Recent Thoughts

So, as a homeschooler, one finds that time is a scarce commodity...hence the delay in posting. But, so far so good this year. Most of my energy the past two weeks has been put into planning, preparation, and implementation of the new school year.

I have implemented a new schedule, both at home and the two coops I am part of. It has gone quite well. What is new is that the schedule is tighter, and I stick to it with a good energy. Don't imagine a task master here, but I do watch the clock and move on to our next activity with fluidity. It has turned out to be quite positive and satisfying for everyone. I feel we are getting to what we need to and it is just the right amount. My thoughts about why that is so, is that working with one or two children is much more intensely focused. Too much of that intensity can be quickly overwhelming., the kids are satisified because the flow of in breathing and out breathing is well balanced, and we are not worn out at the end of the day. The build-up for this process has come from my training with Gene Campbell who I am crazy about. She runs the CHIRON homeschooling training in Canada, and works as a consultant to Waldorf educators and homeschoolers. Her emphasis is on the preparation of the adult, and on being organized and on top of things, and most importantly having the consciousness of the deeper aspects of Waldorf.

I know as a homeschooler, I sometimes have flown by the seat of my pants because of other responsibilities. Although I got through, it was never quite satisfying, nor without its share of stress because of lack of preparation. Quite a few times, I spent the bulk of my energy looking for something and it took away from the actual lesson.

So, here's to a well thought out and well timed effort!