After our first full week of homeschooling, I have come to two conclusions. One: I can do this. Two: There is SO much I don’t know about how to do this. But I think it will be fun as we progress. Currently, the classroom looks pretty bare. We are hoping to remodel the large attic room into a classroom during the next year. It’s a semi-finished room (meaning it’s not just attic joists and no insulation), but just has drywall, subfloor, no windows, no overhead lighting right now. We’d need to add windows overlooking the back yard, paint, put in flooring, etc. It’s insulated and already has A/C and heat. And even has a sink with running water. The negative is the thought of those two staircases to get there…yikes! Anyhoo, here is a picture of our current classroom. As I said, rather bare, but we’ll work on that. 🙂
Schooling has interfered with cooking. I’ve made this week’s menu easier to give me more time for the continuing job of honing the homeschool lesson plans, etc.
Monday
Chicken Tacos
Tortilla Chips / Salsa / Refried Beans
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Tuesday
Creamy Penne Pasta and Chicken
Corn
Peas
Garden Salad
Wednesday
Grilled Pork Steaks
Cole Slaw
Veggie Packets on the grill
Thursday
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Corn on the Cob
Steamed Green Beans
Spinach Salad
Friday
Hamburgers and Homemade Buns
Oven Fried Potato Wedges
Sun Chips
Tomato and Cucumber Slices
Saturday
Lunch ~ Fridge Food
Supper ~ BBQ Chicken Pizza
Sunday
Turkey in the Crock Pot
Mashed Potatoes
Dressing
Corn
Steamed Sugar Snap Peas
Corn Muffins
You’ll find more menu and recipe ideas at Menu Plan Monday.
~~Rhonda
5 Comments
Enjoy the homeschooling! It was the most incredible experience I ever had. If my health would permit it I would still be homeschooling!
Thanks, Ann. I am sure we will! 🙂
Think it’s great that you are homeschooling- what led you to that decision? How lucky your daughter must be!
Annie, we have several reasons for homeschooling, but one important factor was our decision that homeschooling was our only option for high school. So we may as well begin now. That gives us two years to practice for high school. ;-D
Yes, you can do this! It’s not easy, but with the Lord’s help, all things are possible. I love your menus here. I used to be much better about making out menus, and it really helped me when I did. I’ll try to follow your lead and get back to that again.
Blessings on your journey!
Lisa