Last month!

May is our last month of Home school before taking our two month break. Normally during the week Wednesday is a day off, but not this month, we have a lot to finish up. I am typing up an end-of-year test for each kid on the computer for a year-in-review.
What an experience this has been for us! No matter how much I tried to prepare myself for this, I just didn't have a clue. Not only has my image of education changed (public school setting; memorization, papers,papers,papers, sit for six hours etc.) but I have such an appreciation for the resources that are available to the kids and I and how far creativity can go. There were definitely some "misses" this year with our schedule, curriculum and just working through the hoops. BUT there were also some definite "hits"! The kids and I have a different and new understanding for one another during those learning hours and we can do as much as we need to on a particular subject until it makes sense. Wow, this year has been full of memories!
I have so many ideas for next year and the ideas that I have center around each child and their type of learning, what clicks with them and/or interests them. I feel that I am much more comfortable and creative with guiding and teaching when it comes to their education. This year was just as much an experience of learning for me as it was for the kids. So, we will get ready to enjoy our busy summer and I'll be excited to start a fresh new year in August with fresh new ideas!!!!