tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post6640135607426930644..comments2023-10-12T10:28:33.580-04:00Comments on Trivium Academy: 2nd Grade Schedule AdjustmentJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11962142768868238733noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-38888361298544712292007-08-23T07:29:00.000-04:002007-08-23T07:29:00.000-04:00Jessica,Glad to hear things are working out! Our ...Jessica,<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear things are working out! Our early morning schedule is very similar...Bible, math, then the language arts stuff: spelling/vocabulary, grammar, handwriting. It's been this way for several years. Once we get the harder stuff out of the way, we just have all the fun stuff left.<BR/><BR/>One thing different I'm going to try this year: Set a time limit for math, where dawdling happens more than in other subjects. Whatever doesn't get finished during "class time" in the morning (a 30- to 40-min. time slot that includes a 1-on-1 lesson) will be "homework" for the afternoon. This won't be difficult for ds10. I figure if dd7 (soon to be 8) has 15-20 min. of homework a day for 3rd grade, that's not bad at all, esp. compared to fellow 3rd graders in public/private school who have 45-60 min. of daily homework. Well, we'll see how it goes, anyway!<BR/><BR/>Have a blessed year!<BR/>KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-2429168682889964652007-08-22T21:57:00.000-04:002007-08-22T21:57:00.000-04:00Hey - I haven't read the comments in detail, but I...Hey - I haven't read the comments in detail, but I do know it's 4.5 hours of instruction time - I do know that what is required - 4.5 hours of instruction I believe for academics - with one child it's more intense. (I hope that makes sense) <BR/><BR/>How far do you travel for field trips?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15279097751133383753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-58592716748176185962007-08-22T21:44:00.000-04:002007-08-22T21:44:00.000-04:00Oops, our reading overviews etc. are on my *other*...Oops, our reading overviews etc. are on my *other* blog! So I need to provide the link, LOL.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/bubblyone/" REL="nofollow">A Bit of Bubbly</A>Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120456709770133532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-35436909200540822112007-08-22T21:42:00.000-04:002007-08-22T21:42:00.000-04:00Jessica, I've spent some serious time in the last ...Jessica, I've spent some serious time in the last month preparing for this year in a much more organized way, and now I think I see why you and others like it! Our daily routine, tweaked according to last year's experience and this year's plans, is now combined with a schedule for the term that helps us see ahead in history and literature/reading. I even have a checklist of readings for each week, believe it or not -- and since the "bites" are small, it doesn't feel like a burden to me (my concern).<BR/><BR/>I posted my autumn reading overviews for my boys, and their weekly routines, on my blog. In case you're curious :)<BR/><BR/>blessings,<BR/>BarbaraLBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120456709770133532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-10893595867674112332007-08-19T15:29:00.000-04:002007-08-19T15:29:00.000-04:00I am glad that things are turning around and how s...I am glad that things are turning around and how sweet that Camille likes all of her subjects. At the end of the day, you have to do what works best for you and your family and a schedule is just that a schedule, it isn't carved in stone. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-15155006965575839862007-08-19T10:50:00.000-04:002007-08-19T10:50:00.000-04:00Sounds like you are ready for school!I too am a cl...Sounds like you are ready for school!<BR/>I too am a classical Christian homeschooler. We use primarily Veritas Press. I wanted to suggest something if you are interested. What we have used for geography and really liked is Geography Matter's Trail guides. They are designed to use every day but only for like 5 minutes a day and then we did mapping or other projects on Friday. If you are really wanting to incorporate geography into your schedule you could do it easily with only about 5-10 minutes a day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-39473190204260136492007-08-18T17:46:00.000-04:002007-08-18T17:46:00.000-04:00Jessica,I think the new schedule looks wonderful! ...Jessica,<BR/><BR/>I think the new schedule looks wonderful! It looks like you are going to have a great year! :-)<BR/><BR/>JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-66651786645519352252007-08-18T15:51:00.000-04:002007-08-18T15:51:00.000-04:00Jessica:Great job working out the "kinks"! I seem ...Jessica:<BR/><BR/>Great job working out the "kinks"! I seem to have to do that regularly depending on what God is doing in our lives at the time. It's good to start the flexibility now!!!