Homeschooling Perk!

I just had to share this, the other day I came home from work and Zoey had a tray of homemade vegan samoas (the caramel was made using dates, maple syrup, and coconut oil) and savory dinner pancakes with sauteed spinach, mushrooms, and marinara. This was after a full day of school too! So she was a busy girl. 

A Few Fun Surprises!

First Day of School!

Zoey's first day of 11th grade was today! She started her day around 8:30am and ended at 2:30pm. The first day consisted of the following subjects: Health, Math, History, English/Lit/Poetry, Spanish, Music Theory, and Art. Extra things that made up her day included yoga and practicing guitar and piano. 

11th Grade Questionnaire

Sharing Zoey's 11th grade questionnaire Q+A's! It's always fun to look back at these and compare to previous years. We got a kick out of reading her 7th grade questionnaire tonight. Good memories! It's crazy to think that we're entering into her Junior year of high school! 

11th Grade Questionnaire 

My favorite food: pickles, avocados, quinoa risotto, veggie wild rice soup, and penne

Foods I'd rather avoid: baked beans, animal products, okra 

My favorite things to learn: new songs on guitar and piano, health, science, different approaches to acting 

My favorite color: blue, green, and tie-dye!

My best friends are: Gracie, Ava, Leah, and Madison

My favorite games to play: Wildcraft, Camp, and Monopoly 

When I have free time I like to: do embroidery, play guitar, dance, ride my bike, read, write, do yoga, watch movies, enjoy the outdoors, jump around, draw, paint, listen to music, cook, bake, and more! 

My favorite books are: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, 1984 by George Orwell, A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger, and Moby Dick by Herman Melville. 

My favorite movies and TV shows are: Marvin's Room, Blood Diamond, Dead Poets Society, Lady Bird, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Frances Ha, Stand by Me, East of Eden, Running on Empty, Pulp Fiction, Family Ties, Gilmore Girls, and The Office! 

My favorite holiday(s) are: Christmas and Halloween.

Things I do well: Reading/Literature, Acting, Music 

Things I need to practice more: my math skills and handstands 

My favorite place to go: anyplace outside

My favorite family activities: hiking  

My favorite things to do outside: walk down to the creek, bike, run, read, practice hitting the softball, skateboard, and take care of our garden

My favorite chore: making salads 

My least favorite chore: putting sheets on my bed (haha!)

My favorite musicians/bands: Bob Dylan, The Beatles, David Bowie, Joan Baez, XTC, Bob Marley, Mozart, Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads, Lightnin' Hopkins, The Rolling Stones, Roxy Music, Fairport Convention, James Taylor, Beethoven, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, and many more.

What I want to be when I grow up: peace and an actor/musician 

A place I want to visit: London, Liverpool, The Amazon Rainforest, Belize, and India 

My favorite part of last year: narrating The Nutcracker dance performance 

When I get up in the morning I like to: make breakfast right away 

My favorite part of each day is: my yoga practice! 

My favorite drink: tea

My favorite sport: dance, pilates, and yoga

Something new I'd like to learn this year: more songs on the piano and new embroidery stitches! 

Getting Ready for the Start of the New School Year!

We enjoyed our annual viewing of the documentary Class Dismissed tonight. It has kind of become tradition now after five years! When we were trying to decide that first year (7th grade for Zoey) whether or not we were going to give homeschooling a try, this is what ultimately sealed the deal for us to say yes. There are absolutely no regrets. In fact, there are times that we are sad we didn't give it a go sooner. We are so excited for the year ahead!

"Learning is not the result of teaching, learning is the result of the activity of learners."