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Summer
May 2002
Once a month, CHEACT holds Home School information
meetings that are open to the public. For some of you, that was your first
introduction into home schooling. I am always amazed at the variety of
situations that compel folks to home school. Everyone has their own goals
in mind when they first walk in, but are amazed to discover how many options
there are when they join us on this side of the line.
You can see the gears turning as we present
the various curriculum options, and a typical day-in-the-life of a home
school family. And each time we share it, I am reminded of the awesome
responsibility we have as parents, the latitude we have to train our children
in our home schools, and the fulfillment of our biblical calling to disciple
our children that is stymied by any other educational choice.
Summertime is one area where reasonable minds
can disagree. Some of us choose to follow the public school schedule,
and let the kids run free through the summer months. I have fond memories
of these times as a boy… fishing and swimming in the creek. Playing "war"
in the woods. Chasing the ice cream man down the street (it took TIME
to negotiate a quarter out of my Mom!) Some of us choose to plow right
through the summer (We can't just waste all of that time!), while others
follow a modified approach: change up the pace and do some fun field trips
(The Blue Bell factory would be a great summer field trip… or the cool
Innerspace Cavern on a hot day) or simply spend a little time reviewing
each week (Everything I really needed to know I learned in Kindergarten…
but I have since forgotten it).
One thing that has become increasingly clear
to me is the fact that we are ALWAYS home schooling. Whether there is
a regimented study schedule, review worksheets, or just turning a wrench
with my kids by my side. If we choose wisely, much of life can be geared
toward discipling our children. When we take advantage of this, summer
can be a unique time to build memories and character in our families.
Two events you won't want to miss this summer
are the annual Used Curriculum Sale at the end of May, and our annual
Home School Teachers Conference and Book Fair in June. At the Used Curriculum
Sale, bargains abound, but it is the early bird who gets the worm! (if
that sounds appetizing to you). And while not for the whole family, every
home school parent will be challenged and encouraged at the Teachers Conference.
You will be reenergized to "not grow weary in doing good."
See you around!
Brett
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