Back to School ... At Home

School starts next week and Lil and I are looking forward to it with a whole new level of anticipation.  We have enrolled in Colorado Connections Academy, a virtual public school.  This means that she'll be learning with the same curriculum, but in the comfort of our own home.  This is a new experience for our family and we're determined to make it a success.

I will be her 'learning coach'.  I will keep her on track and facilitate all her daily classes and assignments. She will still have a public school teacher that provides the lessons and support by phone, live lesson, and email.  There are field trips and parties for social interaction and she'll still be in karate five nights a week.  The school has provided Lillian with a computer, the text books, and some pretty amazing supplies.

This week we are focusing on getting into a morning routine.

I walk the dogs from 6:00-6:30
We do our yoga workout for 'gym' from 6:30-7:00
Breakfast is from 7:00-7:30
Chores are from 7:30-7:45
Getting showered, dressed,and ready 7:45-8:00
We start classes at 8:00 

I'm sure there will be snags and the schedule will ultimately need some adjusting, but routine is important to stay on track. The flexibility is fantastic. It affords us the opportunity to have class at the library, outside when it's nice, or at the park. We can also have it on the couch in our pajamas if we choose.

I anticipate challenges and look forward to solving them with the great support team at CoCA, but knowing that Lillian is learning in a safe environment where she can advance at her own pace is reassuring.

I will be sharing our experience on this blog to let everyone know how we're coming along. Wish us luck!