We are organized and ready for a new school year! Our set-up has remained much the same with a few additions and modifications along the way. Since we’ll be using My Father’s World-Creation to the Greeks to study the chronology of history, as well as the Old Testament, we chose pictures of ancient Egypt, as well as lots of math helps, and the Fruit of the Spirit for our walls.
We plan to continue to make good use of our local library, and their extensive collection of books for our book basket time.
The kids will be working together as a team to complete their morning chores, with the goal to fill up the marble jar to the very top for a family fun surprise!
We will continue with our wonderful workbox system, as it keeps everyone organized, on-task, and aware of what is next.
The kids decided to have a school mascot. His name is “BLAM” the Lamb, which they thought was SO clever, since both his names consist of the first letter of each of theirs!
And I found some classroom rules and a behavior clip chart on Pinterest. I’m hopeful they’ll be the piece I was missing last year that will make this year so much more smooth. I can’t wait to reward all the positive behavior and allow it to become contagious!
We are looking forward to a super fantastic year!
What will you be trying new this school year?
Your classroom looks like such an inviting place to be and learn! I love the idea of Blam the Lamb! 🙂 Wishing you many blessings on your school year! 🙂
Wow! I wanna go to your school! Looks awesome. I am still dragging my feet this year but we’re starting on the 10th so I need to get my lesson plans and curriculum together soon. It just feels like such a short summer here in Oregon because it took so long to get warm weather here. I’m not ready to be inside yet.
Wowzer! What an amazing school room! Where is this in your house? I’m guessing ti is a place where you can leave everything up all the time! That is awesome. I only have a 41/2 yr old so we are easing into school this year! I’m learning lots, though, as I prepare for full-on school next year.
Thank you! Yes, BLAM the Lamb is quite the hit!
Thanks Alia! I’m actually wishing for some cool Oregonian weather…it has been over 100 degrees here with some unusual humidity for weeks! Finally today I’ve been able to open the windows. Blessings to you as you plan!!
Thank you Johanna! We are blessed to have a bonus room we could dedicate to just our school time, although the kids love to hang out in there to draw or write or read anytime. Enjoy this year…my youngest is also 4 1/2 and it is SUCH a sweet age!
That is so nice! If you don’t mind my asking, are you doing anything specific with your 41/2 yr old as far as school? Always looking for ideas. 🙂
The room looks incredible, Jacque! I enjoyed seeing it in “real life” last Saturday. McKenna gave me the complete tour. She’s quite the hostess and she’s so bright. I believe you’ll have a great year!
WOW!! Beautiful!! Super duper inspiring. I’m looking toward home(pre)schooling in the next year or so – my lil guy is almost 2. 🙂 Loving your blog – just found it via in/courage. 🙂 Bless you!
PS – I love Blam! 🙂 haha… so fun.
Dying to try the workbox system! I love your setup and it LOOKS so beautiful at the same time! How did you do that? That looks like the standard 10-drawer organizer from any craft store, but yours is PRETTY. Did you spraypaint the metal and somehow distress the drawers? Thanks for your thoughts!!!
We LOVE workboxes. And I just got lucky…I found the craft carts at Sam’s club last year and they were already that color! Hoping you love using them as much as we do! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
I would love to know how you organize your workboxes with MFW. This was our first year homeschooling and were still trying to figure out what works for us. I’m leaning towards MFW for next year.