I'll share with you some discoveries I have made during our year of schooling:
1. My son willingly does a small amount of handwriting when it has a battle theme, preferably with lots of blood and daring deeds.
2. Letting older children take control of their own timetables is much more relaxing for the mother (have some phrases prepared just in case: "Oh dear, that's sad to miss your computer turn because you haven't finished your work yet... Oh dear.")
3. Some children seem to want to learn to read, but when it comes down to it dancing and playing the piano are a much higher priority. And that's OK!
And here's our recommended book of the week (year?):
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood.
Maryrose Wood obviously has a love of words, just like Ursula Dubosarsky (The Word Spy) and Lemony Snicket (Series of Unfortunate Events). Our family is really enjoying reading this series aloud in the evenings. Unfortunately she has only written the first three in the series so far, so we are waiting with baited breath for the next installment!
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Kathy
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