A Day in the Life of a Navy Family Going Through PCS
Dear Mama,
This year has been a wild one. It is our second PCS (permanent change of station) in the military, which we are going through since starting our homeschool journey. The first one was in 2020, the year we began homeschooling.
This move, however, is more intense because we are also traveling for my husband’s class in another state. As a result, we are living in a hotel for a while. Therefore, I have to be very flexible.
So here is how I’m homeschooling while on PCS:
1. I don’t homeschool when traveling: I thought we could homeschool, but it just wasn’t feasible.
2. While in the hotel, we homeschool as normally as possible. I purchased mini whiteboards and only use what is necessary.
3. I will not be purchasing books so that I will be using the library and YouTube a lot more.
4. Lunch is becoming Tea Time.
5. Take as many field trips as possible; they count as school days, too.
This time away from home is forcing me to refocus on what is truly essential. We are keeping school simple but effective. We are exploring the outdoors more often.
Although this is temporary, I thought it would be good to share for anyone going through the same situation.
What does your typical day look like?
Warmly,
Mirley
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