Thursday, May 29, 2014
Homeschool Catalogs
Ever find yourself looking for a catalog to either get ideas from, to order supplies or simply just to see what the rest of homescooling world is up to.
Well look no further! While I was searching for some things ( which I do all the time) I came across this link to a ladies awesome blog where she has helped us all in getting all the links together for homeschooling catalogs!
http://jimmiescollage.com/2014/05/homeschool-catalogs/
Go visit her page and sign up for all you can! I know I have!
Curriculum
How do you use curriculum?
Man, is that a question or what?! I am still finding out that there are soo many different ways to homeschool your child! While I personally believe that you should have your child in a school type atmosphere and learn and grow - that may not work for you and your family.
My son wakes up every morning, does his chores, gets dressed and starts his morning work. With or without attitude LOL!
I buy, print and use many different materials to use for his schooling. I will be bringing you a lot of different links to printables and things that we use, I want to bring you a review of products that I use along with some other items.
Now, I do not just go and buy a box set and go with it. That does not work for us. I will ,however, buy a science workbook and then go find many different printables for the subjects in the workbook and attach it to the pages for extra learning and growing. I will also include videos and artwork into the lesson.
We cover 3-6 subjects a day depending on how we do things, he does have homework when he does not complete his work, and we do take tests! I know, I know! I am just horrible to be sitting here developing a great curriculum for him and making sure that he retains his information by short tests, spelling lists and unit vocabulary! I do what I feel is best for him and the family! I want to set him up for success in his life by giving him the best opportunity for growing and developing that awesome mind of his!
My curriculum varies. Sometimes I must go a grade 'below' where he is in order to get the information that I need - this works the other way too, I go a grade or two 'ahead' of him to get the proper information.
So I ask you - how do you use your curriculum? Do you buy the box sets? Do you make your own?
Man, is that a question or what?! I am still finding out that there are soo many different ways to homeschool your child! While I personally believe that you should have your child in a school type atmosphere and learn and grow - that may not work for you and your family.
My son wakes up every morning, does his chores, gets dressed and starts his morning work. With or without attitude LOL!
I buy, print and use many different materials to use for his schooling. I will be bringing you a lot of different links to printables and things that we use, I want to bring you a review of products that I use along with some other items.
Now, I do not just go and buy a box set and go with it. That does not work for us. I will ,however, buy a science workbook and then go find many different printables for the subjects in the workbook and attach it to the pages for extra learning and growing. I will also include videos and artwork into the lesson.
We cover 3-6 subjects a day depending on how we do things, he does have homework when he does not complete his work, and we do take tests! I know, I know! I am just horrible to be sitting here developing a great curriculum for him and making sure that he retains his information by short tests, spelling lists and unit vocabulary! I do what I feel is best for him and the family! I want to set him up for success in his life by giving him the best opportunity for growing and developing that awesome mind of his!
My curriculum varies. Sometimes I must go a grade 'below' where he is in order to get the information that I need - this works the other way too, I go a grade or two 'ahead' of him to get the proper information.
So I ask you - how do you use your curriculum? Do you buy the box sets? Do you make your own?
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Married!
With all the CRAZY that has been happening in our lives the past few months, I will have to say - this past weekend was AWESOME!
I got married to the man of my dreams this weekend. While the wedding itself was a little impromtu, it was soo awesome!
Nothing major about the wedding, no extravegant party or anything. We had a nice reception at home. The kids were able to play with some of the other kids who were invited and we got to be adults and mingle! That was great all in its own!
I got married to the man of my dreams this weekend. While the wedding itself was a little impromtu, it was soo awesome!
Nothing major about the wedding, no extravegant party or anything. We had a nice reception at home. The kids were able to play with some of the other kids who were invited and we got to be adults and mingle! That was great all in its own!
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