Heather, and other moms....
How long do you think is too long to "relax and get to know your kids"? I started my first season in January and between de-scooling and learning GBD I feel like I'm still at square one.
They are still not ready to learn and I am still not ready to "teach" without making education a bootcamp. We are all still needing to learn to listen to one-another and respect one-another, among other relational issues. Keep in mind that we read together, go on nature walks, do some copy work and online math practice at aaa math. I am reading about Charlotte Mason's philosophy and methods and am interested in adding that for my oldest who is 9 years old. Any thoughts?