Weekly Wrap-Up: Why Haven't I Done This Before?

We’re wrapping up our second week of homeschooling in this, my 15th year to teach my children at home (unbelieveable in and of itself—I’m so thankful for God’s amazing grace in allowing me to do this!). Things are a lot different this year, with my oldest preparing to start her freshman year of college next week. I was telling her that in many ways, her college freshman year is easier for me than her high school freshman year was. Four years ago, when she was beginning high school studies, she re-located from our homeschool room to a desk in her bedroom. Our school room was a teensy bit crowded,
and the boys just kept getting bigger and bigger, so we had to do something to free up some space! Plus, she was beginning David Quine’s Starting Points curriculum, and she needed things a little more quiet and calm while she studied. The boys and I were still in Dorian Holt’s Learning Adventure series, so we were busy with lots of read aloud, activities, and discussion.

This year, David (my 10th grader) is going to be doing the Notgrass American History. I know he will enjoy it just as much as the Notgrass World History he did last year. Can I just say, I LOVE THE NOTGRASSES! Such a wonderful family, producing such quality products for homeschoolers! I just recommended them again yesterday, for the umpteenth time, to a mom who is homeschooling her 9th grader this year. You cannot go wrong with curriculum from the Notgrass Company.

Derek (my 8th grader) is NOT doing a unit study, for the first time in his life! To prepare him for the demands of the Notgrass Curriculum next year, which includes a lot of writing, we are just doing all separate books and focusing on writing/self-editing in both English and history. (To see my favorite curriculums, go HERE.)

I can’t conclude my wrap-up without mentioning that my sons went activist this week—they are trying to keep their favorite local Christian radio station from selling. They created a FaceBook page, and within just a few days, they already have nearly 500 people who “Like” what they’re doing. (If you're on FaceBook, take a look at their page, and "Like" it if you feel so led!) I’m really proud of them for "doing hard things" and taking a stand for something they believe in!

Well, I’m excited! I love reading my friend Kris’s blog about all things homeschooling, but this is my first venture into posting a weekly wrap-up! Please leave a comment to let me know that you’re reading, and if there are any homeschool topics you’d like me to discuss, please suggest them! I’d love to help you do that thing you do!

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