tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post7814697964086279917..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: First Day of SchoolMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-39060981575837724502010-04-11T16:17:18.501-04:002010-04-11T16:17:18.501-04:00Hi Monica,
I was looking back over some of your ...Hi Monica, <br /><br />I was looking back over some of your homeschooling posts. It looks like you have had a great year! We are also using MFW K this year and have had fun with it. Are you moving on to their 1st grade for next year? I have already purchased it and will probably begin in mid-June since we will take some extended time off in the fall when my husband returns and then over the holidays as we all connect with him after a 15-month absence. I was tempted to move on to the 2nd grade because I thought it might be a little more challenging for my oldest, but just didn't want to skip the foundational bible year. I don't think it will be bad for her to feel more confident by excelling rather than pushed, at least at this point in her life given her personality. Also, my almost 5-year-old will be able to keep up. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your homeschooling adventure. (I am so bad at updating my blog.) Look me up if you visit family in Colorado Springs, it would be fun to meet!Momof3https://www.blogger.com/profile/04550934564614506874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-44846858189722998552009-12-01T20:47:38.194-05:002009-12-01T20:47:38.194-05:00We are doing My Father's World K this year and...We are doing My Father's World K this year and did Five In A Row last year for pre-K. I wanted to continue FIAR this year but liked that MFW was a complete package. How do you incorporate FIAR with MFW? I have an almost 6 year old and a 4 year old. I have found that most of the schooling gets focused on my 4 year old because of the content of MFW. (My husband is also deployed this year to the Middle East, so much of what I am doing is "survival") Thanks in advance for your input. I am so excited to find the blog of someone using MFW.Momof3https://www.blogger.com/profile/04550934564614506874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-68840029073128455132009-08-29T00:35:18.914-04:002009-08-29T00:35:18.914-04:00I love the touches you did to make the first day o...I love the touches you did to make the first day of school special for your girls! We are doing MFW first grade and Creation to the Greeks this year. MFW is great!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12723204918897034706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-5728654420171791782009-08-25T15:06:47.132-04:002009-08-25T15:06:47.132-04:00We're going to do My Father's World too! W...We're going to do My Father's World too! We have two boys - my oldest is in the same boat as yours - he's turns 5 in dec. <br /><br />I looked up the requirements for kindergarten and he by far exceeds them. my husband and i both felt like we should wait another year to start his k curriculum though. this year he is learning french, reviewing what he knows and we are concentrating on character building and scripture memorization. <br /><br />Your table was too cute!Bridgetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00460346124898467129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-68414425865982709212009-08-24T07:53:17.542-04:002009-08-24T07:53:17.542-04:00We haven't had our 1st day yet; we're wait...We haven't had our 1st day yet; we're waiting until after Labor Day. We used MFW K last year for Ryan. Lots of fun!Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732288654277612085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-34266623252671506072009-08-23T18:06:51.199-04:002009-08-23T18:06:51.199-04:00So happy I found your blog. You have so many love...So happy I found your blog. You have so many lovely ideas.sarah in the woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781200255390580449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-89639695381393347702009-08-21T11:04:01.676-04:002009-08-21T11:04:01.676-04:00Oh!!! I so hope you are going to give a tuitorial ...Oh!!! I so hope you are going to give a tuitorial on the pencil vase! I love it!! (I'm a recipe and directions kinf of gal!) Thank you for your inspiration, and also revealing what your countertops looked like, just so we know your real!<br />Heather C.HChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302378451625462536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-92152539000022646112009-08-20T19:18:25.477-04:002009-08-20T19:18:25.477-04:00Thank you Monica for always being so kind to share...Thank you Monica for always being so kind to share your God inspired ideas. These are so great to spur on ideas in others. I know I am thinking....and using the generous info and pages you shared. <br />I love finding ways to focusing on Godly fruit in the lives of our young ones first and foremost. I named our home school "The Beginning of Knowledge Academy" based on Prov 1:7. I just loved your fake chalk board idea w/ wonderful verse. We started school Monday as well and are using MFW K and I have the 1st grade but decided to wait a little longer for my oldest sons sake He will be 6 the end of Aug and is not quite ready for all the drawing and writing it entails. But as you said the beauty of homeschooling is modify where God shows us for the child's pace and learning style. My youngest son is on the Autistic spectrum and I am still using the MFW K but with modifications due to his concept skill and learning needs.<br />I pray I will be filled with Godly fruit myself so I can train my children with God's fruit in action. May God bless all our attempts. I fall so short and look to Him as I long to raise Godly wee ones. I am a first generation Christian and am so thankful God supplies all I need. Beautiful in Christ women like you are a blessing.<br />Smiles and hugs to you Monica<br /><br />AngeliaAngelia in TXnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-38017707851434057442009-08-20T14:11:22.885-04:002009-08-20T14:11:22.885-04:00Hi Bell,
