Madi got her bike out and Jay used the scooter... they were riding around for about an hour... being goofy and enjoying the fresh ar!
After playing outside of our house for awhile, we decided to go to the park so we could all play softball and football and run around. Madi played softball on a team last year for the first time and loved it, but the other 2 had never played before. I think we are learning that Jay is probably not the sportiest of kids, while Kiki is actually pretty good at most sports.
Of course, I took tons of pics... but I cant post any that you can really see their faces... so this is as good as it gets for our foster kids.
Gotta love that this kid even poses during a water break. Madi is sooo sporty, its fun to watch her. While doing a sport, like soccer or softball, or even just running, she is super graceful and almost never falls. But when she is just doing "life" she is always tripping over something or running into something... its kinda funny!
Before we were married, Mike had never played a team sport.. or any sport for that matter. I kind of forced him into playing on the church softball league and now he LOVES it!
Even Tink got in on the outdoor fun!
So glad you guys got out....we are getting close to being able to get out soon. It got to the low 50's but we still have mounds and mounds of snow.
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YEAH for outdoor time!!!!
ReplyDeleteCommenting now on your last post- you can start with reading a couple of books- like The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook by Dr. Raymond & Dorothy Moore, A Field Guide to Home Schooling by Christine M. Field & Educating the Whole Hearted Child by Clay & Sally Clarkson (my favorite is probably the last one, but they are all good).
ReplyDeleteI would also check out hslda.org it is the homeschooling league of defense association. They can get you started as far as what is required in your specific state. Very helpful info.
You can also call a local homeschooling association- you can find that through that same website.
I use a mix of curriculums. I like to be casual & do lots together and we have several children. I would say that homeshooling one child would only take a couple hours a day- for real!!! Because you will know when they understand things and when they don't- you don't need to do all the usual tons of homework. Literally I use homework when I am not sure if they get it, need practice on something specific & mostly for handwriting practice! When your time is one on one- you get through a lot in a short time :) Which gives you plenty more time to do a lot of fun everyday things together- like cooking, playing, and exploring things she enjoys!
Everyone's approach is different. I like to have curriculum for the basics, but also be very flexible.
Please e-mail me if you want some ideas..... wrightfamilyusa@yahoo.com I love to share our experiences. We love it!!!!!