Jul 25, 2007

End of Summer in Sight

The end of July means a new school year is not far away. Where I live, summer weather is just getting warmed up, and the hottest is yet to come. However, every store around us has replaced swimsuits and shorts with warm sweaters, backpacks, and jackets. It seems almost inconceivable to think of wearing the clothing they display at the moment. But no matter what store buying policy or regional weather dictates, school is coming.

In our house, new books are popping up. Workbooks ready to be used, new textbooks with untold information, and a fresh supply of pencils ready to be sharpened litter our school area.

One thing I want to do is clean the school room and organize for the new year. For the first time since our homeschooling career began, I will not have a preschooler to teach. My youngest is Kindergarten age, which is hard for me to believe. However, as he has always insisted on learning with his brothers, it really does not make much of a difference to our school routine - just his mother's heart!

A new year usually calls for new supplies. However, most homeschoolers are operating on a significantly smaller budget than their public school counterparts. Be sure to watch for the new article on good places to look for homeschooling supplies to help you get started.

Enjoy the summer!