It’s been so long since I’ve posted a Works for Me Wednesday tip, I hardly know where to begin.
I’ve started this post at least three times. My creative juices stopped flowing several hours ago, I’m afraid. This morning I had an idea of compiling two or three tips in one blog. At this point in the evening I have absolutely no memory of what those brilliant ideas were.
Instead of school, let’s go to Texas!!
It’s sad. Still it could be perceived as a good sign. If I was fresh and full of energy and wit, wouldn’t you be a little suspicious about the quality of my homeschooling? I’m tired and mentally exhausted because I’ve poured my wisdom and knowledge out into the outstretched minds of my beloved children.
Whether they wanted it or not.
David and Daniel were swimming buddies during our time in Texas.
There is one thing I’ve added to our homeschooling routine that I simply must share. It was Tim’s idea, I won’t take the credit, and I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner.
Sibling Correction Hour
Okay, it’s really only a half an hour and it’s math correction, not life/character/personality correction. I can just see the glee in the kids’ eyes if I opened that one up.
Attention kids, today we have on the schedule a full hour of Brother/Sister Critique. You get to correct their clothing choices, poor manners, and obnoxious personality quirks.
Yay!!
Apple pies get you a free pass to Alamo Village on Labor Day. How about some apples for the teacher!
No, this is Math Correction time. Daniel and Rachel are in the 6th and 7th grades, respectively. At 2 in the afternoon they exchange teacher’s guides and correct each other’s math lesson for the day. This has a number of advantages:
1) The math lesson actually gets corrected on a daily basis – what a novel idea!
2) I don’t have to do the work – this frees me up to continue my teaching hour with David and Sarah.
3) The kids are highly motivated to do well in their lessons – nothing like some friendly sibling rivalry to keep the kids on their toes
Stop by Rocks in My Dryer for more WFMW tips.
Kathy
Interesting idea. I will have to try this.
“Whether they wanted it or not” – exactly my feeling some days! Well said. I’ve often told our youngest to resort to older siblings for help in math when I’ve been at a meeting or out on an errand, or had Dad correct it while I was off galavanting in another country. The motivation to do well does seem to change when someone else is looking at the work! Keen insight, Kathy.
Very cool ideas! Looks like you all are having a blast!
Good idea, Tim.
Love the TX shots. Keep throwing them in, please…..
I love you Edgrens!! Aunt Kate
Great idea. I’ve never had kids close enough in age to be able to do this, but I have been known to let them correct their own work which I then only have to glance over and see what needs further instruction. There ARE advantages to having kids closer in age! GREAT IDEA!