There have been some changes made at the Ramos School for Boys. We’ve relocated our school room from a smaller room to the main open area upstairs. They boys are actually glad about the change because the previous school room has now become their toy room. According to them, the smaller play room is a lot easier to clean up than the big open area. Basic rules are that no toys are allowed in this area and that it must always be kept clean. This school doesn’t have a paid custodian!
Books & educational school supplies
Word wall, maps, writing/coloring drawers, and a futon for the teacher to take naps
Reading & cat observation corner
Student desks. We’re at full student capacity: 3
Students hard at work (disregard their PJs)
One thing I love about being a teacher & homeschool mom is that many of the gifts the boys receive are educational. For Christmas, the boys got 2 awesome science kits and an ant farm, and just recently, they got another two science kits. I’ve been trying to space the experiments out to make them last as long as possible. They’ve been having way too much fun in science!
Crystal Mining Kit
Making Volcanoes
Making Fruit Batteries using different variables
Ty’s limes & Micah’s apples worked!
Manu’s potatoes, not so much.
You can always count on Mexican soda.
Crystal Mining Kit
Making Volcanoes
Making Fruit Batteries using different variables
Ty’s limes & Micah’s apples worked!
Manu’s potatoes, not so much.
You can always count on Mexican soda.
The longer we’ve been doing this, the easier it seems to be getting. Imanuel and I have been doing so much better in keeping with our school routine. Initially, we were inconsistent and it was difficult to get things going. But now, it is getting so much more fun and exciting and he is really motivated to learn. He is also able to work more independently so for certain subjects, he can just read the instructions and start them off on his own. It is such a miracle to watch children learn and grow.People have often asked me how long I plan to homeschool. It is a question that I think about often, but the answer is quite simple. If I know my boys will receive an overall education at some place better than the one they are receiving at home with me, I will send them. You can be certain that I’m not willing to relinquish my role that easily, yet, I am praying even now, that the Lord has a godly teacher out there that is even more committed than myself who will be able to take my children even further than I ever could. I now see how much it takes for a parent to entrust their precious children to a teacher. If you are a godly teacher, I am accepting CVs and applications. Send them to principal@ramosschoolforboys.edu. 
Judy! that was so encouraging to see your post :)….(i also love the part with the futon for the teacher to take naps ;)……We’re getting ready to homeschool (another half a year or more), but it’s exciting to realize what a wonderful opportunity this is :)…i’m proud of you :)…….too bad you don’t live closer to us :(…..daniel LOVES science too and it would be fun to see the kids doing things together…..(by the way, where would you get school desks like the ones you have?)…..all the best!!!!
@DennyGabi – Thanks, Denisa! It would be awesome if we lived closer! My dad found those desks on craigs list and bought them from a retired teacher or something like that. He got them for really cheap and cleaned them up! We find a lot of great treasurers there. 🙂
yeap, here we do kijiji.ca and it seems to be better than Craigslist, but i’ve used both and really found great stuff for the kids.:)
It’s always encouraging to read your post Judy. My boys are 5 and 4 yrs old now, I haven’t officially started homeschooling but integrated teaching phonics to my boys while playing alphabet cards with them and Josiah can already read now, and Caleb starting to put the phonics sounds together to make words. There are endless of ideas for homeschooling out there and I’m glad I’ve chosen this path. Keep on doing what you have been doing Judy! God is on your side! 😉
What a great school room, Judy! Bright and cheery, lots of space, it’s no wonder the boys like it better! You are doing a wonderful job, the Lord is really blessing you and your boys;, that is very evident! Keep up the good work! ~Gramma B.