Survival School

I was talking with a group of friends {over a video app} and my friend Tess said it best when she said we're 'Survival-Schooling'  She's absolutely right.  I'm not homeschooling my kids and can't even pretend I am.  I'm working full time and just trying to keep them busy enough that they aren't fighting with each other.  My goal during this time is to keep them from regressing too much and keep them happy and active.  That being said, several of you have reached out asking about our curriculum.  Since I have no curriculum, here is the 'schedule' we go by each day.  Again, I'm not 'teaching' them anything during this time.  Simply reviewing things they already know. 

The only 'new' content we're covering is how to
+ follow simple recipes {EasyMac, energy bites, hot dogs, etc. independently + help us w/ real recipes}
+ start the dishwasher & washing machine independently {they're almost 7 & 8}
+ address and mail and envelope
+ type correctly {thanks www.TypingClub.com}
+ play shuffleboard :)

Other than that, we're giving a lot of grace.

I will also add that my kids got a laptop for Christmas that they have always used for educational games/website {Prodigy, iReady, etc.} that they still play whenever -- we don't restrict use on that.  {the benefit of not having YouTube on it!!}

Also, we end up doing 'homeschool' page above about 3-4 days a week.  One or two days a week they end up working on a project with Adam, playing at their grandmas {we have been quarantining with them}, or just playing outside all day.  As long is they are playing nicely together, I'm perfectly happy with only doing 'school' 3 days a week.  Again, my goal isn't to advance them, but simply keep them from regressing.  

School Photos 2019-2020

We finally have school photos back {I swear we're the last!}

2018-19 | J in 1st & C in K

Apparently I didn't post their photos from 2017-18 | J in K & C in Preschool

2016-17 | J in Preschool {it's weird to see J without glasses!}

Back to School 2019

School Photos | 2018-19

I'm convinced I have the cutest kids on the planet! I have all the heart eyes looking at these two.  Even chipped nail polish can't bring me down {haha!}  Here's a tip for the new mama's out there.   Order the disc instead of photos {$15} and then take them to your local lab to get all your prints.  So much cheaper and that way you don't have to buy a package you don't want -- what does a person do with all those little wallets anyways?!  

Meet the teacher night 2018

True to our style, we were the last people at Meet the Teacher night!  

Cullyn has Mrs. Ferguson this year {not the same teacher that Jordyn had} so we're excited to see how it goes.  I've heard she has a little more structure than Mrs. James {J's kindergarten teacher when we moved to Montezuma} which should be perfect for Cullyn.  My heart says this kid is going to have the best year! 

Jordyn's teacher is Mrs. Schmidt which came as a surprise to me since we know her outside of school.  Jordyn's grandma babysits Mrs. Schmidt's son every day.  That being said, we are so, so excited to have her!  She is very kind and loving and dedicated to her students which is Jordyn's favorite kind of teacher! :)

Cullyn's 1st Fieldtrip

Cullyn took his first field trip this fall.  They went to Center Grove pumpkin patch to see the animals and chose a pumpkin.  I was lucky enough to go with them! :)

Cullyn | Pre-K