From August to May, most mornings you will find me here. You might notice the mismatched chairs and the fact that I only have 2 of them, but teach 3 kids. Yes. That is how we roll. More chairs would be great. Student #3 is typically on her bed or on the floor doing her work. And, I find I am more comfortable in my sweet leatherish desk chair. If I get the chance to sit down, that is.
I will never part with this table. Yes, I let them write on it. A lot. They love it.
I am most proud of this wall. I pretended to be the Nester and hammered away. Oh, and yes, my husband was out of the country at the time. My plan is to fill the entire wall with artwork. (If you squint you can see the smallest of lights covering a strange outlet that is smack in the middle of the wall. Nice.)
This is the absolute cleanest this desk will be. So of course I’m documenting it. See the cute file folders crammed with stuff I have no idea what to do with? If you don’t know what to do, put it in a cute folder. And Nancy Drew, you have to have some mystery in your life, right?
So there it is, a peak of my always in process school room. I was pleased this week with how it transformed from last year. A printer stand, curtains, art stuff containment unit, photos, 10 Billy book cases, a globe collection and something inspiring over my desk would be great. But, this is great, too. We are blessed, and I am thankful!
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And now some of my Best Of as it pertains to new Homeschool stuff I’ve found:
I may have cried a little when I saw this. Movies with FREE CURRICULUM! Reminds me of film strip day at school.
This is the genius stuff Jolanthe of Homeschool Creations puts out there for all of us who can’t dream it up! This is a great way for spelling to be fun (like Scrabble for little ones!) And it is also FREE!
I found this idea on Pinterst which is an amazing resource for finding creative ideas. This one is called Retelling the Story. I love it for my Kindergartener, but I have a feeling her older sisters will join in, too! This is not a homeschool site, but written by a kindergarten teacher. Lover her ideas for hands on learning!
And finally, to bring a smile to your face this Friday, 20 Great Reasons You Homeschool via Five J’s, a great homeschooling website I subscribe to.
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{Special Mention: Not new to me, but if you are looking for a great online community, check out the Homeschool Village. I love what they are building!}
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Back to School Week 2011:
God did Not Call me to a Quiet House
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Oh, friend! I love it. I really am drawn to the look of the table in between the book shelves. Everything is right within reach. Kids art on the walls of a homeschool room is just perfect. Our kids say it makes it feel like “their” room. And, I’m with ya on the computer desk. I take a good look at mine on the first day of school, because I probably won’t see it for a while!! Great job!
Confession – this is the first year I’ve put their artwork on the walls! Isn’t that a shame? It is so good and colorful, and I didn’t have anything else on the wall…what was I waiting for?
Having the table between the shelves I think is more interesting in this room than it just floating out in the middle. I have had it both ways. And though we lose some table space, I really like the way this looks!
I hope you have a great year Marci! Can’t wait to see you in like 60 days!
I love seeing others’ homeschool rooms! I hope to have a space for that one day. I love the kids’ art on the walls, too.
We used the kitchen and dining room for years – they are perfect because it is where life is happening! I miss the days I could teach math and do dishes! Ahh, multitasking for a mom is so great! Nice to see you Caroline!
GREAT crib girl!!! And I love how the kids can draw on the table!!! Looks like a great place to learn! Have a wonderful new school year – God Bless!!!
Courtney
Adorable room!!! I absolutely LOVE the doodled-on table! Of all the things I could love, it’s that? What a beautiful idea! (And I prefer my desk chair, too…) Enjoy your year!
Blessings,
Dawn