I really don't know how families with kids attending a school outside the home do it everyday! One day of dealing with packing lunches, finding water bottles, loading backpacks, etc... was exhausting! Obviously it's not something I'm accustomed to.
It was well worth the effort, though, as we knew it would be. All of the boys had a great time and even though it's only one day a week, there is a lot of material covered through a variety of activities.
This week we studied the Renaissance (I have a bit of an obsession with Tudor England!), the Ten Commandments, the music of Handel, the art of Leonardo da Vinci, Ecology, Geography and Latin roots - just to name a few! Michael (High School) participated in Socratic discussions (I don't really know what that means either) and Thomas (Junior High) enjoyed his physics lab. The younger boys had fun painting, skip-counting and playing games about the five animal kingdoms. I spent most of my time in the nursery with the littlest Catholic Schoolhouse members. Joseph is still resting up from his busy day!
Back at home this week, I enjoyed playing math games with Benjamin and practicing word sounds and syllables, while also helping the new High Schooler (ack!) adjust to his new curriculum, which is mostly through Homeschool Connections (loving it so far!).
Unfortunately, I'll be having surgery later this week, but the boys will be in good hands with their Nana and Papa! Hopefully we can pack some fun in beforehand.
~ Dori
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