That being said, we have thrown over our study of the continents (for now) for a Road Trip USA unit (found here). I have used some of Erica's curriculum before and we have both enjoyed it, so I'm pretty jazzed about this unit. We tried doing it about a year ago, but The Monk wasn't quite ready for it, so I'm glad that we get to try again. He is much more involved this time and seems to be up to the task! Plus, I think that it will be a great segway into our study of colonial times that I'm hoping to start this summer.
There is a common problem that my son and I share...we both get bored rather easily. Between his ADHD, and my ADD, we both lose interest in subjects or units quickly if neither of us are really engaged. And I know, part of it is my fault b/c I'm the teacher and I should be able to just keep going. But, as my years as a public school teacher taught me - if I'm not engaged, the students won't be either. Which, truthfully, makes homeschooling nice b/c if we get bored, then we can change subjects or whatever and I don't have to explain myself to anyone (well, except maybe The Hubs). We do what we want and what we are both interested in. And, even if it isn't a subject that I'm completely loving but The Monk is - well, it's all about him anyways, so I make it as fun as I can and I get enthused when he is excited about what he is doing. It's infectious.
That being said, we have thrown over our study of the continents (for now) for a Road Trip USA unit (found here). I have used some of Erica's curriculum before and we have both enjoyed it, so I'm pretty jazzed about this unit. We tried doing it about a year ago, but The Monk wasn't quite ready for it, so I'm glad that we get to try again. He is much more involved this time and seems to be up to the task! Plus, I think that it will be a great segway into our study of colonial times that I'm hoping to start this summer.
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How it all started...I was a public school teacher for 6 years in a very urban middle school for both 7th and 8th grade. As the red-tape got thicker and teaching became more of a business rather than a place to prepare young minds to enter into the world, I decided that if I was going to work that hard to give an education to someone, it should be my own son. So, my adventures in homeschooling has begun. Follow us on Instagram!
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