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Not that we didn't use it at all. My eldest logged on maybe once each week, when she'd remember; David avoided it like the plague when he realized that school on the computer was still school; and Fiona got lost in the mix because she's the middle child and that's just her lot in life most of the time (which is why God gave her personality-times-a-million). Honestly, the person with whom I sat for moments setting up lessons was my youngest, who, at nearly six, is in his first official school year.
Ian loved doing some of his school lessons in this way and, actually, I was surprised that I loved that he loved it. Now that he's allowed to use the computer, it's been a j-o-b to keep him on safe pages much less find 'sites that offer more than just mindless smashing of evil fiends and such. So, the biggest plus, in my opinion, was having a safe and content-rich place for him to play while plugged into the computer. For this, I would pay ... out the nose, if necessary.
As for what I was exposed to for the older ones, we all had a bit of trouble understanding what to do first or in what order. I needed to spend more time in the parent administration area, where lesson plans and scope and sequence are found, but who has time when bombarded with the demands of holidays?! Not I. So, much of what we did could be considered "winging it" indeed, and I hardly ever recommend that when homeschooling.
Our time with Time4Learning was a failure, and I entirely blame myself. Although I don't believe it's a solid fit with a Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling, I do believe it has its merits as a side j-o-b, and I'd love to explore it more, after I replace these rocks with my ol'dusty, er ... trusty brain.
And, if you've experience with it, I'd love to hear your tale!
I can't even keep the status quo - let alone start something new during the holiday season.
ReplyDeleteYour honesty is as refreshing as ever. A lesser person (me) may have been tempted to just wing it.