We are well into the year (7 weeks) and I think it's our best year so far. My oldest is in 9th grade, so it's a little different. He is managing his planner/assignments on his own for each course, so we'll see how this goes. I've been using Homeschool Planet as a digital tracker for assignments so we can keep track of it all online between kids, my husband and I (it's a group effort). We're also leaving Fridays open to other learning. Some of the kids want to work on gardening and others some robotics. I guess they are exploring some interests then.
Sounds like a great first week! The taking kids to bakeries etc is one thing I miss doing, but with 7 kiddos its just not going to happen in our budget :(
Some Edmonton cafe/bakery recommendations are Little Brick, square 1 (the one on fairway drive is also very close to a beautiful ravine to walk in, especially during the fall), duchess is an amazing bakery (not gf though)
Thanks for those recommendations! We actually went to one of the Square 1 locations last year when we came out to scope out neighborhoods and met up with a local pastor there! I'll have to try the other locations too!
I'm glad you liked the stickers! The ones you sent me made their way into my reading journal. I have started a common place journal inspired by yours 😊
I loved watching this video! I love the mix of vlogging and shots from your week. Where do you get your music? The songs are so pretty. I love the music with lyrics in your videos. 🤍
Hi Chantel! So sorry to hear about the bus troubles. My mom drives a bus in America and there are always issues with outdated busses breaking down, or busses being used during the school day for field trips or mid day bus routes. If one thing goes wrong sometimes it throws off the bus driver’s ability to get back to the school in a reasonable time. Also, I try year round schooling. This is my third year with my oldest and first year with my middle (plus a crazy toddler in the background). We have a habit of needing days off here or there for winter illness and I like finishing main lessons and state testing in April. I like the laid back approach so if we are having a bad day I don’t have to panic about finishing the main part of the school year late. Plus it allows for last minute field days and adventures. I envy those with schedules and structure, but I’ve learned my family is not quite there yet. I’m glad to hear that Reading in 100 Easy Lessons is worth buying again. I nabbed my copy from a “free” pile and wondered if I should use it more regularly with my 5 yo. I’ll have to try it more.
We did year round schooling for the first few years, it was great! Now that my kids have friends that go to school they prefer to have summers off to spend more time with friends. I love that with homeschooling we can have the flexibility to change.
Our homeschooling , amazingly, has gone off rather smooth. I have definitely realized we have grown out of our Co-op BUT I made a commitment so I plan to stick with it atm. The families are great but the curated curriculum that goes with it is starting to be a lot of work that I wouldn't even assign if it was just me assigning work. So, I am having some issues because it isn't what I want to focus on and NOT how I feel God is leading our homeschooling. However, I think it will still end up being a good final year with our Co-op. Otherwise, rather smooth start.
I've never been a part of a homeschool co-op but I could definitely see myself struggling with that same thing. I'm glad the rest of your year is starting off well though!
I really enjoyed this video! I am done homeschooling my four kids. I miss the journey. Chantel you are doing so good! Enjoy every moment of it because it goes so fast. We use to homeschool four days out the week and we picked one errand/fun day, usually Thursdays. That was the day we would grab lunch, go grocery shopping, doctor’s appointments or anything else we wanted to do. I loved the music in the background of this video, so calming. Thanks for sharing your journal with us. I would like to try something similar. 💞
Oh wow, we used the same curriculum to teach ours to read when we homeschooled!!! I wouldn't agree that all 100 lessons were easy either! 😂 Maybe it depends on the child.
No, I would say the lessons are simple but not always easy! Both of my oldest two got up to about lesson 80/85 before we stopped the book and they were just reading normal books. I figured since the program worked before we may as well stick with it!
We have started our "homeschool" year.. as in Sam's college classes have started. It is taking a bit more from me to help him plan his week and figure out what the english professor wants.. but math is going well. There is way more busy work for both of them than we did in our homeschool.
