tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055011784280342354.post6576947575716938474..comments2023-05-17T09:16:36.270-06:00Comments on Faith Undaunted: Five on Friday: Lessons from a Homeschooling NewbieJon and Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173333914011117766noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055011784280342354.post-39509646592931430682014-10-21T17:20:47.202-06:002014-10-21T17:20:47.202-06:00Thanks for the exercise ball chair idea! I just mi...Thanks for the exercise ball chair idea! I just might have to try that. :)Jon and Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173333914011117766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055011784280342354.post-21904041267459061342014-10-18T21:31:45.486-06:002014-10-18T21:31:45.486-06:00I want to commend you on learning the fundamentals...I want to commend you on learning the fundamentals of homeschooling early on! We have been homeschooling for 8 years, and I completely endorse your points of flexibility and not doing it alone. We usually homeschool in the afternoon rather than the morning, because that is when my daughter is at her best. When my daughter gets stuck on an idea, or needs additional practice we turn to online games (LearningGamesForKids.com has been a long time favorite). Have you considered an adult exercise ball as a chair? My daughter, who cannot sit still at all, ever, sometimes uses the exercise ball. Balancing uses up wiggle energy, rolling around reduces boredom, and bouncing when absolutely necessary also uses energy. We have used the a version of the bean bag game you mentioned for math and spelling. I guess the most important thing I have learned over our homeschooling career is that every child is unique and every day is a new day. I feel honored to take part in my daughter's education, and her growth as an individual. Keep up the good work, and happy homeschooling!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com