My most peaceful homeschool days are those when everyone who can read works on their own and those who can't, do what they want at the table while I drink coffee and pass markers out.
Shane and Genevieve do quite well on their own all day. Fiona needs constant reminding and has the focus of a gnat (which is why she is at the table). And everyone else is just coloring. Daniel got through his three R's before breakfast.
As long as I stay completely still and I don't try to teach anything, everyone is perfectly happy. If I try to teach or single out a kid or two or three, those who aren't singled out for learning start hollering and wanting some too. So, back to coloring. And counting the markers when they are done!
