HomeSchool

So we tried kindergarten, we liked the school, but decided 5 is too little to be inside 7 hours at a time, too little to eat lunch without help, go for 7 hours without cuddles. As much as we like Glendale, we're back to our previous plan, homeschooling. We found a group of super awesome homeschoolers, that made all the difference. I'm still being slowly ground into a miserable paste through basically 24-7-365 childcare with zero assistance or time off, but school didn't give me the promised respite, so that's a lateral switch for me, and an upgrade for the Bun.

Anyway, if you want to help, come and baby-sit for me! No? OK, didn't think so. Here are some secondary wish-list items.

Ladybug &/or Click magazines. These are non-commercial age appropriate magazines, the first a seasonal fiction magazine with craft projects, the second a science focused one. We already get The kid-sister magazine of Ranger Rick magazine, it's called Big Back Yard, it's great - no advertisements, lots of fun with nature topics. Contact me if you want to renew that one for us for next year.

Curriculum. We're doing the Oak Meadow program of Waldorf for HomeSchoolers, and like it so far. I haven't bought the kindergarten package yet, we need that. I have the Preschool Heart of Learning book, so I don't need the elementary school one, but could use the Teaching Process one for elementary. I'd be happy to get Growing, Growing Strong too, we already have the basic book for the bear yoga. (we call it spirit bear, we don't do angels) I'm pleased to say we also have everything in the Kindergarten craft package already, so no need for that. Look at the quality too, it's good stuff: we don't need cheap art supplies, they are just frustrating. Having a good result from artwork takes a lot of effort, and there is honestly no use expending effort with low-prices / low-quality supplies. Good tools give you the chance to do good work.

Other stuff we could use? We have loads of books so we don't *need* more, but if something really catches your eye, go for it! You can also check out my Amazon wish list, linked over there on the right hand side of this page, for loads more things - mostly books but also some toys and other stuff we extra-especially want. Actually there are a few links there with wishes! Check it out, & Thanks for reading!