Category: homeschool
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Returning to a Love of Learning
I have one BIG homeschool goal this year: to rekindle a love of learning in my youngest. Kathryn has always thought it awesome that I’m both mama and teacher. We’ve had such fun together as we’ve homeschooled! I can remember doing a silly song and dance about the continents with her in her kindergarten year,…
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2011 New & Improved School Room!
I really wanted a new table and more comfortable, functional chairs for our school room this year. The dining table legs were annoyingly in the way, and the dining chairs were just not intended for the amount of usage they get from a homeschooling family! I started shopping around for a new table, but then…
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2011-2012 Curriculum
We’re returning this year to more of the Charlotte Mason style of schooling that has worked so well for us in the past. My plan is based on Ambleside Online‘s Year 5 free online homeschool curriculum, with my own tweaks, additions, and subtractions. ARTS: Art and Art Appreciation – Work on drawing skills in nature…
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Our Robins Grew Up
I’m so glad my kids don’t grow up as fast as bird babies do. Last Monday (May 30th), we noticed that our baby robins were very nearly as big as their parents and had most of their real feathers. They finally had orange coloring showing up on their breasts, too. Can you see another little…
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Summary of 4th Grade
My state requires that I write an annual “progress report” at the end of each school year to keep on file for at least three years. This is in addition to standardized testing at least every three years (we do it each year), monthly attendance reports, and filing an annual “declaration of intent” to homeschool….