Before we begin...

Welcome to our journey... it should be interesting. If not interesting, entertaining at the least. So, hold onto hope for that I suppose. I figured I would start this blog by showing you around our learning space. When I first ventured into the arena of homeschooling I wasn't exactly sure what I was getting into. At first, I thought that I would basically take everything that I had experienced in my years at public school and translate that into my home. Brick and mortar school in my 1950's ranch (with original windows!). After reading some books [For The Children's Sake -McCaulay and a few others] I came to realize that I wanted a different school experience for my children. I wanted more than memorizing math facts and reading Dick and Jane books. I wanted to instill into them a love of learning. A love that was unique to their individual traits and learning styles. A love that inspires them to seek out education even when playing. A love that will last...

I chose My Father's World curriculum based on it's Bible foundation and Charlotte Mason roots. I like that as opposed to reading just children's books, they will be reading the Word. I have added a few things into the mix, including: letter writing to friends and family, visitations to the nursing home monthly, cooking class, and "home team" (we work together on the chores for the home). These are in coordination with our weekly "Exploration" days, art class, reading, writing, math, science, and history. It seems like a lot, but I anticipate finishing our school work by noonish most days. I hope. :)

It was important that the space was easily accessible for the kids, pleasant to the eyes and effective with storage. We picked this stand up at Lowes. I think it is the perfect solution.

My desk I picked up at a yard sale for $7. I was initally going to paint it. But, it is laminate and I didn't want to invest all the time and money into it just to potentially have it chip within a week. So, it stays in its 1970's disco self.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out what we are up to. I hope to update this blog on a weekly basis. I think it will help hold me accountable. ;)