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Week two of school can be tough!

9/12/2014

It still feels like summer, and motivation is hard to find. As I ponder how this year will turn out, I struggle to not feel the stress as I strive to get the year going.

As of 5pm on Friday, these things I know to be true:

1. Keep things in perspective, it's too early to worry so much.

2. All children will eventually grow into adults and learn the things they need to learn. This includes mine. (and yours)

3. Be happy. Smile, even if you don't feel like it - it will catch on.

“I’m smiling! Can you see me?” I screamed! (from my insides)

My son was clearly not smiling. A 6-word memoir conversation erupted between us.

J. dark dungeon with no fun allowed
Mom. frustration, if only he was motivated

J. motivation is something of a mystery
Mom. time marches on, homework is undone

J. my spirit needs to be free
Mom. escape from school, away he goes…..

Smile, hug me now, I’m done!

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And Away We Go

9/7/2014

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This week as we begin our school year, I am filled with a feeling of renewal.

Every September home schooling families reaffirm their commitment to educate their children. As the director of the Cape Cod Home Learners Cooperative, I restate my commitment to educate and lead our group.

This year, I chose to start our year school year off with a trip to the American Repertory Theater for the world premiere of Finding Neverland, a new musical inspired by the story of how J.M. Barrie found inspiration for his play Peter Pan.

When Peter Pan premiered in 1904 it was a brave theatrical work that enthusiastically stretched the boundaries of what theater could be. Now we have the pleasure of watching Diane Paulus, Artistic Director of the ART continue in this tradition, inspiring us as we partake in her theatrical visions. It is this artistic risk-taking that continues to inspire me as a home schooler and leader of our group.

Participation in the Cape Cod Home School Cooperative requires intense collaboration. Our group works tirelessly together to realize our vision of what education can and should be. Our group takes risks that lead us to places we've never been. As individuals we will each open up more as we reveal our inner selves. As a collaborative we will grow together sharing our ideas and experiences.

As Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy expressed in their music, sometimes we may all feel wound up in the "Circus of our Mind". At other times we may feel like "The World is Upside Down". However, by the end of our year, we will all come closer to understanding "All That Matters".

I hope this year we will find our doors and open them wide! For the parents of our group, I ask you to look to your children this year and strive to match and honor their sense of wonder and timeless energy. For the students in our group, I ask you to look closely at the world that surrounds you. With eyes wide open, strive for patience to listen, learn, honor, and respect.

As director I hope our cooperative will:

"teach (us all) how to jump on the wind's back,

Best wishes to everyone for a wonderful year to come!

.... and away we go" J.M.Barrie, Peter Pan

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Week two of school can be tough!

And Away We Go

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