Our kitchen is where I have decided to set up our home school because it has the best windows and Mark hasn’t had any windows at school for two years.
It’s day #4 of school at home. Mark and I are adjusting to the schedule and he is learning my expectations for quality and focus during class.
He asked me, “What shall I call you during school… Mrs. Ross or Mom?”
I replied, “Mom, because that title is more important than any other.”
(Mild indoctrination. Good for me.)
There are a few things I have had to remember about a home school. Here are a few:
1. I need to be physically and mentally present while he works. No housework during school. I make lists of “10-minute jobs” that I do during his breaks.
2. I need to be ready with plans, books, and supplies in advance.
3. I need to have more books from the library for reference and for fun. As a home school parent I have more time to read and that is a happy thing.
There are two things I am doing differently because of what I have learned from sending kids to public school. I have added more exercise to our routine and I am using timers more often. I want to keep Mark outdoors and moving. When he goes back to public school he will not have slow, relaxed habits. He will be able to write under pressure, be quick at math facts, and able to type.