It’s so true. Our kids did public school all through elementary, and then we homeschooled. It really is more work, and takes a lot of time. Our daughter is now back at public school, and it’s been a challenge going back to the schedule.
I feel relieved that I'm not the only one who finds public school exhausting! I'm such a rebel I don't like being told I need to be somewhere at a particular time.
Sounds like a good first week of homeschool, though I'm sorry you've had so many headaches with the public school! I came across Peking in the Temeraire series and thought it was just the name of a Chinese city I wasn't familiar with. Oops! 😅
“It’s a gong show” Isn’t that the truth?!? I was a public school teacher for 24 years, and I just never knew what was coming! Explore agricultural areas
Just out of curiosity, is there ever a reason for the late buses and is this a normal thing? I rode the bus as a child (a long time ago) and I never remember the bus being late.
I don't think it will be the norm, the normal bus driver was sick I think so there was a substitute. It just so happens that was our introduction to the bus system here. Hopefully it doesn't continue!
Half the reason we homeschool is because public is too stressful for me 🤣 Hopefully your second week of all the schools is better. We just hit 6 weeks and its been good but now sports start so the stress is all back lol.
Our homeschool year has been so smooth so far! 🙌🏼🥹 Yes, public school can be so stressful!!
I'm so ready to be done with public school already and it's only been three and a half weeks . . .
Yesterday at the library I got that picture book about books!
Ha, so cool! Apparently mine is now read to pick up!
We are well into the year (7 weeks) and I think it's our best year so far. My oldest is in 9th grade, so it's a little different. He is managing his planner/assignments on his own for each course, so we'll see how this goes. I've been using Homeschool Planet as a digital tracker for assignments so we can keep track of it all online between kids, my husband and I (it's a group effort). We're also leaving Fridays open to other learning. Some of the kids want to work on gardening and others some robotics. I guess they are exploring some interests then.
Ninth grade feels like a big step from eighth, at least, that's how I'm feeling this year!
Sounds like a great first week! The taking kids to bakeries etc is one thing I miss doing, but with 7 kiddos its just not going to happen in our budget :(
My hope is to take one kid at a time to the bakery so we get a little one-on-one date!
I just always feel so cozy watching your videos!
Yay, that's what I'm hoping for!
The Muttart Conservatory is nice to visit in the winter. Our kids enjoy exploring and seeing the different biomes.
Oh nice, thanks for the tip!
Some Edmonton cafe/bakery recommendations are Little Brick, square 1 (the one on fairway drive is also very close to a beautiful ravine to walk in, especially during the fall), duchess is an amazing bakery (not gf though)
Thanks for those recommendations! We actually went to one of the Square 1 locations last year when we came out to scope out neighborhoods and met up with a local pastor there! I'll have to try the other locations too!
I'm glad you liked the stickers! The ones you sent me made their way into my reading journal. I have started a common place journal inspired by yours 😊
Oh so fun! Thanks again for the stickers!
I loved watching this video! I love the mix of vlogging and shots from your week. Where do you get your music? The songs are so pretty. I love the music with lyrics in your videos. 🤍
Aww thanks! The songs from this video are from Epidemic Sound.
@@ChantelKlassenCool! Thanks for letting me know!
Hi Chantel! So sorry to hear about the bus troubles. My mom drives a bus in America and there are always issues with outdated busses breaking down, or busses being used during the school day for field trips or mid day bus routes. If one thing goes wrong sometimes it throws off the bus driver’s ability to get back to the school in a reasonable time.
Also, I try year round schooling. This is my third year with my oldest and first year with my middle (plus a crazy toddler in the background). We have a habit of needing days off here or there for winter illness and I like finishing main lessons and state testing in April. I like the laid back approach so if we are having a bad day I don’t have to panic about finishing the main part of the school year late. Plus it allows for last minute field days and adventures. I envy those with schedules and structure, but I’ve learned my family is not quite there yet. I’m glad to hear that Reading in 100 Easy Lessons is worth buying again. I nabbed my copy from a “free” pile and wondered if I should use it more regularly with my 5 yo. I’ll have to try it more.
