Happy At Homeschool: I Have A Second Grader

Just in the matter of an hour, I have a second grader.    This year has been chaotic not just for myself, but for my son as well.  Our family has been in the middle of tons of changes.  This first grade year my son was in public school at the beginning in July.  I didn't know if I should send him or not because we were waiting to find out when our home would be built.  After I made the decision to send him, I found he was being placed in the hallway an awful lot.  The teacher complained about how he didn't pay attention during math.  She knew we were leaving and she never sent a math book home. 

By the end of August, my husband and I made the decision.   I was scared and nervous most of the year.  I did the best I could under the circumstances.  I, myself, have always had a hard time with math.  I'm not surprised he takes after me since I work with him the most.  I excelled in English, language, writing, and handwriting.

We began building our home and the impending move was an added reason to pull him.  I met a girl on the build who said her sister does reviews.  At the time I had no clue what she was talking about, I took the number and placed it in a Hooked on Phonics book because I knew I would never throw the book out while I have small children.

I joined co-ops and homeschool groups.  Through reading conversations that others posted I picked up what a review is.  I also admit to being a huge procrastinator, so, I waited until last month to call her.  I didn't know if her number had changed but I took a chance and YIPPEE!  Her number didn't change.

I have a year of experience under my belt, and the review is out of the way.  I feel a little more relaxed and confident.  We are going to be a little less school like this month while I work on planning our school.  We will be doing some summer reading and what not  from Barnes & Nobel.  My summer is filled but the reading doesn't stop there.  In September we have a packet coming from Pizza Hut's reading program.

Other things we will be looking for is a DVD from the History Channel and our Lessons Pathways plans.  I do have things that are supplemental.such as Cornerstones of Freedom series (mine are much older than that).

I need to start writing my book lists and what not.  My goal this year is to be better organized and to be on top of things.  My son will start writing dates on his paperwork as well as his name.  I want to keep a calendar for attendance.