This was our first day of school-at-home and I am not a fan. I don't mind having the kids underfoot all day, but I do NOT like having to take on 4 additional full-time teaching jobs that I did not sign up for (or train for). Someone always needed help, so I was going from one child to another nonstop. Zari has done about 10 hours of work. I finally had to send her to bed and force her to stop. Dio's teacher sends at least 6-8 emails every day with different instructions and assignments.
It's too much!
If the kids can't do it themselves, they shouldn't be given the assignments.
Okay, enough complaining.
It was cold and gray but we still went out for a walk around the chateau hill (within the 500m radius). Inga had so much energy that we did a 2nd circuit with just her.
My goal for tomorrow: get all the school work done before lunch. I don't want to play teacher/boss/nag all day.
The schools here in Saskatchewan have ended classes for the year. All students will be given final grades based on their marks as of March 13th, and those failing will be bumped up to a pass. Starting next week there will be opportunities for students to do some ongoing work with their teachers via online and other modes, but students aren't required to participate. We homeschool so it's life as usual for us, but it's been interesting to see the different reactions from other parents who suddenly have their kids at home with them during school hours. Some immediately set up home classrooms complete with desks and whiteboard...others have been more laid-back.
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