tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-779039686804954856.post4838644058663262273..comments2023-07-17T06:46:28.998-05:00Comments on Those Crazy Homeschoolers blog. Unschooling, Eclectic, fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants learners.: Week 1: Charlotte Mason & the NewbieContessa Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01051680985869300132noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-779039686804954856.post-19246623860313436182010-09-03T21:02:46.241-05:002010-09-03T21:02:46.241-05:00We've used the CM method in the past and I lov...We've used the CM method in the past and I love it. I'm too nervous about the upper years to commit to it at this point, but that's my own insecurities talking. I hope you have a wonderful year!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190647517131979687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-779039686804954856.post-24410966302425439162010-08-27T15:11:33.886-05:002010-08-27T15:11:33.886-05:00Ok, here are my thoughts on your first week (and t...Ok, here are my thoughts on your first week (and they are just *my* thoughts). We have done CM homeschooling for three years now and are starting our 4th year. I don't think we have ever had a school day run more than 2.5-3 hours, and that's often with more than one child. When I it was just my son in the beginning, we spent about 1.5-2 hours tops. So I am wondering where all this time is coming from?? We were doing Ambleside Online which is incredibly full and still finished up fairly quickly. I haven't gone over your schedule really, but perhaps there is just a bit too much. I worry about burn out.<br /><br />Some subjects really only need to be covered a couple times a week. I am also not sure how old your daughter is...that does make a difference. My 5th grader is approaching 2.5-3 hours of work on his own now. Afternoons were meant to be primarily free for outdoor time and handcrafts.<br /><br />So I am just curious really. I am going to go back and see what I can find of your days. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com