, overcome. After accepting that Saxon would not work, I adapted and sought out a new program.

I chose Right Start Math. I'm very fond of the Asian math philosophy. I researched Singapore Math last year, but didn't find the teaching support or drill I needed to comfortably progress. Right Start Math combines the Singapore philosophy and gives teacher support as well as games to reinforce concepts.

We've used Right Start for a week and Click is once again enjoying Math. No more blank stares, no more drilling addition facts, no more blurting of erroneous answers, no more frustration. Right Start is a completely different concept from Saxon, but Click has jumped right in without missing a beat.

I have also had the opportunity to join Classical Conversations. We do use the Classical Method for homeschooling, so this group is a blessing. Click has the opportunity to meet weekly with a group of educationally like minded children, form bonding relationships, and be intellectually challenged. Here's a sample of what he learned this week - the area of a rectangle, the state of matter, Ephesians 6:13, events from the Industrial Revolution, and what Adverbs are.

In a nutshell, we've gone through several changes, but they've all been 'good' changes. I hope today will begin the revival of my daily blogging.

What about Clack?
She hit 19 months and is showing more interest in singing songs - especially those with hand movements. She'll even sit still long enough to have 2 or 3 board book pages read. She likes counting to five and playing with manipulatives. She has started using more sign language and as always, she loves the outdoors!