A week in the life of homeschoolers - September 1st - 8th

September 1st-8th

In our homeschool this week...

We had a great week. We tried to be very relaxed and spend a lot of time outdoors.

Here are some highlights:

Saturday and Sunday we just enjoyed  time at home. The kids have started to occupy themselves, which makes me one happy momma. Monday we didn't do anything too exciting for Labor Day. We were supposed to go to the pool with friends but it was a very dreary day so the kids just played with their friends while the mommas chatted. Ben had to work (but he got time and a half and an extra PTO). Tuesday we started our Bird Unit Study. Per the kids request we began by learning about Waterfowl. I wrote a post all about our day which you can read here. Wednesday we made worked on our Waterfowl lapbook, read lots of books, made a Swan craft and had fun doing Eggsperiments. I have a post about all 4 Eggstraordinary Science Eggsperiments which you can read here. Thursday we took it easy. The kids had fun playing with trash and Rowyn had his follow up at the Surgeon. He is very happy to no longer be wearing a splint.  Friday after driving Ben to work we went to our favorite Library Book Sale in Pickens, GA. Unfortunately because we got there around around 1pm the kids books were pretty picked over but we did still manage to get a few good ones. Afterwards the kids wanted to go to the park near our old home which has a pond. We had hoped to feed the ducks and geese and get in a nature study. But when we arrived we found that it was closed for renovations. So we went to another park where the kids played on the playground. Then we decided to take a little hike (in flip flops = not a good idea) to find a geocache. We had a great time and have logged our 20th find! After our hike I got a much needed haircut!!! Saturday the kids went to their Grandparents for a few hours so Ben and I could have a much needed date. We had lunch at a Mexican restaurant and then went walking around the mall.

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
Try geocaching with your family. Its a great way to get the family outdoors for some fun and education. If you want to learn more about geocaching read my post over at Expedition Mom. If you want to add us as a friend on Geocaching.com we are balman4!

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…
This week we Explored Anseriformes and Found a Lost Paradise. And we scored 24 books for $7.50 at a library book sale.  After the book sale we went to the playground and then decided to take a hike to find a geocache. The cache was not too hard to find but umm...getting back to the car was. Note to self: make sure your phone is charged so you can use the GPS to find your way back through the woods to the parking log.

This week we have a few field trips weather and vehicle permitting. Monday we are going to a local nature center for homeschool day. Tuesday Gwyn has her very first Magic Treehouse Book Club meeting at the library. Thursday Gwyn and I will be going to the Titanic/Bodies Exhibit in Atlanta. Rowyn is going to hang out with his Mommom. And Saturday we are going Birdwatching with the Atlanta Audubon in the morning. Later in the

My favorite thing this week was…
Doing lots of Eggstraordinary Science Eggsperiments with the kids.

What’s working/not working for us…
The relaxed approach to homeschooling is working great for us. What is not working is only having one car.

Things I’m working on…
Getting Unit Studies planned for the next few months.

I’m reading…
Lots of Bird books to the kids. We also started the Magic Treehouse series. Which the kids both love.

I’m grateful for…
Lunch dates with my husband. Saturday my mom watched the kids while Ben and I went to lunch and then window shopped at the mall (we were supposed to go hiking but it rained). Walking through the mall made me feel very old (so out of touch with fashion, etc). Ben and I also agreed that we are VERY happy to NOT be working in the retail industry anymore.

I’m praying for…
My husband.

Favorite Resource(s)...
My favorite resource this week has been our Apologia Flying Creatures of the 5th Day book. And also Homeschool Share which has great FREE lapbooks.

A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

How was your week? 

Linking up with:

Learning All The Time, Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers,  Homegrown Learners, iHomeschool Network, Living Life Intentionally, All Boy Homeschool, Becoming a Strong Woman of God