The first day was tough. It was like trying to ride a bike with a rusty chain. Lots of exertion without moving very far along. Add in some awful squeaking noises. 12yo - compliance with frustration and tears. 8yo - non-compliance with copious amounts of whining
Day 2 - It was like someone oiled the chain. Not as much exertion needed. Moved more easily.
Days 3&4 - Did someone put a new chain on the bicycle overnight? School went smoothly and ended a couple of hours earlier (for the 12yo).
Day 5 - We're in the groove. No, they aren't jumping up and down for joy, but they realize Mom is going to stick to her guns. "We will be consistent."
I have always LOVED planning. Putting the plan into action? Um, well, I've never been too successful with that.
Week 1 - 12yo
This year I made a table for each of my students - days of the week across the top, subjects in the left-hand column. I typed in what I thought we could reasonably accomplish in each block/cell. I planned out four weeks in which the weeks are progressively more productive. Week one we worked on basics with lots of review - handwriting, spelling, math, Latin (reading for 8yo), history, and science, etc. It was just right. Week two I'll add Christian studies and writing. Week three - grammar. Week four - full speed ahead.
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