Science and Latin and Math - OH MY

Even though Quentin is only four, I still have this little nagging voice in the back of my head telling me he should be doing and learning more than he is right now, that he needs structure and routine and that I should be teaching him stuff. I know, I know. At age four, his biggest concerns should be learning to play and have fun and interact with other kids. But I fail miserably at getting him out of the house and interacting with other kids. I am such an introvert. I also fail at giving him good stimulation myself. I sometimes think *I* am the one who needs the structure.

So I've tried to develop a loose agenda for us which includes daily viewings of Bill Nye the Science Guy and some related at-home activities (we're making rock candy this week, since Daddy's brave enough to do that experiment with Q), and some weekly math (I purchased Right Start level A last year and have yet to do more than a lesson or two) and .. LATIN!

I'm so excited to be starting Latin with them (and by them I mean Q). We're using Song School Latin by Classical Academic Press for now. I'm going to work on it with him orally first, since he obviously doesn't read much or write much yet. Mostly I want to listen to the songs and get them in our heads.

As you can tell, I'm planning to take it slow and easy. I know that I'm horrible at sticking to routine, but I think at least having a plan will be a good reminder that there are things I want to be doing with my kids, and I should get off Twitter, Facebook, and Blogger and go DO THEM.