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I need to update my page I guess :-)

We started Latin in August last year and then *cough* quit. It was my own fault, not very confident in Latin I guess. We are going to start it again this year, I have flashcards and some help for myself too, so I shouldn't flounder too badly this time. We are using Latina Christiana I, Famous Men of Rome, and my neighbor loaned me her Usborne book about ancient Rome. Very neat. For my little one I did purchase the Phonics Tutor CD of Alpha Phonics. And for math we are using Christian Light workbooks. They really like having their own workbooks and it helps me because they are laid out very well, basic, and you don't have to be a math genius to help your kids :-)

This past year we've mostly concentrated on reading, math, and handwriting. Both of my boys learned to read in public school, and I can see they didn't get a true phonics program so I'm going to remediate them into the Phonics CD. The first several lessons will be very easy and they will probably like it.

This year we spent maybe 1 1/2 hours on schooling throughout the day, and a lot of stuff they pick up just from reading what's lying around. I let them read anytime they want, even at 10pm. My 10 year old is finally loving reading and eating every Hardy Boys book in the neighborhood!

I hate when people ask what "grade" they are in, because we don't "do" grades at all. I guess my oldest would be in 5th. Some things he doesn't do that other 5th graders do (when DO they teach long division these days?), but he's knowledgeable about a LOT more than what is taught in school.

I understand about having to crack down when you reach the high school level, my neighbor and best friend has two teens and she says its more time consuming than ever!

Happy homeschooling!

We have used Latina Christiana for years now. In fact, the author, Cheryl Lowe, lives in the Louisville area - and has her own "cottage school" which we have participated in for almost 10 years now. Our oldest son, who just completed his first year at Transylvania University in Lexington, KY was able to enroll in Latin III at Transy. Our 15 year old son has completed Henle II - and our youngest son, age 10, just completed Latina Christiana II this past June.

Homeschooling high school has been rather challenging, but I wouldn't trade it in the world. Now that I have one in college -it's just so unbelievable how the time flies.

The boys have kept us rather busy with the various activities they are in or have been in, as well. Activities such as baseball, orchestra, scouting, tennis, Catholic Youth Group, etc. have kept us running, but I don't mind - as the time goes by so quickly!!

I am so thankful for the privilege to homeschool.