We JUST finished our first day of school! It went great! Last night as a family we got our classroom all ready. The kids were super excited to help. It was super fun. The kids wanted to name our school. They decided on Farabee Fantastic '5' School and Farabee's Flock. We could not choose between the two. They love that I am the Teacher and Erick is the self appointed Principal.
Everyone got up great this morning and we had breakfast, the kids were anxious to start school. We got dressed (sort of) and headed to the classroom. I don't have the curriculum yet so today was about rules and planners and review worksheets. We began with a prayer and scripture study. I got the kids each a little chalkboard that they got to draw on while I was reading to them and after, they told everyone about their picture they drew. They really liked this and seemed to pay better attention to what I was reading because they wanted to draw about it.
We then made some class rules. A whole 5! They are cute. After that, I needed to lay Lou down for a nap so Derick read to everyone. When I came back down they were all listening to him read. AWESOME!
After that we did some writing, we got out our journals and I gave them the topic, "What do you think of Homeschool?" This is what Derick wrote: I think homeschool is really cool. I like it alot because I get to spend time with my family. I also like thta Mom is our teacher. Its really nice to spend time with my brother and sisters. Its totally different than regular school. I LOVE HOMESCHOOL! How cute is that? After journaling, we did some review worksheets. They helped eachother and spoke kindly to each other! When I told them we were done for the day, they were all super bummed! haha! I will enjoy this while it lasts. hehe! So now, they are playing board games TOGETHER. I am off to start some laundry and prepare dinner! I KNOW this is the first day and we don't have our regular stuff here but this is a start and it is a GREAT START!
I have received SO MUCH love and support from so many people. I have heard a very few comments that I tried to brush off. That is something that I have always struggled with. I will keep working on that as this is something that people are HIGHLY opinionated about. That is one of the reasons that I was so private about this decision. I only spoke to people that had experience in this about this decision. This was a VERY PERSONAL decision that only Erick and I could make. Some people seem to be bothered by this. I am sorry that I hurt feelings but I am not sorry for the way we went about this decision. If I am being honest...My feelings have been hurt in this as well. The TOTAL LACK of acknowledgement from people that we are close to is sad. It speaks VOLUMES to me about charachter and love. I have worked really hard the past few years to be a better person and treat others better and mostly, to not be judgemental. I don't feel it is ANYONES right to place judgement on a decision made by another. If you are not them, you have no place. That is all for my little rant for now.
I LOVE my family, I would do anything for my kids if I thought it was the best thing for them & our family. I know this is right for us for right now. Like I previously said....I do not know what the future holds...but I am excited!
THANK YOU for those of you that have been supportive and honest. I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE IT!
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Molly, I have a friend in my ward (she's our Mia Maid advisor) who has homeschooled her children. Her oldest is one of my Laurels and is just completely stalwart. All of her kids are amazing and well-rounded individuals. They treat people with respect, have lots of friends and are just so bright and intelligent. If you ever are looking for advice, she is one who has done it perfectly in my opinion. I'd be happy to give you contact info. Good luck on your new adventure Principal Farabee and Mrs. Farabee! I personally love the title Farabee's Flock! (I am envisioning a logo for your school right now...it has a silhouette of tree branches, with two big birds and 5 little birdies on the branches...maybe I'll create one for fun and send it your way!)
Who cares what people think. There are times that I wish I was the homeschool type. I just don't think I would teach my kids the things that they need to know. Cole is way too smart and his work is way too hard for me now. I am in awe of anyone that can homeschool. Lots of luck to you. I am a little bummed that your secret wasn't the sister wife idea though. Hehe. ;)
I was thinking of you and the kids when I was taking mine to school. Then I was thinking of you again at 11:30 thinking you were almost done for the day. I'm so happy you had a wonderful first day. I think you all are going to have alot of fun. Love ya.
That is so awesome! What a great first day of school :) Just think of all the gas you're going to save! $$ in your pocket to go on fun field trips together!!!
You are going to make me want to do this Molly! :) Keep posting about the stuff that happens. Good, bad whatever. I love my kids too, and to think your kids get to start school everyday with a scripture and prayer? AWESOME. :)
Oh my goodness sounds like a very successful first day! Congratulations!! P.S. Courtney Schnabel (really Files now) remember her? She homeschools, too, and loving it. Keep us updated girl!
I am so happy that everything went well on your first day Molly!!! Very inspirational. And prayer and scriptures in school would be So awesome!!! Im envious. Please do continue to post your.experiances, you have me thinking about it.constantly. :)
My admiration for you continues to grow! You will be blessed for listening to your gut, your heart, and ultimately the spirit....and this coming from a school administrator :)
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