News of the Day

Since Sheridan has begun telling her friends, it's time to say it outloud, "We're homeschooling this year." Yep, after 5 years of quite a bit of independence for me, and building a pretty big business, I am taking over the responsibility of her education for this year. Can you say "crazytown?"

Fifth grade in Cville is probably my favorite grade in the public system, and for sure my favorite school. I subbed in that hallway and like a lot of those ladies and their methods. And before I went to get the papers from the administration office, I talked to the principal, my friend. We live in a small town, I'm not dissing it. 

But for me and my house...we have got to make sure that Sheridan doesn't give up on learning. She  needs to be inspired, challenged and she needs to have highlights! I know not every day at public school is fun. I wouldn't ever expect that. It certainly won't be here! But at home I can let her learn at her own pace, challenge her with projects and reports, improve her critical thinking skills, work on specific character challenges, teach the Bible, and spend quality time with my girl.

Other points...
IF the adoption goes through (and right now our home study is being held hostage by a social worker) then we could have two boys who need a lot of my attention before and after school. Homeschooling Sheridan will be a great balance for me to make sure I can nurture her and make the transition to sharing her time with us.
IF we decide to only homeschool one year, she will not be behind. I can teach 5th grade, and she can learn it here as well as there.
IF she wants to take guitar lessons, we'll have time.
IF she plays in a Russellville soccer league, we will have time and energy to go.
IF we want to go see Ryan or Lauren at college, we can.
She will NOT be isolated, and her social skills will probably improve.

How will it look during my event? I don't know.