Guest Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 to please skip gravy subjects with my littles (6 and 5) this year. I am going nuts trying to decide what to do. Thank you, sanity and clarity will return momentarily. Now back to your regular postsing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaHappy Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Oh my gosh, you totally have my permission. I'm skipping gravy subjects with my 5 y.o. this year and I have no regrets at all. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 How old are all of your children? It helps me put things in perspective. FWIW.....I only do reading/phonics, handwriting/copywork, and math with my kids in grades K-2. I read them good books or science that they like, etc as bedtime stories. I read your other thread about planning and didn't respond b/c I am sort of confused about your history. Are you homeschooling everyone? What grades? Are they on grade level skillwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 sorry for the confusion. I homeschool all 5 of my kids. Ages are 14, 12, 6, 5 and 2. The older 2 are all done planning wise except for grammar and lit. But since we haven't even gotten to starting science, I am willing to let it go for the mo. The younger 2 are on target, I would say, compared to other kids who have had no formal schooling yet. That is all I would like to do. But I feel guilty, like I am not doing enough if I don't use something like Oak Meadow or FIAR alongside. Given my time constraints each day, I just do not see how to squeeze it in. And I do not feel OM does a firm job in LA. I love the rest, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulcimeramy Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Another fairy godmother granting your wish, and a blessing upon you. If you want less-stress gravy for little ones, here is all I used during high-stress times: 1. An art box (crayons, watercolor paints and brushes, paper, modeling beeswax) 2. Plenty of time in the great outdoors, including water and mud 3. Books, books, books 4. A toy box (matchbox cars, doll, teddy bear, blocks, train set, legos) 5. Access to my pots, pans, and measuring cups for playing Less is more. Free time, books, a few activities and toys, the great outdoors, a clean house, a good routine, and a relaxed and loving mother are the elements that prepare children for academic rigor later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Permission granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallory Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 FWIW.....I only do reading/phonics, handwriting/copywork, and math with my kids in grades K-2. I read them good books or science that they like, etc as bedtime stories. :iagree: (and I don't even necesarily start that at 5, 6 or 7 is fine too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thank you to all my Fairy Godmothers. I feel lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Do it girl! I skipped gravy pretty much until my oldest was 7.5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 You absolutely have permission! Enjoy the freedom! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Granted! I've been skipping most gravy. They have access to art supplies and we may watch the Science channel or Discovery or History channel from time to time, but I focus on the basics right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicMama Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I ask myself what I would want to teach my kids if I only had a year with them. After the initial frenzy of a list that goes for miles, :) I can boil it down to: can they read? For me, that is the ultimate goal of the early years. Focus on that (or your chosen area), and there will be years for all the extra goodies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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