Feb

28

Getting Your Kids To Write

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February 28, 2009 | 1 Comment

My girls go through writing spurts. For weeks at a time, they won’t want to write a single sentence. Then, all of a sudden, they pick up a yellow pad of paper and become obsessed with writing stories, or reports, or lists.
For example, my kids received a one-month gift card for Club Penguin, [...]

Feb

25

Falling in Love with Languages

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February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Last blog entry, I discussed the importance of learning a second language. But, that’s the easy part, isn’t it. Most of us understand that multi-lingual skills can be useful in our lives and careers. But how do we get our youngsters to embrace the idea?
Well, our kids our currently learning Spanish. [...]

Feb

21

Should I Teach My Child a Second Language?

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February 21, 2009 | 1 Comment

Is learning a new language part of your child’s homeschool education? It probably should be. However, some people simply want their child to master English first, then worry about foreign languages later. (Mastering English is difficult enough, don’t you think?) But I think it’s important to learn a second language for [...]

Feb

14

The Gift of Spare Time

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February 14, 2009 | 1 Comment

Whew! Are you tired? Worn out? Too much to do?
I know this may sound like the beginning of a bad, late-night commercial that’s going to sell some product that will solve all of your problems. But don’t worry, it isn’t. But it is a lament to how busy things can [...]

Feb

9

Computer Activity: Creating Educational Flash Animation

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February 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I am by no means a computer whiz. However, I do like to tinker around with a few software programs. Back in 1998 I learned how to create simple, interactive animations through a Macromedia program known as Flash (I think it’s called Flash MX now).
I’ve been showing my girls how to [...]

Feb

8

Reading All Weekend

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February 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

It’s been raining here in California. The cloudy skies are welcome weather. Although I’m sure in most parts of the country right now, people are sick of the wet and the cold. Our family, on the other hand, relishes these days. It gives us an excuse to stay indoors. It [...]

Feb

2

Construction Play Dates

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February 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Do you have nothing but boys in your homeschool family? Or are you like me — you are the proud father of two (or more) lovable daughters… who happen to be tomboys.
Now, my girls can be feminine and frilly. My 7-year old still dons a princess tiara during tea-parties. And my 10-year [...]