The kids are back in school...
By Arieles
@Arieles (2473)
United States
January 4, 2013 9:50am CST
today and it feels good to be back in a routine. We usually start the morning out with silent reading for one hour. They get to read a book of their choice and then we continue with daily lessons from there. We do a lot of home making and they are both learning how to cook and use the stove (ages 12 and 13). My daughter loves to sing, she does "choir" and practices singing everyday. My son loves to write and draw so he does a lot of those activities as we progress through the day.
I find that I need the consistency as much as they do.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
4 Jan 13
Yes, they are here in mexico as well. They went back wed. here. Im glad. Keeps it quiet on streets here 
in the day time. Have a great day there. Take care...
in the day time. Have a great day there. Take care...@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
4 Jan 13
Its good they are back at school now.. when they have homework they come in and rent pc more, than when school is out. Plus teachers come here and make copies...
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
4 Jan 13
The kids went back to school here on wed as well. I was supposed to go back to work on wed as well but i am sick with bronchitis and laryngitis so I'm off work until Monday. It does feel good once your back into your daily routine again after the hectic holiday stuff.
@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
4 Jan 13
I take it, then, that you follow your local school district's schedule? I'm always interested in how homeschoolers handle different things, because I want to home school the children I hope to eventually adopt.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Jan 13
Sorry to butt in here, but I also Home School and I do follow the public school schedule for my daughter. It just makes things a little easier... Especially when my daughter has cousins that go to public school, this way their all off at the same time and can play together. =)
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@prashu228 (37525)
• India
4 Jan 13
Hi
Good one. It sounds your kids are really punctual about everything. They follow the timing . Good hobbies/interests as well. Yes children should be encouraged in their fields which they love to . You are in the right direction.
@Arieles (2473)
• United States
4 Jan 13
Thank you Prashu. I love having the flexibility of letting the kids learn at their own pace and in their own way. Today for science we were learning about the right and left brains and how each person learns, whether they are left brain dominant or right brain dominant. The kids really enjoyed this one too and getting a little more insight into which category they fall.
@sanjay91422 (2725)
• India
4 Jan 13
It is really nice to read all these lines, I think your kids are interesting enough to catch anyone's attention. What I think is required is to give them enough knowledge so that they can become self decisive to chose their profession in the later stage.
If one is interested in writing then it is necessary that she has enough knowledge and base to write something good, otherwise she has to learn it hard way in later stages. Music is again a good field and there is a big space to be filled with good music. Everybody is receptive to any new good creation.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Jan 13
My daughter went back yesterday and it was nice having the routine back! I cannot wait until she is fully reading where she can have a reading time as well... But our days are busy with the routine! Right now she is doing an art project, after that we will be having lunch then workbook time. =-)
