Homeschooling Summer Begins…

Most of us are finishing up the final remnants of this year’s lessons and activities.  It is absolutely amazing how quickly the year rolls by and we are back into summer.  I have already started next year’s lesson plans for my little monkeys.  The kiddos only got a 48 hour break before summer “maintenance math” and handwriting lessons started up.  I’m sure this will come back to haunt me in the future.  I picture my kids at a therapist’s office telling him/her how their mother made them learn all through the summer.

I’m loving the planning portion for next year’s science curriculum.  My ten-year-old, J, will be doing the Bob Jones Science program for fifth grade and we are already planning a trip to supplement what he will be learning.  The family is going to make a trip out to Diamond Park in Murfreesboro Arkansas.  The kids actually get to dig for diamonds.  I’m aware that there is a very slim chance they will end up bringing home a diamond, but it will be fun to try.  And honestly, if anyone can find one… it’s my son.  He has some kind of Jedi power when it comes to finding treasures.  We will be collecting rocks, minerals, and I’m sure a few bugs.  I made an enormous mistake when I told my kids they could start a bug collection. I had no idea what type of Pandora’s Box I was opening.

In order to make this “school inspired” trip count towards two requirements, we are also having the kids help out with the planning of the trip.  J is working on his Webelos rank in scouts, and we are making the most of every single activity we do.  By planning the trip he will finish his travel portion of the scouting program for the year.  So, as they say–two birds.

Bring on the sunscreen, pool time, and some diamond digging supplies!