The Happymess kids have been on the road now for the past several weeks. Throughout our travels we have tried to keep ourselves focused on schoolwork while enjoying our new environments.
We started our adventures by packing one laundry basket per child with all the “must have” school books. This way we can drag the baskets into each new location and the kids can find their work, pencils, calculators, etc. Homeschooling should always be this easy.
The basket system is working surprisingly well. Everyone knows what they are suppose to be doing and where to find their work. I allow them to pick their subjects, as anything in the basket is something worth doing. They naturally choose different activities at different times as everyone thrives on variety. Their choices are the basics: math, reading, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, science, history. I expect them to complete 3-4 subjects per day. This is a slightly lighter work load than when we are at home…but then we have many other things to do…Also we have only one computer between all of us, and the internet only works occasionally so workbooks and pencils are a necessity.
No internet also means all non-electronic toys and games. I am happy to include this engineering feat with blocks as a math exercise.
After several weeks in the mountains it was time to head to the grandparents house: we took a very foggy ferry. Scooter almost jumped out of his skin when he heard the fog horn for the first time. It was very, very LOUD. Note: book baskets are stowed in back of car on ferry.
Grandma’s house was lots of fun, and one of the first activities was a fancy tea time.
Everyone enjoyed dressing up for tea time. And they enjoyed the little tea cakes, sandwiches and unending individual pots of tea.
The highlight of the visit was an invitation to a very formal dinner celebrating the achievements of Happymess kids exceptionally famous scientist grandfather. We are so proud of our own resident scientist who is at the top of his field in almost a dozen different disciplines within the science-math-physics venue. Quantum was chosen as the representative grandchild to attend the event because of his extreme interest in mathematics. He was seated next to a famous statistician and enjoyed learning about the use of mathematics in the field of biology.
Bounce and Mommy (Allia)
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That was such a neat post! Very cool that your kids are picking their own school stuff out of the baskets and are motivated to learn. The trip you are on looks like you guys are having a blast!
Allia,
It’s great to see your family and how much everyone has grown! Your kids are blessed to have such enriching experiences with you and each other.
I still think of your family often and value my time with you. I hope everyone is well!
Allison
Allison,
We think of you often. How is teaching 3rd Grade? I imagine it must be both a lot of fun and a lot of responsibility. We wish you the best always and hope to see you sometime.
Allia
What you’re doing for your kids i amazing! I hope and prey that I will be able to do the same, keep up the awesome work!!
We are just trying to find the fun side of learning. We try to enjoy ourselves everyday while moving forward on the path to self-education. Thanks for your support!
Allia