The 2020 school year will be different. If we've learned anything from Spring, it's that things can change quickly. Never did I imagine that when we left school in March that we'd be where we are now. It is scary and stressful, mostly because things are still unknown. So, what is the 2020 school year going to look like? I think that answer will be partially based on … [Read more...]
Virtual Endings and Actual Beginnings
Virtual learning is coming to an end! To say it's been difficult would be an understatement. Virtual learning is definitely not the same as homeschooling. When you take something new and unplanned, then combine it with an already emotional situation (like a global pandemic!) we weren't exactly set up for success. However, I'm proud that we kept pushing through, and we've … [Read more...]
Practice Makes Progress and Other Life Lessons
Practice You've probably heard the phrase "practice makes perfect" through the course of your life. However, perfection is pretty hard, if not impossible to attain. So, instead of setting myself and my family up for failure, we're going with a new phrase around here: Practice makes progress! There has been a lot of practice going on around here lately, and I wanted to … [Read more...]
School Supplies to Make the Transition Easier
School Supplies By now, you've probably battled the crowds (or were smart, unlike me, and ordered online!) and purchased all of your school supplies. However, there are still a few school supplies you probably need. Going from late nights to early bedtimes, freedom to structure, and not listening to....well, hopefully, listening...is hard on children. It's not so easy on us … [Read more...]
Repeating Kindergarten: Making the Right Decision
Repeating Kindergarten As a parent, you question your judgement constantly. Well, at least I do. How do you know when you're making the right decision? What if you don't? How will this impact my kids? My family? All of these questions have been on repeat in my mind since we started discussing the twins repeating kindergarten. It wasn't a decision we came to lightly, and it … [Read more...]
