Memorization

I love the structure of the Classical Approach to education. It has been so much fun, and very interesting, to see how "on target" it is. Abby is in the Grammar Stage right now- which means that she is "memorizing" and narrating back to me a lot of the time. It is really difficult for me to adjust to this more "long term" delayed gratification "style" of education. I mean, she does memorize a lot right now...and that is beneficial - however, she will not truly understand much of what she has memorized until she is a little farther down the path. This "uneasiness" I am feeling is good for me. It keeps me on my feet...constantly trying to talk with her, as well as Ellie, about everything. I try to find the answers to whatever they ask me- age appropriate of course. I do think that there are questions that they might be able to "come up with", that have answers that they are not mature enough to handle.

Explaining, defining, discussing...it is really a challenge for me to have to explain words, concepts and ideas that I have not ever entered into a discussion about.

It is fun for me to hear them "repeat" what I think I am saying!

I cannot wait to see that new tv show that is coming out with Jeff Foxworthy...something like, "So you think you're smarter than a 5th grader."

I would never go on that show...if I did that- the State would find me, and make me, put my kids back in the system.

"We're sorry Mrs. F, but you are a complete moron."

No lie...I would bottom out.

"We'll let you keep homeschooling if you can tell us which president is on the $2 bill."

"Umm....umm...."

"Time's up, Mrs. F....If you want your daughter to succeed in her education you MUST know WHO is on the $2 bill."

Silence.

I crawl back into bed.....after my kids have caught the bus.