Her daddy wanted to get her a guitar for her birthday. I was sent out shopping for one at the last minute. In the picture to the left you can see what I found. She LOVED it! Rock on sweet Girl . Make Your Parents Proud and use your talent for God!
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Sunday, May 15, 2011
Time Flys
I Cant believe my sweet little baby girl Is already 11 yrs old!
Her daddy wanted to get her a guitar for her birthday. I was sent out shopping for one at the last minute. In the picture to the left you can see what I found. She LOVED it! Rock on sweet Girl . Make Your Parents Proud and use your talent for God!
Her daddy wanted to get her a guitar for her birthday. I was sent out shopping for one at the last minute. In the picture to the left you can see what I found. She LOVED it! Rock on sweet Girl . Make Your Parents Proud and use your talent for God!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Unschooling
I wanted to try to explain what I have learned about unschooling to those of you know me personally so you can better understand that unschooling is NOT me allowing my children to run wild, watch tv all day and do nothing. And if you know me at all you would already know that I dont allow my children to do those things anyways...LOL.
I have been reading a book titled The Unschooling Handbook by Mary Griffith. It has really opened my eyes and given me a fresh new look at homeschooling my children. Another resource I have found to be helpful is The Elijah Company.
I have also been doing research on the internet on unschooling and have found that there is so much info on this method of homeschooling. Im so happy that God has choosen me to be a mother and has equiped me with the resources to teach my children in the way that they should go. This coming year will be one of learning for us ALL on how to UNschool. Let the Learning begin! I want my kids to know that its FUN to learn and that you dont just have to sit at a desk all day to learn something. The Real World is FULL of things to learn about. Courtney has already told me that she wants to learn about the Ship The Titanic. Its so wonderful to see such a change in her. When she came to live with us at age 9 she hated to read. Just by me encouraging her to read and her seeing me read alot she now loves to read books.
What is UNschooling to me? I will retype a bit of Marys book and it will explain. "The unschooling movement is founded on the principle that children learn best when they pursue their own natural curiosities and interests. Without bells, schedules, and rules about what to do and when, the knowledge they gain through mindful living and explorations is aborbed more easily and enthusiastically. Learning is a natural, inborn impulse, and the world is rich with lessons to be learned and puzzles to be solved. "
Unschooling to me is using a cirriculum if need be and not using one if its not needed. Its sitting down and reading books to my children and allowing them to ask questions. Having lots and lots of books in the house that they can pick up and learn from at anytime. Its guiding them in the right direction. Its teaching my girls to be a good citizen, homemakers, a godly wife, a good friend and sister. Allowing them to persue there interest as far as they want to persue them. Its tailoring learning to the specific needs of each child. Its going to musems , zoos, parks, art classes, playing sports on a team of there choice. Last night I signed both girls up on a volleyball team. Its doing what ever we need to do so that they will always be learning.
I have been reading a book titled The Unschooling Handbook by Mary Griffith. It has really opened my eyes and given me a fresh new look at homeschooling my children. Another resource I have found to be helpful is The Elijah Company.
I have also been doing research on the internet on unschooling and have found that there is so much info on this method of homeschooling. Im so happy that God has choosen me to be a mother and has equiped me with the resources to teach my children in the way that they should go. This coming year will be one of learning for us ALL on how to UNschool. Let the Learning begin! I want my kids to know that its FUN to learn and that you dont just have to sit at a desk all day to learn something. The Real World is FULL of things to learn about. Courtney has already told me that she wants to learn about the Ship The Titanic. Its so wonderful to see such a change in her. When she came to live with us at age 9 she hated to read. Just by me encouraging her to read and her seeing me read alot she now loves to read books.
What is UNschooling to me? I will retype a bit of Marys book and it will explain. "The unschooling movement is founded on the principle that children learn best when they pursue their own natural curiosities and interests. Without bells, schedules, and rules about what to do and when, the knowledge they gain through mindful living and explorations is aborbed more easily and enthusiastically. Learning is a natural, inborn impulse, and the world is rich with lessons to be learned and puzzles to be solved. "
Unschooling to me is using a cirriculum if need be and not using one if its not needed. Its sitting down and reading books to my children and allowing them to ask questions. Having lots and lots of books in the house that they can pick up and learn from at anytime. Its guiding them in the right direction. Its teaching my girls to be a good citizen, homemakers, a godly wife, a good friend and sister. Allowing them to persue there interest as far as they want to persue them. Its tailoring learning to the specific needs of each child. Its going to musems , zoos, parks, art classes, playing sports on a team of there choice. Last night I signed both girls up on a volleyball team. Its doing what ever we need to do so that they will always be learning.
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