So today has been challenging yet very fulfilling. I decided to use the k12 program through Ohio Virtual Academy for Emily. I really believe I am doing what is best for her in the long run. I think its important to keep her IEP and services...atleast for this first year. She will have two teachers. One main teacher and a special education teacher. The special ed teacher will call and or visit weekly, depending on what Emily needs and how she is doing. I have great confidence in my little unique princess. I mean, shes already reading! But, I worry in the areas of; following through and sticking things out when she is challenged. At home now, I find it very hard to keep her vocused and willing to push through when shes challenged. She'll sit and work until she doesnt understand or know the answer then she just up and leaves. Trying to get her keep trying is just inviting a scream fest and a battle of the wills. It just isnt worth ruining everyones whole day because I wanna win. So as it stands now...it can be weeks before she'll willingly come back to it. She has a Jumpstart Kindegarten game that she loves but ticks her off at the same time. It can be very frustrating for both of us. Im glad and relieved to know we have support and help for her if needed.
We have made all this a BIG, BIG deal for her. She feels super important and big because of her new computer, just for her, that is on the way. She is also excited to get all of he big kid kindergarten books. Everyday at mail time is huge excitment followed by a big frown. But shortly my sweetie...it'll be here!
Lord,
I pray that you be with us during this transition.Please give Emily all the endurance and strength she needs to accomplish all of her goals. Let her smile and laugh and learn and grow...all the while praising your sweet, sweet name. In your name we pray...
Amen.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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Once Upon A Homeschool...
This is the adventure of a homeschool family living their dream everyday. This is about our ups and downs and our inbetweens. We feel very blessed by God to be able to learn together.
Take a moment today and look past the clutter and the to-do list and play like a child again. It might not be a picture perfect moment, but it will be a memory!
Dear Lord,
Time passes so fast. Slow me down, God. Let me enjoy the smallest pleasures around me. Let me play and learn with my child instead of knocking down a to-do list. Let me laugh with them instead of fussing at them. Thank You for the sweet memories of today and yet to come.
In Jesus' Name
Amen
Take a moment today and look past the clutter and the to-do list and play like a child again. It might not be a picture perfect moment, but it will be a memory!
Dear Lord,
Time passes so fast. Slow me down, God. Let me enjoy the smallest pleasures around me. Let me play and learn with my child instead of knocking down a to-do list. Let me laugh with them instead of fussing at them. Thank You for the sweet memories of today and yet to come.
In Jesus' Name
Amen
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