School Break Fun!

Well, we have officially survived our first year of homeschooling.  I learned so much about both the challenges and blessings of being a homeschool mom.  This is tough stuff!  And we have only just begun!  I now know where my giftings are (planning lessons, teaching reading and writing...) and where I struggle (patience (!), teaching math, keeping to a routine...).  I also now know Eli's strengths and weaknesses.  He excels at seat work and memory skills, but can't sit still for more than 30 seconds when it comes to reading.  I have also had a year of working through a few different curriculums and feel like I am getting a good grasp of how to put together a curriculum that meets Eli's personality.  His first grade homeschool materials have  come in and I am already filling out next years planner! : )

But until first grade begins, Eli and I have lots of fun planned for his school break.  Although his break is during the winter here in Madagascar (summer in the US), it is still gorgeous weather.  I am hoping to spend as much time as possible with this boy - just having fun with him.  He is growing up so fast and I want to enjoy every minute I can with him!

Our School Break Fun "To Do List"

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