Plans for the school year: Part 1

I have a feeling I will have more ideas to post on this topic, so I better name this "Part 1"....ever notice how writing things down helps you accomplish them?  Anywho....

• I really want to have "Masterpiece Monday" and "I Wonder Wednesday" as much as possible.  I think it will be fun to see what we ALL do.  Yes, I will participate.
• I want to have us as family read a biography of our choice each month, do a small report on it, and then present it to eachother.  We could all go to the library to pick out our books the 1st Family Home Evening of the month.  Then at the end of the month, we could report during Family Home Evening.  I want Will and I to participate as well so it is not viewed as "another assignment" I dish out.  I hope this works and that I am being realistic with my expectations.....

It feels so good to be excited about the school year.  Last year about this time, I had a newborn and was truly panicking about our school year.  We made it through the year and we did most of what I had planned, but a few things fell through the cracks.  Although I had planned on schooling through the summer, I can see that I really did need a break to regroup, have fun, and develop my game plan for next year.  My mind is full of ideas and ways to improve our homeschooling journey..... :)