My cup of tea

After 15 years of teaching in a small Christian school setting, God has led me in a surprise direction. Quite frankly, I am terrified for what this year will bring, but also excited. I am looking forward to setting aside my type A tendencies, and getting back in touch with my Waldorf side.

Going from book work and content that I’ve taught over and over again,

to main lesson books and interest led learning

is exactly what we need; but, boy, is it scary. I hope that I can find like minded families on this journey, but I know that I am mashing together two very different worlds! 

I also know from experience that I thrive with an audience. Even when my students parents didn’t appreciate the work that I put in, I still needed things to be top notch.

Knowing that about myself slightly concerns me for this homeschool journey. Whose judgement will I feel like is pushing me on to excellence? I need that feeling of being judged, and I know that the feeling is there while homeschooling, but it is much more abstract. Who is it exactly? I definitely used to use my student’s parents judgement (perhaps perceived) as inspiration. 

So, here I am. Pondering our first assignments and praying fervently that the Lord leads loud and clear through this crazy route that He has placed us on!