As I Plan…
Do I include every day or the days to complete the subject? Answer: Days to Complete the Subject. So, using the Sememster Planning Form on DonnaYoung.org, I began today to schedule “Exploring Life” Biology for my rising 9th grader. I scheduled all 36 weeks but the top is labelled “A, B, C, D & E.” Thus, if we miss a day, which we will inevitable do at some point, I can pick up where we were and continue on with the schedule.
I also went through the first 9 weeks of the Lab Manual and ordered the supplies I need. OK, one subject down.
This Time of Year
Every year during this time of the year, I spend an enormous amount of time cleaning, sorting and organizing. I mean I really go through all things. I just can’t stand to plan a new year with all the old stuff sitting around. I want it organized and tidy. I have figured out a few things along the way though like:
* If I haven’t used it by now, get rid of it. There is a reason it doesn’t appeal to me anymore.
* Even if I like it, if it hasn’t been successfully used by now with one child all the way through then it has to go.
* Some things, though great for others, aren’t my style so they have to go.
* One curriculum choice is not going to ruin my children forever.
I’ve been homeschooling for 9 years now so I am beginning to get the hang of this thing!! LOL. I have been keeping lots of things around for “one day” but they are all going this year. Nope, if I haven’t found a way to use them by now, probably never will. Got to have some margin here for the things I do plan on using.
My plan is to organize then plan. Organize then plan. OK, I’ve got it now.
Seeing Life as a Constant Flow of Divine Experiences
It’s funny how life gets so full so quickly. One day you are merely going through the motions and the next your trying to keep your head above water. Since the day I became a Christian, God has miraculously lined up my life to be full of Divine Experiences. The problem is that I don’t always recognize them as such at the time. No, I usually look back and think, “Duh, that was a God Thing!”
This is my journal of things discovered, pondered and realized. Whether it’s about church, home education or family, all things truly do work together for good for those who are faithful. God is alive and working….just keep your eyes open.