The ABC cards came with our Kindergarten...Hi Bell,<br /><br />The ABC cards came with our Kindergarten curriculum from My Father's World. They do sell them separately for $9.95 on their website.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />MonicaMonica Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-73518878890273983462009-08-20T12:00:49.227-04:002009-08-20T12:00:49.227-04:00I LOVE those alphabet cards. Where did you get th...I LOVE those alphabet cards. Where did you get them?Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610184162004258707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-15588551099249868932009-08-20T07:54:28.323-04:002009-08-20T07:54:28.323-04:00We start on the 31st and I'm so excited! And, ...We start on the 31st and I'm so excited! And, I really like your pencil idea. Too cute! We always have a "back-to-school brownie" in the shape of a pencil. We take a picture of our little ones with it and it's been fun to see them change over the last 2 years (K&1st grade) May our Father bless your homeschooling this year!!!Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675431603616863614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-46681799679845159162009-08-20T01:20:53.875-04:002009-08-20T01:20:53.875-04:00I didn't mean that it was unethical in any way...I didn't mean that it was unethical in any way. I was just trying to understand. I didn't know how it worked if you did kindy this year, what she would be considered next year being only five and in 1st. I think I've got it now, though. Thanks for explaining. I also am very aware of the beauty of homeschooling--I am homeschooling my girls as well, but doing it unofficially since they are 3 and 4. I would never consider allowing my child to be dictated by a classroom--that's not for us.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059817455377653848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-9782629211465943922009-08-19T23:17:25.093-04:002009-08-19T23:17:25.093-04:00Oh wow.... So cool!Oh wow.... So cool!Mom2Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-37734430150860786762009-08-19T19:20:34.542-04:002009-08-19T19:20:34.542-04:00I hope that you will learn to balance all that you...I hope that you will learn to balance all that you need to do. Homeschooling is so much fun but hard work, too. You chose the best thing to take some time and rest.<br /><br />Loved all the photos and great ideas. The cake was great. <br /><br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211297812600845018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-42644102237603695922009-08-19T15:59:07.890-04:002009-08-19T15:59:07.890-04:00This post makes me miss homeschooling. I should b...This post makes me miss homeschooling. I should be proud that my son is now studying at the University but those years went so fast.<br /><br />Would you believe we still go out to breakfast the first day of school? That was what we did with both the kids and my son wants to keep it up in college. :)<br /><br />My daughter is homeschooling her two older kids now.Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-91658258765299983212009-08-19T14:30:56.438-04:002009-08-19T14:30:56.438-04:00You're such a fun mom! ;o)
I was so excited to...You're such a fun mom! ;o)<br />I was so excited to see those flash cards hanging on your wall. We also have an almost 4.5 and 2.5 yr. old girls w/ a boy on the way, so I'm always inspired by your creative ideas. ;o)<br />We're starting MFW kinder on Monday next week, and I LOVE your fruit of the Spirit curriculum you've been working on. I've tried to piece meal a few things as we've worked on the fruits of the Spirit in the past 2 years, but haven't ever come up with something I love. I was more than thrilled to see what you came up with and thank you for sharing it. You should really consider publishing it.<br />Thanks as always for the inspiration!<br />Keep up the great work with those little ones.cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204999034252727209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-43242712950717657452009-08-19T13:40:50.538-04:002009-08-19T13:40:50.538-04:00I LOVE the pencil vase holder - that's great! ...I LOVE the pencil vase holder - that's great! :) <br /><br />We're not into schooling at this point (my little guy is only 15 months, and #2 is due this Fall). <br /><br />Happy Schooling!melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229154192550719053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-30619939428410871612009-08-19T13:39:07.205-04:002009-08-19T13:39:07.205-04:00I love how you decorated the table for school!