<BR/><BR/>God bless. Keep discipling your children the way you always have. You are a blessing!<BR/><BR/>Dayle (in Guatemala)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-6668721821492902682007-08-18T15:28:00.000-04:002007-08-18T15:28:00.000-04:00I also agree that this is one of my favorite reaso...I also agree that this is one of my favorite reasons for homeschooling. I can adjust much more easily for my own girls than a good intending public school or private school teacher! I am so thankful for that! Glad to hear that Camille is loving her subjects!<BR/><BR/>You mentioned, "but I also knows her thought processes are muddled because she wants the problem to be harder than what it is."<BR/><BR/>My Hannah does the same thing when I try to teach a new math idea. She becomes overly focused on the fact that she doesn't already know it. I say, "I know you don't know how, that is why I am showing you, but I wouldn't teach it if you weren't ready. So listen and tell me what you do understand! I don't know why she is like that. Sarah doesn't have the same issues. She just listens and tries to do it!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, so thankful that God has blessed you both with a desire to learn and grow! It really shows! :)<BR/>In Him, EvaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-30116894572488298772007-08-18T13:49:00.000-04:002007-08-18T13:49:00.000-04:00It all looks great. Keep your chin up!It all looks great. Keep your chin up!Riverfront Headmistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558904104802247094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-6852940403290124752007-08-18T12:48:00.000-04:002007-08-18T12:48:00.000-04:00Jessica - I think your schedule looks great! It s...Jessica - I think your schedule looks great! It seems to be just about the same as my 7yo ds (and his younger siblings).<BR/><BR/>And we don't live in a state that requires a min. number of hours per day. <BR/><BR/>He schools that long each day, because I choose for him to do so.<BR/><BR/>You are doing a great job - the changes look like they will work well.<BR/><BR/>But don't go changing things all the time because of other hs'ers - only change things when prompted by the Lord to do so!<BR/><BR/>Lady JennAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-70770268149513136252007-08-18T12:05:00.000-04:002007-08-18T12:05:00.000-04:00I commend you for thinking, looking, sharing, talk...I commend you for thinking, looking, sharing, talking, listening and *moving forward* with a hopeful heart! I know you know each day will not be "perfect" but I think the days will be better! :)<BR/><BR/>The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. --Num 6:24-26<BR/><BR/>Leemy5wolfcubshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296523746527569586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-30663022274849426172007-08-18T11:38:00.000-04:002007-08-18T11:38:00.000-04:00Your schedule looks good. We are also in the mids...Your schedule looks good. We are also in the midst of changing some things in our school day. <BR/><BR/>We don't know if its going to work until we try and when it doesn't we change it...the beauty of homeschooling :)<BR/><BR/>KerriKerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157044796177339638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-35369129672275174362007-08-18T11:28:00.000-04:002007-08-18T11:28:00.000-04:00I'll admit that I'm one who has looked at your lis...I'll admit that I'm one who has looked at your list of subjects and occasionally thought, "For a 7-year-old?" I think some of us may misinterpret some of your posts. Or maybe we feel defensive because, by golly, *we* weren't able to get around to doing French and piano. The way you have it laid out in your schedule looks very reasonable. It does not look like you're working the poor child to death;o) The schedule is broken into manageable chunks of time. <BR/><BR/>The only caution I would give you is to remember that the schedule is a tool and you should not be a slave to it. You will probably find that one or more subjects do not always fit perfectly into their given time slot. You may have to rearrange the order of subjects on some days. Other days you may have to call it good after your 4.5 hours (or sooner) and not worry that you haven't finished everything you had intended.