Homeschool?

We decided not to enroll Nate into 3 year old preschool this year and instead do it at home. I should be capable of doing this, right?  This summer I worked hard on creating a curriculum and lesson plans.  We started last week, and although there were a couple of bumps and issues, I can say that that the kids are learning and we're having fun so it must be working.  At least somewhat! Ha!

We do have to deal with interruptions that probably don't happen in a regular preschool setting.  Like people coming to the door, taking time out for time-outs (not surprising that school at home does NOT prevent tantrums and melt-downs), and Maddie needing to use the potty every 10 minutes.  And like their own mommy teaching them. I think kids are usually so much better behaved for other adults than their own parents. And also just getting used to the idea of it's "school" time not "do whatever you want to do" time. They seem to think they can just quit in the middle of an activity and go play with toys!

I am having to adjust and be flexible as I learn what works and what doesn't and how long certain activities take to do, but I am finding the kids like the structure and activities and even when we're not in school, they are asking to do some of the things we have done (usually the stuff on the computer, but hey, if they're learning while having fun, why not?).