I ...I love how you decorated the table for school!<br /> I am starting advanced pre-school/not quite kindergarten with Honey this year. She is beyond some K. in some things, and nowhere close in others.<br />I am curious how you end up liking MFW. I've never heard of it, but it sounds like what I am looking for.<br />My biggest plans are for a Little House on the Prairie Day, this fall with a good friend and her three littles.<br />I laughed when I started planing things about "How Monica" my planning was- no detail missed!<br />I'm not sure how I'll include the 2 and 3 year old boys, but I think fleece "coonskin" hats are in order...<br />I love reading all these comments, I'm getting really excited about starting school!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363843039604440511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-55411388440468736442009-08-19T13:36:36.764-04:002009-08-19T13:36:36.764-04:00Hi Crystal, Will have to post an update to let you...Hi Crystal, Will have to post an update to let you know what I think. I have initially been excited about it - but so far, it seems slow moving. We'll have to keep an eye on this and adjust accordingly.<br /><br />Nicole,<br />There is no problem with us doing Kindergarten this year and nothing unethical. We simply are not required to submit records this year since she is not yet five. Next year, she will be in Kindergarten - whether we do 1st grade material with her or not, it will be her Kindergarten year. Our church is an umbrella for homeschoolers and we register with them, we will not be going through public school registration of any kind. This, to me, is the beauty of homeschooling - we can know our children and what they are ready for without it being dictated by the classroom.<br /><br />MonicaMonica Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-74671288180374170312009-08-19T13:23:04.572-04:002009-08-19T13:23:04.572-04:00Last year we had a great time using MFW Kindergart...Last year we had a great time using MFW Kindergarten. Our kids thoroughly enjoyed all the topics on various animals and such, learning their abc's, and about His creation. We are hoping that MFW 1st grade will be just as fun. Thanks for the encouragement to make the first day of school special.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322061405481522251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-47737939405029732442009-08-19T12:55:25.801-04:002009-08-19T12:55:25.801-04:00Oh how precious, Monica.
You do make everything so...Oh how precious, Monica.<br />You do make everything so much fun for your little ones. <br />I too love the pencil vase...so creative!<br />I was also wondering if the alphabet cards are the ones you got in a thrift sotre this summer?<br />Thanks for sharing the adorable pics.<br /><br />Love you, GrandmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-64866759900050087012009-08-19T11:56:31.473-04:002009-08-19T11:56:31.473-04:00Monica,
I have homeschooled for the past 18 years...Monica,<br /><br />I have homeschooled for the past 18 years and I have a three year old so I am going to get the blessing of doing this all over again. We have gone from "school at home" which is all I knew when I first started, to a Charlotte Mason approach. School will look very different for my little one that it did for the older ones when they were younger. As I am sure you will find not everyday goes great but we grow, learn, and change as do our children. God has given us an awesome responsibility to educate and train our little ones for His kingdom and glory. Thankfully He is there to guide us. I think you will do a wonderful job educating your children. From reading your blog I can see you really have been doing this from the beginning. You are an encouragement to other moms and I look forward to reading about your adventures.Lecianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-64254081157279760112009-08-19T11:52:23.086-04:002009-08-19T11:52:23.086-04:00It sounds like it went really well for you Monica!...It sounds like it went really well for you Monica! I bet the girls enjoyed it. If you can keep that pace each day for the whole year...you are SUPER woman! LOL You have great ideas that you implement and I love that creative side of you! <br />We are using MFW Kgarten for Xavier as well. :) We started our first day last Monday. So we are finishing up the first 10 days of the *intro*...although we are breezing through it with him since he already knows his letters etc. <br /><br />For Madelyn, we are using Abeka 2nd Grade. It's going well :) Although I am a creative person...I must admit that some days I can be creative and others I am not...so alot of our schooling time we are doing book work, singing or discussing. :) We get our schooling done in a couple hours in the morning...so I have the rest of my day to do housework etc. :)Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118653637763160580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-59793615669154758492009-08-19T11:37:49.873-04:002009-08-19T11:37:49.873-04:00I love your pencil vase - what a cute idea.I love your pencil vase - what a cute idea.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179975836835123468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-21955868986512449892009-08-19T11:17:09.916-04:002009-08-19T11:17:09.916-04:00My daughter will be 5 in November as well. She is ...My daughter will be 5 in November as well. She is ready for kindergarten but here she has to be 5 on or before September 1st to be eligible for kindergarten. So I'm not starting her kindergarten until next year. Which brings me to my question: If you are doing MFW Kindergarten this year, when you start turning in records next year she will be starting first grade at five years old. Will that be a problem with the school system? I'm assuming you will be registering through the public schools even though your homeschooling.<br /><br />Goodness, all that was a little jumbled. Hopefully you understand what I mean!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059817455377653848noreply@blogger.com