This will be my first post for our Home-School blog! Creston is currently (almost) 4 3/4 years old. He is probably old enough (if we tested him) to go ahead and start Kindergarten this year, but according to the State rules and regulations, he just isn't old enough yet ~he'll be 5 in January. He's such a smart little booger already. He catches on so fast and picks a lot of things up just by watching a couple of times. He could probably run a Fire Truck if left alone with it after watching his Daddy so much!
Since Creston will NOT be attending school this school year (2009-2010), Mark and I decided that we would attempt to "Home-School" him until it's his time to start school next fall. I plan to start the Home-Schooling the day after Labor Day! That is when ALL schools should start!!! :o)
We will be doing a combination this year of Pre-School/Kindergarten curriculum. There are many basic things that Creston already knows, and several that he does not...(once Mackie came along, I stopped trying to make him memorize the 50 states and colors and stopped trying to teach him how to write and spell.....Bad mommy, huh??) If all goes well, and if he seems to be doing well in this Home-School setting, then we will definately have a hard decision to make NEXT fall when it really is his time to start public school.
There are many factors involved when parents choose to Home-School. These decisions are not made lightly, but often-times the parents of those being Home-Schooled are criticized for their "Harmful" decisions to keep their kids out of the Public School System ~ the harmful effects of teaching a child when you are not qualified to do so and also the harm that it does to keep their children away from socializing with other children. I would like to report to everyone that I am married to a man who was a School Teacher for 9 years (up until 2 years ago when he pursued his dream job of working full-time for the Fire Service). He is FULLY capable of over-seeing our Home-School lessons and has enough patience (when necessary) to work with the toughest of learners!! I have full faith in myself and my husband to teach our oldest son and also our youngest son what they will need to know to pass any tests given them and to succeed in life later on! :o)
This is a decision that we have prayed about and that I have agonized over. We have already received negative responses to our decision to try this out this next year and he's not even eligible to start school yet!! It's probably going to be an interesting journey, but one that we are willing to make. Please pray with us that we are able to teach our son what he will need to know and that we too will learn many important lessons along the way. This journey may end next fall, but if not, then I will be right here, blogging Crestons progress for all to see!!
I'm excited! Keep us in your prayers!!!
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