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Tag Archives: homeschooling
Friday Rampage of Appreciation
I’m feeling kinda in love with life today. It was the first day of the new homeschool co-op session. I am teaching a Lego class: It went well. We worked on two dimensional projects today. We’re going to slip in … Continue reading
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Talk Nerdy to Me
‘Cause I love having my mind blown… And this is one reason why homeschooling does not scare me that much. We have no idea what world they will be living in or what we’re even preparing them for. We may … Continue reading
Homeschool Co-Op
This is Riley, (below right), enjoying a quiet lunch with two other girls at the homeschool co-op. The three of them decided to excuse themselves from the busy gym and eat in one of the classrooms. “Mom, can I go … Continue reading
Appreciation Saturday
While the guy is painting our living room downstairs, Riley, Seth, Jingle, Yippee, the cats, and I are piled into the bedroom. The kids are watching TV while I type away. Seriously, why don’t we do this every day? So … Continue reading
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Unique business cards and other things….
Check out these unique business cards at WebDesignerWall.com. Very clever. I love clever. I love so many things. I love Seth in the next room singing Michael Jackson’s PYT. I love how I slept really late today. I’m not even … Continue reading
Organic Learning
Riley woke up this morning with two questions: 1) Does my hair look like a rat’s nest? 2) Do rats really have nests? And so we’re studying the habitats of rats today. And Riley is writing more of her graphic … Continue reading
Riley and Mommy’s Excellent Freaky Cat Adventure
It started out so well… Then it got a little out of hand. Riley expressed being overwhelmed. It was overwhelming even for me. And it didn’t help that these guys weren’t de-clawed. This the look of a cat, that’s fixin’ … Continue reading
Little Women
“Beth was too bashful to go to school; it had been tried, but she suffered so much that it was given up, and she did her lessons at home…” Last week, Riley and I were at the library, and in … Continue reading
When Animals Talk Jane Goodall
Every week we take out a bunch of educational videos from the library. Riley can pick anything that interests her. Once or twice a week, we snuggle together on the couch and watch one. Today we watched When Animals Talk featuring Dr. Jane Goodall. … Continue reading
Riley + Dad = Whiz
Yesterday, we picked Seth up at school, on our way to the next activity. In the car, Riley and Seth chitter-chattered about their respective days. I’ve learned not to ask. I get a lot more info just listening. Seth talked about what went on in the lunch room. Riley … Continue reading
Homeschooling One
“Sweet ride, man.” “That’s right, eat your hearts out suckers.” “Uh. I mean, thanks.” One of the cool things about our neighborhood is in the winter, you can pull your kid home from school on a sled. That is, if … Continue reading
Off to a good start
Day one of homeschooling and the Universe provided us with this sweet bounty! Cauliflower, broccoli, celery, parsley, peppers, cucumber, carrots, kale, sweet potatos, cherry tomatoes, lemons, oranges, granny smiths. All organic baby! I got myself invited into an organic food co-op by … Continue reading
The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child
Tomorrow we “officially” begin homeschooling. Since we made the decision, the Universe keeps sending little messages to assure us we are doing the right thing. 1) A notice in the mail stating the school day is going to be lengthened by a half … Continue reading