Well today my T4L went dormant…Three of my students will be returning and I let the other 2 accounts drop.
As I was printing out the records last night and looking at the average scores of their activities, I found myself so grateful that I did t4l, esp. for the neighbor’s grandson. Here was written proof of what he had accomplished.
And for my son with special needs, when I meet w/ professionals about his strengths, weaknesses and school performance, I know what grade level he is doing and what kind of “grades” he makes.
It is such a relief to have these measurements of this school year!
I already miss t4l even though it hasn’t been dormant for 24 hours yet! It is quite a motivation to have everything ready to go for school. No one has to hunt for books or pencils, I don’t have to prepare anything…
Actually, I am glad for the break. I think I will continue to do 3 months of T4L and then breaking for a month to do special things that don’t get done.
Today I had everybody make up some spelling words pertaining to their special projects on spellingcity.com.That is a great little site! Normally I use Sequential Spelling. I started making lists on spelling city w/ those words, too.Now that everyone won’t be on the computer doing t4l, we will have more time for it.
I’d like everyone to brush up on typing. I have a typing program and the kids found a great typing game that looks just like guitar hero!
Also on the agenda is math drill sheets.
I’m probably repeating myself, but t4l really did give me a much needed boost just when I needed it! It’s good to have something to fall back on.
Since we missed some weeks from dh’s broken ankle I am going to continue on for probably one more week. But pretty much, we are finished with the school year!
I am so pleased to end on such a good note. This has been my best year yet!
Jennifer
May 20, 2008 | 8:19 pm1
Well, you gals have a great summer too! I am glad I went dormant instead of cancelling and then re-enrolling, I already made that mistake once, it is just easier to pick up where we left off.
I am almost sad to see the year end because it is going so well, thanks to t4l, but I am also looking forward to the break. You are right, Angie, it will be good… refreshing.
Angie
May 17, 2008 | 12:33 am2
Breaks from anything are always good! It seems like after a break, you’re more willing to get back to work, refreshed! Enjoy it! I know someone else has mentioned sequential spelling before, I need to look into it! I’m not ready to do spelling tests with Tim yet, but I already plan on using spellingcity when he is ready. I clicked on the learninggamesforkids.com link on here the other day, and Tim and I both really like that site! We were taking turns playing the games on there! Ha! Congratulations on the amount of progress with your son and with your neighbor’s grandson. I cannot say enough good things about T4L, it really is a wonderful, wonderful site. We only have a few more days of ’school’ left, but we’re already taking it pretty easy. It’s mostly hands-on right now with the gardening, and lady bugs, and all of that. I am making sure he practices reading every day, too, I don’t want him to forget what he’s learned!
Lisa
May 16, 2008 | 11:03 am3
Jennifer,
I really struggled with the dormant decision! LOL I knew that we needed a break in routine (even from the good stuff), but the decision on if and when were really tough!
We have until the 1st of June before our break, although I have a feeling we may slow down from our regular pace before then.
I love that I know exactly what grade levels my boys are doing, where they are and what they have accomplished!
Have a great summer!!
Lisa