We have three weeks before school starts again. It seems we just stopped. A lot has been happening, things I will announce in upcoming posts. One is that I moved the classroom around. I'll post new photos once I tidy up a bit.
This summer has been about blooming and replanting and weathering the storms. The picture is flowers that are just off my front porch. They're not so pretty now, but they've bloomed.
School is planned for the fall. We've implemented a few new administrative type things (so precise a word, I know). I even broke down and bought an e-reader, only because it was on clearance for 20.00. I've used it a bit, but I'm still not sold on ereading. I like to flip pages too much. I like real books.
Since I rearranged the classroom and bedroom I now have several wall mounted book shelves in my bedroom. In the midst of insomnia the other night, I counted the books in my bedroom. Including the stack on the nightstand, there were 198. I found that thought comforting. Some are dear and treasured books, so are waiting to be discussed. There is even a row of Classic Club Great Books.
On the admin side for school, I've done a few things:
We do school 6 weeks on, 1 week off. I'd added a nice form for modifications and assessments of where we are at each break. We tend to tweak something every year, so I'm leaving room for the modifications.
We're also going to study an artist or composer each term, nothing formal just exposure, appreciation, and some facts.
Fall Term will be Beethoven
Winter term will be Hokusai
Spring Term will be Van Gogh
I'm looking forward to this year. Z is growing up so quickly. He fixed the lawnmower yesterday. He should learn to drive this year, although he's in no rush. Okay, not sure I want to think about that yet.
Tis the season for school. I can't wait.
