Home schooling like a pro

Tonight while the kids were at VBS, I met Charlene and her friend Lara for dinner at Goodson's. Another acquaintance named Terri met with us as well. Lara brought some sample curriculum for us and showed us how she organizes. She has a 6th grader, 4th grader, kindergartner, and two year old. The younger children are foster daughters they are planning to adopt. She shared with us her children's difference in learning styles and how she adapts the work. She likes to use the same curriculum and modify it for age appropriateness. I am going to research Winter Promise more fully now after hearing her plans to use it. Lara is a former teacher with a graduate degree. She is definitely gifted. I really heard to keep each child's work separate (color coded) and schedule. She has a wonderful schedule to follow. They work 5 days a week. The boys are involved in many activities as well. She goes to a co-op at First Baptist Tomball on Wed. for drama and sports. Thanks Charlene for letting me tag along!