July is almost over. We’re starting school up again in September. I’m not yet sure exactly *when* in September, but it’ll be fast on the heels of whenever her summer activities are over.

I have Singapore Earlybird math and science. I have the first Explode The Code book, but not the teacher’s manual. I still need to buy that. I also have a book of kids around the world that we can look at together with our map. I bought Singapore art, but the lack of a supply list and my complete inability to do art has meant we stopped after the first lesson. I’m going to sign her up for an art class and a music class. I bought a geography game that may be above her level, but between that and a puzzle map of the US and a general kindergarten game, she’ll get a gleaning of general knowledge which is more than I got from Kindergarten. I also got some new Dick and Jane books and between those and the library she’ll have some reading practice. Last year we did dance and gymnastics as well. The year we may try soccer again too.

I’m torn between being free-form and having a schedule. In the end I will probably come up with a schedule to use as a guideline. We have many educational games, and those she plays when she feels like it. Her interest tends to come in spurts, and so far I have followed that and supported her interests. I guess that’s worked out all right. I wish I knew if I was doing this right or not. I don’t want to stifle her interests or to have school become a chore, but on the other hand I don’t want her to lack tenacity or a work ethic.

When I think about these things too much I send myself into a real panic.

I’ll probably adjust as I go depending on what I see happening with my daughter. I’ve managed okay so far, so I should be able to handle kindergarten too. Right?