Saturday, November 5, 2011

Red Neck Schoolin'

I've been researching homeschool information for six years now.  One of the pieces of advice that I am not sure what to do with is naming our "school".  People say it helps to have a name to establish your identity as a valid alternative to traditional school, also it's nicer to read on order forms etc.  Many people choose names that sound very professional, possibly ending in Academy.  I have considered that... then I scrolled through our pictures from the last few months of homeschooling and I have to say, I'm not sure if "Academy" really establishes our identity! What do you think?
She's not in trouble, she likes it in the corner

Matia baked some cookies for snack

Going for a walk/bike ride

Learning to read and follow instructions


another walk

The blur that is Dade when he gets his speed on.

At what other homeschool do they actually draw on the walls to make a growth chart?  We're all about being authentic.

"Action cures fear" Daddyism. Teaching Kayla that the vacuum won't suck her up!

Pants are optional at our homeschool

Learning about Mexico and building an Aztec Temple
complete with  Minnesota Cuke and  Jules Rhubarb
(Veggie Tales FYI)

Shirts are also optional and pjs are often the uniform of choice at our homeschool.

"scooping the guts out"

Comparing the size of Mommy's belly to our pumpkin, a lesson in estimation and measurement...and humility!

Sometimes we get distracted.

My  little hay seed counting & grouping pumpkin seeds

Keeping the Little busy and fed! Two birds with one stone!

Experimenting with fashion

Playing with choking hazards to keep out of trouble! Wha? Lesson in logic and reasoning to follow (for Mommy).

Just being silly.

So ya, I'm thinking along the lines of  Institute of Rednecks or Hillbilly Homeschool or  CBA (Country Bumkin Academy Motto: We're a little backward).  What do y'all think? I'm open to ideas for real or for laughs.

1 comment:

  1. Hmm... it's been a while since I've had a chance to catch up on your blog. Love this post!!

    "Carny Collegiate"?
    "Hands-on Homeschool"?
    "Life Lessons Elementary"?
    "Pajama's Learning Institute: No shoes... no shirt... no homework!"?
    "Housecoat Homeroom"?
    "Kids in the Hall. With Cheerios."
    "Perfect Attendance Academy - calling in sick is not an option!"
    "Barefoot Classroom"
    "Hayseed Hall"
    "Redneck Instruction Junction"
    "Loony Learning Centre"
    "Centre for Hillbilly Studies"
    "Slippers Schoolhouse"

    (Why YES... I AM bored at the moment. Can you tell? hee hee hee)

    -Christine

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