We did year round schooling for the first few years, it was great! Now that my kids have friends that go to school they prefer to have summers off to spend more time with friends. I love that with homeschooling we can have the flexibility to change.
That's such a lovely video
.😊😊.. I'm a new subscriber to this channel.. A lot of greetings from India...🇮🇳
Thanks for being here!
Exciting 😊
Our homeschooling , amazingly, has gone off rather smooth. I have definitely realized we have grown out of our Co-op BUT I made a commitment so I plan to stick with it atm. The families are great but the curated curriculum that goes with it is starting to be a lot of work that I wouldn't even assign if it was just me assigning work. So, I am having some issues because it isn't what I want to focus on and NOT how I feel God is leading our homeschooling. However, I think it will still end up being a good final year with our Co-op. Otherwise, rather smooth start.
I've never been a part of a homeschool co-op but I could definitely see myself struggling with that same thing. I'm glad the rest of your year is starting off well though!
I really enjoyed this video! I am done homeschooling my four kids. I miss the journey. Chantel you are doing so good! Enjoy every moment of it because it goes so fast. We use to homeschool four days out the week and we picked one errand/fun day, usually Thursdays. That was the day we would grab lunch, go grocery shopping, doctor’s appointments or anything else we wanted to do. I loved the music in the background of this video, so calming. Thanks for sharing your journal with us. I would like to try something similar. 💞
Thanks for watching, Robin!
Oh wow, we used the same curriculum to teach ours to read when we homeschooled!!! I wouldn't agree that all 100 lessons were easy either! 😂 Maybe it depends on the child.
No, I would say the lessons are simple but not always easy! Both of my oldest two got up to about lesson 80/85 before we stopped the book and they were just reading normal books. I figured since the program worked before we may as well stick with it!
I used it, too. It was harder near the end...such long lists of words!!!
If you're up for a drive try Calmar donuts. It is THE best donuts around, and baked that same day. Beats any Tim Hortons donuts, in my opinion.
Ooh, we'll have to check them out one day, thanks for the tip!
We have started our "homeschool" year.. as in Sam's college classes have started. It is taking a bit more from me to help him plan his week and figure out what the english professor wants.. but math is going well. There is way more busy work for both of them than we did in our homeschool.
Busy work is a thing I struggle with - why is it a thing?!?!
It’s so true. Our kids did public school all through elementary, and then we homeschooled. It really is more work, and takes a lot of time. Our daughter is now back at public school, and it’s been a challenge going back to the schedule.
I feel relieved that I'm not the only one who finds public school exhausting! I'm such a rebel I don't like being told I need to be somewhere at a particular time.
Loved this check in! ♥️I’m checking into that typing site!
It's simple but it works!
Museums
What about museums/historical societies in your new area? Where we are in Virginia there is so much history each town has its own mini museum.
That's a great idea! We went to a historical outdoor place a couple of weeks ago but I should check into some indoor ones for the winter!
Sounds like a good first week of homeschool, though I'm sorry you've had so many headaches with the public school!
I came across Peking in the Temeraire series and thought it was just the name of a Chinese city I wasn't familiar with. Oops! 😅
Ha, always learning something new!
“It’s a gong show” Isn’t that the truth?!? I was a public school teacher for 24 years, and I just never knew what was coming!
Explore agricultural areas
Just out of curiosity, is there ever a reason for the late buses and is this a normal thing? I rode the bus as a child (a long time ago) and I never remember the bus being late.
I don't think it will be the norm, the normal bus driver was sick I think so there was a substitute. It just so happens that was our introduction to the bus system here. Hopefully it doesn't continue!
Libraries
We've definitely gone to a couple of those already!
Half the reason we homeschool is because public is too stressful for me 🤣 Hopefully your second week of all the schools is better. We just hit 6 weeks and its been good but now sports start so the stress is all back lol.
We probably weren't very smart and started sports the same week as school. 😜