Jul 7, 2007

Planning for the Next Year

Summer is almost half-way over, and it seems it has barely begun. We usually start our homeschool year about the same time as the public schools around us. This year they are being forced to start later (Aug 27 vs around Aug 6), so we have more time off to enjoy than normal.

However, while my kids can sit around and play all day, I am planning for our next year. What books will we need? What curriculums am I using? What extra activities will we enroll in? How much is that going to cost?!

For homeschooling parents, summer is often the time to research new curriculums, scope out who has the best prices, and decide who is learning what. My home is littered with pieces of paper bearing sample schedules for each one of the kids. I love planning - the new year seems full of endless possibilities! How exciting!

I hope you are enjoying your summer. Look for an article this week on how to start homeschooling, for all the first-timers out there.

Enjoy the summer!