Comments on: Our School Room At Home

By: Cathy aka The Attached Mama

Cathy aka The Attached Mama — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:13:26 +0000

Another great post.
Cathy aka The Attached Mama´s last blog ..Sophia’s Tea Party…or should I call it a Coffee Party?

By: Katey

Katey — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:37:05 +0000

My hubs wants our front hall closet back….I told him he needs to build bookshelves then so allllll of the stuff in the closet has a home. We converted the family room into a classroom….the living room poses too many distractions for some reason….the family room has a door….we call the room the ‘hole’

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:47:08 +0000

Thanks guys for your sweet comments! I really appreciate it.

Beth, as I look back to when my children were that age, what I would say to myself now is, “Just enjoy those young years. The main thing they need is Mama’s love. For the next few years, anything academically should just be fun stuff that they WANT to do. ”

In most people’s homeschooling worlds we are each a bit of an island away from what most others are doing. So it is definitely necessary to encourage and share with each other what, how and why we do things. Again, it encourages ME when you comment. Thanks!!

By: Stephanie Riggs

Stephanie Riggs — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:40:38 +0000

Thank you so much for your openness and for sharing what we all feel. I really loved looking at your pictures. After 4 years of homeschooling, I still look for validation in how others do school. It helps me greatly to know that we’re not alone.

By: Jennifer Dunford

Jennifer Dunford — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:24:37 +0000

Beautiful, as usual, and refreshing and encouraging AND validating……since these moments happen to us all!!! Thanks for the transparency, it’s a great “shot in the arm!”

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:12:08 +0000

You are so right! I can’t get enough of reading about and talking with other HS moms about were they do their lessons, what their curriculum is etc…I just love it!

I am currently in battle with myself over this exact issue! I am in the process of trying to organize our school supplies and determine where the best place to do our lessons is….somewhere FAR away from the toys…I know that much for sure!

This is our first year, our oldest is only 4.5 so he would still only be in PreK. So far it has been pretty good! Most days are wonderful and then there are those learning moments…for us both! I think the hardest thing is having a 2.5 year old along for the ride as well…but we are figuring it out!!

Thanks for you blog…I love your updates!!

By: Kellie

Kellie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:40:19 +0000

I love your school room, especially your desk and shelves. I love all the personal connections too.

By: penny

penny — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:45:37 +0000

It is so nice to find someone who has a mind like mine. That cabinet monologue was exactly me!!! Your philosophy makes me feel like I’m not the only easy going somewhat tormented home school mama on the planet. We eat dinner surrounded by maps, word walls, books, shelves, etc.. :)
Thanks for writing all this stuff for us to enjoy!!