well, sort of...
i am definitely becoming an admirer, and i don't think it will be too long before i am in love.
what am i in love with?
Five in a Row.
i am discovering that i am not the teach at the table with workbooks kind of teacher.
my kids are simply more hands-on kind of kids.
although tic-tac likes his workbooks to an extent, it only holds his attention for say, 10 minutes at best.
and bonobo just can't do them at all... sigh
i was getting so discouraged as of late with our "failure" at staying on task these last several weeks. i had just lamented to my husband about how much i was feeling like i just wasn't capable of teaching our children.
it was a 'bus day' for sure.
you know, when you were wishing you were a traditional schooling family and the bus came and carted your kids away for 8 hours.
i only have them in my most desperate of moments.
and then, like God is so apt to do, an answer came in the perfect time.
a woman who is in my bible study and i were talking and i was just sharing with her my recent frustrations with our curriculum and my, well, my angst over my own abilities.
she asked, have you ever heard of Five in a Row?
i told her we had the first volume, but hadn't done much with it, because i was so stuck in my rut.
she graciously invited me to her home that friday to share in their FIAR co-op! they have been praying for another family to join, so she asked me to come and check it out!
isn't that so like God?
so, anyway. we went and heard a wonderful story, then played outside acting out elements of the story. we also did a craft emphasizing the desert landscape that was so much a part of the story. it was a joy to watch my kids living out the story. it really cemented the elements into their minds.
they talked about it all the way home and then got to share with daddy about how much fun they had.
wow! my eyes were really opened up to the possibilities that exist with FIAR. i am hooked, and just might be in love. thanks, julie, julie and yvette for opening your co-op to me and letting us get creative with you! i had so much fun, and came away with a lot of ideas :) i hope to do it again soon!!
oh, the book we read? Roxaboxen, by Alice McClerran. definitely a keeper!
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That's so awesome! I know how much you were wanting a co-op! Isn't God so kind! :)
ReplyDeleteI have so many fond memories from my KONOS co-op days... Hands on learning is so helpful! Adding friends to the mix is just golden.
Hi Gin! I have been thinking about you and miss you at FFS this year. Congratulations on baby #4!! I'm sorry you have been so sick! Hope you have a blessed day. Hugs!! :)
ReplyDeletethanks, heather. i am looking forward to it :) God really has perfect timing!
ReplyDeletemel...i miss PE too! i just didn't know how i could give up the afternoon rest since i am pregnant. i hope all is well with you and your family :)