Link Love: Homeschool statistics

Over 170 years ago, almost all children were homeschooled. 

Check out the promising statistics on homeschooling children today. 

http://www.topmastersineducation.com/homeschooled/

Game Master in the Making

Over dinner, Jed & I talked about why our attempt to tandem teach science lab was, in game parlance, an "epic fail".

I was throwing out suggestions: "Maybe we can do this next time. Or next time, I will do this instead."
But, Jed got straight to the heart of the matter: "I think it's because I dont really want to be a teacher. I want to be a game master."

Ooops. I am reminded that a child must be molded in his own image, not in the image his parents want to project on him. 

So, Jed and I will set aside teaching for now. We signed up for a kid's course on Basic Game Programming. Plus Coursera has in September: Basic Game Programming using C#. 

Let's give Jed a go at his dream, shall we?!

Teaching Jed to Save Up

Since I am investing in homeschool books, materials & classes, I told Jed he has to buy his own toys now, if they cost more than a set amount. 

So, Jed has been saving all his allowance to buy this fighting robot. Thanks to Tita Maureen Apple Diaz for shipping to Cebu.

First Day Algebra

Started teaching Algebra to Jed today. 

He's only 9 years old yet he did not hesitate to go head to head with his mother and grandfather, both Engineering graduates. 

"Mom, this way is better. See?!" 

Twice, his solutions were more elegant than mine, no mean feat for his first day. 

God is good. And homeschooling keeps getting better and better.

I am Patient

Because, everyday, Jed memorizes one Virtue and one Bible verse to start his homeschool routine...

Because, I must have 'a place for everything and everything in its place'... 

Because, after 2 successive weddings, 1 sick housekeeper and 1 active, whirlwind of a young man, our house was a huge mess...
Because Monster mommy had emerged in a terrifying episode that put Naruto and the Ninetailed Demon Fox to shame...

So, therefore, in addition to the day's required reading, Jed also turned to "I am Patient" and, of his volition, read solemnly:
" Proverbs 14:29 Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish he is".

Then, with the somber air of a village priest presiding over a funeral, he looked at me, sadly shook his head and pronounced
"...or how foolish she his".

This is definitely one of those I-cant-wait-until-you-grow-up-and-have-kids-of-your-own moments. Hah!