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The Flexibility of Homeschool

Last week I noticed all the many comforts of homeschool. This week I was struck by the flexibility we have.

The Flexibility of Homeschool yourbesthomeschool.comThere wasn’t really but one ‘regular’ day this week. Is there really a regular day when homeschooling? Here’s what I noticed…

Flexibility of homeschool - little ones first yourbesthomeschool.comTuesday – Little ones are done and off playing. They’ll join us for Olympic studies and science in a bit.

When we had two friends visit for the day, the children got half of the day’s school work done the afternoon before. That next morning the children got up early and finished the day’s subjects!! They had the day free to play and enjoy their friends. And we got to help a family and keep up in our school work because of the flexibility of homeschool.

Winter Olympics unit study yourbesthomeschool.comTuesday and Thursday – 1. & 2. Making bobsleds with chalk pastels! | 3. It’s Olympic unit studies time! Learning about figure skater Michelle Kwan during/after lunch (Winter Games unit study is on sale through Saturday!) Verse of the day in our study: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:30

When the Winter Olympics are coming up we can incorporate those fun studies with the rest of all the regular. Because it is current events and we want to learn more about it. We can set aside something for a few weeks or simply build in the extra time. A unit study adds so much to our learning and really blends with the rest of all we do.

Mother daughter time yourbesthomeschool.comYogli Mogli with my girl.

When I stay up late talking to Eldest Girl, we can sleep in just a bit and start a little later. Because some things like building relationships and getting rest are just that important.

scooteringMonday – When we have one warm winter day we can ride scooters lots. Because we know that the arctic blast is coming back and we simply have to get outside!

Favorite indoor:outdoor winter activites yourbesthomeschool.comThursday – When there are days that are completely BURR we can stay in and do some of the favorite winter activities like Lil’ Buddy listed in his Saxon K graphing. Build with LEGO® bricks, read a book by the fire, paint!, have Nerf battles, play and listen to music.

Georgia Aquarium field trip yourbesthomeschool.comLast Friday – When Hodgepodgedad has an extended weekend we can grab our Georgia Aquarium passes and head over to look up close at the Aquatic Bodies Revealed exhibit. Because there are several of the dissection labs in our Apologia Marine Biology labs that match up. And what is offered at the aquarium is far above what we could possibly do at home. (My full review of Apologia Marine Biology for high school coming Monday at Curriculum Choice – with a giveaway!)

peaceful look but lots of noise yourbesthomeschool.comWednesday – From this photo you would never know there is an amazing amount of noise from a Nerf gun war going on 🙂

And when the noise of the age range is amazing, I have the flexibility to pause and think soothing thoughts. Don’t you think?

Many thanks to our Friday hostesses!

  • Collage Friday hostess Mary at Home Grown Learners
  • Weekly Wrap-Up hostess Kris at Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers
  • No Fear Homeschool High School hostess Connie at The Daisy Head

What flexibilities have you noticed this week?

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Filed Under: Helpful Habits, HomeSchooling Tagged With: collage Friday, high school, marine biology

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Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

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  1. Melissa Newell says

    January 24, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    Great week Tricia. Love that brick wall in your kitchen! Enjoy the weekend.

    Reply
    • Hodgepodgemom says

      January 24, 2014 at 7:11 PM

      Thank you Melissa – That’s a stencil that Nana found! She mixed up the brick color. I love that exposed brick look and it reminds me of a bed and breakfast we stayed in in Florida.

      Reply
  2. Audria says

    January 24, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    We had a beautiful day on Monday and I sent the kids out to play because I knew the polar vortex would be back later in the week!

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  3. Karen says

    January 24, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Same here. Monday we were outside in the sun and the rest of the week we are freezing to death. Looks like you had such a great week. I wanted to tell you that I always love your Instagram posts. They are so uplifting to me. I would love to live near enough to the Aquarium to visit often. We would both love it!! Happy weekend.

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    • Hodgepodgemom says

      January 24, 2014 at 7:12 PM

      Thanks so much for stopping by Karen – and I say the same about your instagram photos. Yes, we gotta soak up that sun while we can!

      Reply
  4. Stef says

    January 24, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    I’ve always wanted to go to the GA Aquarium!

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    • Hodgepodgemom says

      January 24, 2014 at 7:13 PM

      You MUST – if you get up this way let me know and we will meet there!

      Reply
  5. Phyllis at All Things Beautiful says

    January 24, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    I love the glimpses of your week. Yes, I have often found the flexibility of homeschooling opens up so many opportunities. Thank you for the Winter Olympics giveaway set! We will make use of it.

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    • Hodgepodgemom says

      January 24, 2014 at 7:14 PM

      I am SO excited for you Phyllis!!

      Reply
  6. Tonia says

    January 24, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    I love, love the flexibility of homeschooling. My husband works odd hours but it’s okay because we can just shift our day around and enjoy him whenever he’s home. Sometimes that means no school until mid-afternoon but our family time makes it worth it! Looks like a lovely week. Hoping your weekend is blessed.

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  7. Leah Courtney says

    January 24, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    I love that homeschooling allows us to be so flexible. We are late night people who can start school later in the mornings. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Rebecca Ray says

    January 25, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    We have been really enjoying some flexibility in our schedule lately with an extended quiet/bath/play time right after lunch and then some late afternoon schooling 🙂

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  9. Heather @To Sow a Seed says

    January 25, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    THANK YOU for the inspiration! I just spent two hours this morning pouring over maps with my 5 & 11 year-olds, neglecting the rest of the kiddos, talking about geography and all that good stuff that sometimes finds its way to the back burner while we’re focusing on the “getting done” checklists of life. Coming off of that high, your post inspired me to purchase the unit study, and get ready to dig in! I know my 6th grader on down will love it. I can’t thank you enough for the encouragement to be flexible this morning!

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  10. Emily @ Em's Estuary says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    What a great daybook! I love it.
    And that helmet is the best helmet I’ve ever seen. I wonder if there is an adult size.
    Flexibility is KEY! So blessed we can hoemschool.

    Blessings…
    Emily

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  11. Cait Fitz @ My Little Poppies says

    January 24, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    So funny- I posted on flexibility this week, too. I honestly feel that is the best aspect of homeschooling. I fell into this gig suddenly and unexpectedly but I am loving it. I feel badly for my friends who are married to the B & M school hours and schedule. This flexibility is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your week with us!

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