I finally heard from the Deaf Ed speech therapist today, not happy with the times she's available... So I sat down to try to figure out exactly how I am supposed to "work" eight therapeutic appointments in each week along with homeschooling and just having a life... it's not pretty.
Basically from 10-11:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays we have something for Elizabeth (whoever thought that a 30 min. appointment would take 1.5 hours?!), as well as 2:45-3:45pm on Wednesdays; 9:10am-12:15 pm and 2:30-3:30 pm on Tuesdays and 9:10am-3:30pm on Thursdays we are occupied with things for Michael and an AM Zumba class for me. (I would go in the evenings, but that cuts into family time)
It took a couple of hours to try to arrange the schoolwork and availability to accomplish what needs to be done. My eyes misted at least twice and I still feel rather overwhelmed about the whole thing. I was so hoping for an early afternoon something for Elizabeth on Mondays and Wednesdays.
My small victory of the day was making a delicious healthy balanced dinner for under $5. Maybe I can do some coupon shopping later to relieve some of the stress :) It would be harder to appreciate the good days if there weren't days like today.
Showing posts with label Homeschooling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Homeschooling. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Homeschooling 101
Just as good equipment is necessary to do a good job. Good resources help with homeschooling.
A good marriage, or at least working toward one, is helpful in a successful homeschool. You can be each others bestfriend or worst enemy.
Focus on the Family, Family Life and Gary Smalley are a place to start.
It's hard to unlock your child's heart with out the proper keys.
Focus on the Family, Family Life or Tim Kimmel are a great resources and can lead you to many others.
Have a plan in case of a problem- HSLDA- Homeschool Legal Defense Association - not everyone thinks homeschooling is cool.
Find other homeschoolers through area homeschool groups or online.
There are so many curricula compared to when my mom started with me. Here's some free resources.
www.donnayoung.org
www.currclick.com
www.homeschoolfreebieoftheday.com
A good marriage, or at least working toward one, is helpful in a successful homeschool. You can be each others bestfriend or worst enemy.
Focus on the Family, Family Life and Gary Smalley are a place to start.
It's hard to unlock your child's heart with out the proper keys.
Focus on the Family, Family Life or Tim Kimmel are a great resources and can lead you to many others.
Have a plan in case of a problem- HSLDA- Homeschool Legal Defense Association - not everyone thinks homeschooling is cool.
Find other homeschoolers through area homeschool groups or online.
There are so many curricula compared to when my mom started with me. Here's some free resources.
www.donnayoung.org
www.currclick.com
www.homeschoolfreebieoftheday.com
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