Your children's ages and names (if you feel comfortable)
Chris is 15 and in the 10th grade. He will be 16 on October 9. Heather
is 9 and in the 4th grade. She will be 10 on Jan. 29.
How many
years you have homeschooled This is our 8th year. I homeschooled Chris
for kindergarten and 1st grade. Then Heather was born, and Chris went
to OAKS for 3 years. We started homeschooling again when Chris reached
the 5th grade. Heather has always been homeschooled.
What
you love about homeschooling Being able to go places and do things
with our family that we would not be able to do if the kids were in
school. I also love it when my kids learn a new concept and understand
it for the first time.
What you hate about homeschooling Mainly
all the grading and paperwork! Also trying to balance chores and schoolwork
- motivating the kids to get their work done quickly.
Do you
have a business or interest you delve in on the side? I enjoy scrapbooking
immensely! For the past two years I have made a yearbook for the kids.
I also enjoy working with pathfinders and adventurers. I like to sew
and quilt when I find the time.
Your pet's name or most interesting
animal you have ever owned? We have a golden hamster named Gigabyte
(Chris named her: he loves computers!).
Your favorite color I
have always loved yellow
How would you describe your homeschool
style? More traditional.
Schedules - thumbs up or thumbs down?
Schedules are made to be changed!!!!! We have somewhat of a routine
that we go through each day. We have never been successful in implementing
a schedule. I'm sure that I would like it if we did.
