A few weeks ago, I went to an info meeting for Classical Conversations- a tutor/curriculum program for homeschooling families. The curriculum follows a classical approach to education, taught through a biblical worldview. Today I went to the Albany CC group for their open house and Eli and I sat in on a class. I have a few concerns about my boys, but overall I really like it and so does Eli. As we walked out of the classroom, Eli said, "I like Classical Conversations! Its fun!" No joke. It was so cute to watch him in a "classroom" setting. He did a great job participating and answering questions.
A bunch of my friends do this program, and one of my closest friends is starting one up at our church for next year. I REALLY wanted to try it out, in another town, last year, but we got a closed door from the Lord. I've been saving money for about six months now and have already registered both Eli and Noah for next year in Corvallis. We'll meet every Monday for 3ish hours, then have the rest of the week to practice and review.
Here's my dilemma. I was asked to pray about being a tutor, which I think I'd really like AND my payment would cover both boys' tuition. HOWEVER, for the sake of Noah, I'm not sure if I should. He really doesn't like to participate in group settings and three hours of paying attention to school stuff might be an unrealistic expectation for him. I think that is difficult for boys in general. I was watching 5-7 year old boys struggle to stay on task. My teaching style would probably be a little different, more tailored for boys... but its still something I need to pray through. I might just need to sit by his side and be "Mom" and not "Teacher Mom." Decisions, decisions...
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Monday, March 19, 2012
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Classical Conversations!
I am so excited about this homeschool program called Classical Conversations! For quite awhile now, Jonny has had this plan of sending our kids to public school K-4th or 5th grade. Then he wants to pull them out to homeschool for the rest of their education, maybe considering and praying about having them attend the last couple years of public high school part time. I've had reservations and concerns about different things, but am mostly just taking the role of prayer and following my husband.
Now some new ideas are being discussed. We've heard great things about Classical Conversations over the last year, and just about signed Eli up for it this year. The deadline is today! I still sorta wish he was doing it this year. I know he'd love it and learn so much, but there were just too many road blocks preventing us from going ahead with it this year. The things they will learn, at a young age are amazing! I'm excited to do it for me! I want to reclaim my education. :)
Jonny and I have been talking about what we want to do for the boys' education A LOT lately. Praying. Reading. Praying. Talking. More praying. Jonny now thinks he wants to amend his plan to pull the boys out of public school after 3rd grade. Anyway, I know that as each family prays and seeks the Lord for wisdom on these things, we may feel led in different directions. I love to hear how God is working in families who are all doing different things. The ultimate hope is that our children come to know and love the One who made us.
I was thinking we'd just continue with our little homeschool with Mommy this year. No curriculum, no program, just Mommy trying to be creative and think of fun ways to teach the boys some basic skills. At last Sunday's service, as I was praying about all of this stuff, I got up towards the end of worship to go get the boys. I was stopped by a mommy who said she'd had me on her heart for the past week and wanted to share this curriculum with me. Its a very basic curriculum based all on character development- things like obedience, faithfulness, integrity, patience, etc. AWESOME! That is just what we need right now. A solid foundation of what godly character looks like is what we've always been working on, but now I might have a few more tools to work with in teaching that to my boys! Thank you Lord!
On Monday we then found out our neighbor across the street is the director of the Albany Classical Conversations group! How funny! We're praying about doing Classical Conversations with Noah next year while Eli is in half-time kindergarten. I think it'll be a good comparison. Then we'll pray about what to do for the years after that, but I know we'll always be building on TRUE wisdom- fearing the LORD, knowing Him and walking in obedience to Him.
Now some new ideas are being discussed. We've heard great things about Classical Conversations over the last year, and just about signed Eli up for it this year. The deadline is today! I still sorta wish he was doing it this year. I know he'd love it and learn so much, but there were just too many road blocks preventing us from going ahead with it this year. The things they will learn, at a young age are amazing! I'm excited to do it for me! I want to reclaim my education. :)
Jonny and I have been talking about what we want to do for the boys' education A LOT lately. Praying. Reading. Praying. Talking. More praying. Jonny now thinks he wants to amend his plan to pull the boys out of public school after 3rd grade. Anyway, I know that as each family prays and seeks the Lord for wisdom on these things, we may feel led in different directions. I love to hear how God is working in families who are all doing different things. The ultimate hope is that our children come to know and love the One who made us.
I was thinking we'd just continue with our little homeschool with Mommy this year. No curriculum, no program, just Mommy trying to be creative and think of fun ways to teach the boys some basic skills. At last Sunday's service, as I was praying about all of this stuff, I got up towards the end of worship to go get the boys. I was stopped by a mommy who said she'd had me on her heart for the past week and wanted to share this curriculum with me. Its a very basic curriculum based all on character development- things like obedience, faithfulness, integrity, patience, etc. AWESOME! That is just what we need right now. A solid foundation of what godly character looks like is what we've always been working on, but now I might have a few more tools to work with in teaching that to my boys! Thank you Lord!
On Monday we then found out our neighbor across the street is the director of the Albany Classical Conversations group! How funny! We're praying about doing Classical Conversations with Noah next year while Eli is in half-time kindergarten. I think it'll be a good comparison. Then we'll pray about what to do for the years after that, but I know we'll always be building on TRUE wisdom- fearing the LORD, knowing Him and walking in obedience to Him.
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