Today was all about systems. We discussed organisations and the systems that they use. Families and systems. Individuals and how they can live systematic lives. What systems do we live with? Do we have a system? Should we have a system? If so for what? What’s the purpose of having a system? How many times can we say the word ‘system’? Can we work that into our…. System? …..What is the system they use to deliver post? (I’ll be investigating an excursion to a postal sorting place asap!)

I’ve studied a lot of systems.

The system I eventually want to ‘teach’ my children… I can’t believe I’m putting it like that!… is the GTD system, or David Allen’s getting things done systematic approach to…. Well, getting things done!  That is because it relates to any part of life and will provide them with the tools they need to be organised and not have stress, missed opportunities, failure, disappointment and accidents caused by disorganisation. In short,  using GTD as a ‘systematic’ approach to life will help them to help themselves. It’s VERY Montessori ‘friendly’ and doesn’t require any special gizmos or gadgets. They won’t need a trademarked diary/PDA/flipbookthingy/iPressbuttonhere.

But how to make it into a self teaching, autodidactic format?

  Ah I think it’s time to review my WHOLE ‘home educating system’!

I know where to start! Montessori IS a method of education; it IS a system! The first step is to prepare the environment! The next is to pull back on the curriculum and to redefine our Practical Life lessons.

After this week we will be able to reintroduce auto correcting learning materials back onto the shelves that actually interest the children and I can then make observational notes for their 3^rd term assessment.

Ahhh just needed to get… systematic in my thinking!