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Am I seriously burnt out or?
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This has not been a hard year, the last few weeks have been a little stressful, but overall the year has been pretty good. Why then am I considering sending my two youngest off to public school? And is the fact that I can’t for the life of me decide on what I would like to use for next year a sign that I should send them to school? Usaully, at this point in the year I know exactly what i’m going to use and am starting to get excited about ordering it (I only order this early because the money gets spent in other areas if I don’t) and even started doing some lesson plans.
You could be burnt out or… you could be normal! I think that all of us fleetingly consider what life would be like without having to teach the children everyday – even if we never would seriously consider it. Just because you’re not set for next year doesn’t mean you HAVE to ship them off to school, maybe take a break before you start planning next year, or maybe start exploring some new curriculum – that might help you get excited! Are you part of any network of ladies that homeschool – I know that I really enjoy getting together with some friends and all of bring our favorite homeschool resources and then share what we are using… And then of course – just pray about God’s direction for your life and that He would give you a peace about the course of direction he wants you to pursue.
Blessings,
Rebekah
Hey Des, I hear you. Could you just be in need of some personal time? Have you been homeschooling for many years? How many children and what ages? Are they all school age? It does sound like a nice break is in order, and I wouldn’t make any decisions until you’ve had several weeks off, time to digest and reflect and get to know yourself (and spouse maybe) again. After you’ve been away from “school” for a while, go back to your old planning notes and journals and see if your reasons for starting to homeschool still apply. What do you think you will gain by sending them to PS? What do you think you would lose? What would your children gain or lose?
Most of all, pray. Spend some real time with God asking Him to reveal His will to you for your children, and the strength and clarity needed to follow His direction wherever He leads your family.
4myboys, I have two graduates, one 10th grader, a third grader and a 4yo. and I agree, I think i’m in despearate need of some personal time. I will definitely Pray and give myself some time before making any decisions. Thank you.
I just a few weeks ago started reading ‘Educating the Wholehearted Child’ by Clay & Sally Clarkson and it might be something to give you that ‘pick-me-up’ that you need to keep going. ~ April
Would it be possible for you to attend a homeschooling conference? If not in person, it looks like HSLDA has some on-line events. Sometimes you just need a pep talk.
I agree, I have been feeling the same way except I am excited about try a new twist in curriculm. Other than that I took off school. It is closed. We only have about 3 weeks of math left and various other things but I am going to give into burnout until it passes or just go slow until it is all done. I am doing educational games this summer so it ought to be light and fun but still learning. Not something so scheduled though.
Hope you get out of your funk to.. 🙂 Blessings from the other end of burnout. 🙂
I’m totally burnt out. I think for me I’m just plain tired with 6 kids, one newly adopted and just a range of children all at various stages in life … I think at times of sending some back and DH would totally support that (and I think he would like it in some ways; he is not gung-ho educating at home at all times so that doesn’t help), but he is supportive. He just doesn’t like seeing me struggling (and being too tired for other … reasons).
I have no idea what we’re doing next year, but I have no plans to change and I plan to purchase a very minimum amount. We have Spelling Power, which I like and have seen to be effective, Math on the Level (has been a great fit), and I will be ordering the History Module 5 along with Stories of the Nations Vol. 2 (already have Vol. 1), we plan to use Apologia Astronomy (which I found super cheap last year at a local used sale).
I am not going to the HS Expo near us this year b/c our son is having surgery that week, but I have been browsing on-line, but honestly we don’t need to add much. So that is where I’m at, trying to use what we have, and hopefully find a few things used.
I am right there with you though on feeling burnt out. It too shall pass!
I think most of us are in a season. We’re coming to the end of a long year; the weather is getting nicer; the kids would rather be riding bikes than doing math; and you’re probably thinking the same thing — time for a little fun and sunshine! We’ve had such a beautiful week, especially for this time of year and I’ve tried to keep or days short and simple so the boys can have extra time to have fun outside. It’s supposed to rain all next week, so we’ll get the rest caught up then.
Thank you ladies! I’m going to just take it easy next week (we were all sick this week and i’m sure that didn’t help my mood) and get us back on track. We only have a few weeks left and then we’ll break COMPLETELY for camps except for a bit of reading and maybe some math games. I really think I need to do a serious year round schedule, maybe three weeks on and one off or some variation of it. I can’t go to a homeschool convention at this time, but I do plan to do one at home and reread some books and watch the Planning Your CM Education DVD series, i’ll also look at some of the homeschool lectures online.
LDIMom-we don’t need much this year either and i’ve decided NOT to buy anything for awhile. We have some things on hand that I can use and I plan to use those until I decide what exactly I want to use.
I didn’t read all the replies, so I apologize if I repeat. I just want to offer encouragment to all of you that are feeling burnt out. My children and I were in public school for many years and are just finishing our first homeschool year. Everything you are doing is WORTH it!!! Just hang in there. Take a break when you need it and trust that you cannot possibly mess up anything even close to how badly the public school will mess up. Even if you took off a whole year, your kids would still be better off. I say that as a parent who was frustrated with school and also as a former teacher. I taught high school mathematics for years in Texas and I wouldn’t put my kids back in that for anything. Sadly, I’m not sure which is worse, the social issues or the lack of education and focus on testing.
Keep up the good work and know that you will reach a day when it is finished. You have undertaken a mighty task but do not lose heart. The Lord is with you and your children will be all the better for your perseverance.
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