Feb

26

Monday Inspiration:Spring

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February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It is one in the morning and I don’t feel very inspired…which is o.k..because it technically is only Monday still because I haven’t gone to bed yet!
Spring is here, in Texas.  The calendar may say that it is still winter but the leaves have started to emerge on the trees, there are tinges of green […]

Feb

23

Drivers Ed

Posted by Marye

February 23, 2008 | 2 Comments

So we are about to start drivers ed with Matt. The older two we sent off for someone else teach, figured the cost was offset by what it would cost us in nerve pills and strong alcoholic drinks.
We can’t afford to do it that way this time…so..has anyone taught drivers ed and survived? […]

Feb

22

Friday Freebies:Reading

Posted by Marye

February 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This week’s freebies are Free Reading Printables.
You know, with everything that  is available on the internet now, with some work anyone would homeschool without spending a dime! It is amazing.  We have come a long way from Abeka and Bob Jones, and following the school’s schedule!
Anyway, if you are teaching reading here are some sites […]

Feb

22

Painting Letters and Blends

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February 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The more ways you can get your child involved in learning, the better.  One way to do this is to get a large roll of brown paper at the office supply store and unroll it on the kitchen floor.  Have your child paint a HUGE letter A (if you are learning A, for example, or […]

Feb

19

Teaching Hands On Learners to Read

Posted by Marye

February 19, 2008 | 3 Comments

I have five boys. Yeah I know that I have said this before but it never stops amazing me that God actually pulled a fast one like that. Five boys. Three girls.  All of my kids are gifted, and most of them have learning “challenges”. ADD, Dyslexia, the list seems to go on and on..and […]

Feb

13

Wordless Wednesday-Valentine’s Addition

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February 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Wordless Wednesday 

Feb

12

Free Mini Unit Study: Solar Energy

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February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This week’s free mini unit study is on solar power.  This is good for kids in the 4-6 grade, but adaptable either up or down.
Solar Energy Unit Study- this is a great resource with many activities adn vocabulary words.  Build a solar pizza box oven, as well as a solar hot water heater.
Make a homemade […]

Feb

11

Monday Inspiration: Obscure History

Posted by Marye

February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

You know I went through high school in Texas, including an entire year of Texas Historya nd enver learned about the Republic of Texas Navy, or the Republic of Texas Marine Corps.
Marc is a leaner in the Royal Rangers program and he is getting involved in historic reenactment.  He was away this weekend at seminars […]

Feb

8

Friday Freebie

Posted by Marye

February 8, 2008 | 2 Comments

Those of us that homeschool generally are looking for a deal because money is limited.  I had heard rumors of a paperback book swap but never looked in to it…until now.
Paperback Book Swap is cool!  All you do is send your books that youhave all ready read to people who want to read them, and […]

Feb

7

Tell Me Thursday

Posted by Marye

February 7, 2008 | 2 Comments

 
O.k..I know those looked like two cute little kids to you…
However…The young man was my grandson Gabe…he was born in October 2003.  The young lady was Kyrie.  My daughter.  She was born in July of 2003.
My oldest daughter and her family have recently moved in with us, bringing the total volume of people in the […]

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