Since it’s the beginning of the school year, many of you are looking at books right now and ordering them. Remember that no matter how many books you buy, it is not insurance that your children will learn everything there is to know. We can provide them with the best books, but if we buy too many, it is hard to use them all. Buying lots of books and curriculum can lead to being overwhelmed. Then very little gets accomplished. So keep your book buying list simple. Don’t buy then all at once. Read reviews if you are looking at new books/curriculum. Ask questions. Take your time making a selection. Talk to your husband. Pray about it. Review your family mission statement. Since I have been homeschooling for more than 16 years, I have collected a lot of books. I have also let go of a lot of books and blessed others. I teach my children how to research and find the answers to their questions. With access to the Internet, we don’t need a whole library of books in our home. We can use the Internet. We can go to the public library. There are ways to find answers without blowing the budget on more books that we can use in a school.
Menu Plan for Monday – Grilled Hamburgers and Side Salad (buns for the boys, and lettuce bun for mom)
- Make Your Bed (Do this as soon as you get up.)
- Get Dressed Down to Your Shoes
- Swish and Swipe
- Start Your Laundry
- Decide on Dinner
- Check Your Calendar
- Start the Day off with a Shiny Sink. Don’t leave the breakfast dishes sitting.
School: Pick your start date for school and check on school supply sales.
Afternoon Routine:
- Eat Lunch
- Clear off One Hot Spot
- Reboot the Laundry
- Declutter for 15 Minutes (Be sure to have your children declutter, too.)
- Drink Your Water