<BR/><BR/>I just don't understand why some folks are so adamant that *their* educational philosophy or style is *the* *right* way. We should all do what works for our own situations and not be so critical of how others do things. If your daughter is not breaking down in tears of frustration and weariness each day (and sometimes even if she is) and if she is learning and enjoying it, don't worry about what others think. I also don't see asking questions about how you could do better invites criticism. It is a request for *suggestions*. Anyone who is honest will admit that they've had their own less than stellar moments in homeschooling their child(ren) and that they too have wondered how they could do it better. I would worry about anyone who doesn't occasionally wonder how they could improve things.<BR/><BR/>Relax. Enjoy the process of teaching your children and learning with them. Look forward to each new day with excitement for the adventure which lies ahead.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483309441288822407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-68925348746273807152007-08-18T10:34:00.000-04:002007-08-18T10:34:00.000-04:00Jessica....What a great encouragement you are to o...Jessica....<BR/><BR/>What a great encouragement you are to others.... sharing your home school journey like an open book like you do helps people to see that we all need to readjust and its not a bad thing!<BR/><BR/>Learning to be flexible is part of what we as parents need to learn.... especially when it comes to home schooling our children..... No one home school looks or functions the same…. No one home school family will use curriculum and or books the same…. Or at the same level…. Its what makes us all “different”<BR/><BR/>Your plan looks very reasonable and manageable…. And I want to commend you for digging to the root of the situation with your family as a family… you did it right away… and this will help bring you all closer as a family…. You are working together….. Awesome!<BR/><BR/>Its like any training, if its not productive and not producing fruit... then it needs tending too....you are tending....and trying to be flexible in the process. That is the way God needs us to be to work and move....pliable, flexible.... You are trying your best and doing fine…. You are making your way…. Your way..<BR/><BR/>Peace~<BR/><BR/>LisawaLisa~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02106054654024629775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-78831289718722776632007-08-18T09:34:00.000-04:002007-08-18T09:34:00.000-04:00You are doing a wonderful job and I so appreciate ...You are doing a wonderful job and I so appreciate you sharing what you go through. The beauty of homeschooling is that it is so fluid and changeable according to the needs of the family and the child. Thanks for "thinking out loud" on the WTM boards and on your blog!<BR/><BR/>AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-68338467606679557872007-08-18T09:26:00.000-04:002007-08-18T09:26:00.000-04:00Your new schedule looks great, and I think it is w...Your new schedule looks great, and I think it is wonderful that Camille enjoys what you do so much that she can't bear to drop anything! You obviously do a good job of making learning fun.<BR/>We had our first week of school with all our subjects this past week, and I am also going to be rearranging the schedule to make things work better. I find it hard to know how much time to allocate to each subject, and what order/days things should be done in without actually using the materials. As you say, that is one of the great things about homeschooling -- we can easily change what needs to be changed!Melorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285358490646455774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-34417412816938760782007-08-18T07:56:00.000-04:002007-08-18T07:56:00.000-04:00I think you are misunderstanding GA's state laws. ...I think you are misunderstanding GA's state laws. It is not 4.5 hours of Reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science. It is intended to be 4.5 hours of instruction to include those subjects but not excluding all the others. I helped with the writing and wording of that law when I worked for the Department of Education. <BR/><BR/>My dh is a 4th grade teacher in a GA school and his class would never get 4.5 hours a day of instruction in those subjects alone. They spend only an hour a week on History and Science, the bulk of the time is spend on Reading and Math of course. <BR/><BR/>That being said if it works for you r family then carry on. For me and my family it would be difficult to continue that way with multiple children and I fear you are setting yourself up for frustration as you add Danny's academics into the fold. <BR/><BR/>OliviaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-73421487808774125792007-08-17T23:57:00.000-04:002007-08-17T23:57:00.000-04:00That sounds lovely, Jessica.I am glad you were abl...That sounds lovely, Jessica.<BR/><BR/>I am glad you were able to work it out and everyone is happy.<BR/><BR/>Your daughter sounds so sweet!<BR/><BR/>SusuAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963034730936980196noreply@blogger.com