My musings on our homeschool, coop, figuring out what my educational philosophy is anyway, and will I ever make curtains for the rest of the appartment?
This morning we woke to the sound of our neighborhood transformer failing. I drowsed a bit, then realized that no electricity meant no coffee, and no computer! We enjoyed our cheerios and milk, I took a bath while the hot Continue reading Ah the Modern Life
Today we found my missing keys, K’s lost pink mitten (the one that doesn’t scratch, or fall off her wrist – I didn’t knit it) and the missing history of Geometry book. Now has anyone seen B’s library card?
K- Ah need music! DH hit the cd button. B- Uh-oh Dad, that’s the Narnia CD (the soundtrack from the Waldon Movie) Me- It’s OK , I’m not driving, and this is a pretty part. M – Dad, did you Continue reading The Conversation on the Way Home from Church
I forgot to mention the first time, that this set comes with cards to lay the blocks on, some with no color, so you can experiment. Some are a bit tricky. Our box is not holding up too well as Continue reading Parquetry Blocks (with pictures)
Momma, I hung’y. (but your breakfast is untouched on the table…) Momma, I tired. (Go back to bed, it’s still nap time.) I cold. (You threw your sweater on the floor.) Momma, I love you, snuggle snuggle? (sure thing. I Continue reading Illogical 2
My Grandma kept a stash of toys to keep grandchildren occupied – one of them was her button jar. Another classic was Uncle Steph’s Parquetry blocks. I used to pretend I was quilting or laying a mosaic when I played Continue reading Parquetry Blocks; another Math Toy
Sometimes I find it hard to believe in the value of rest. I mean, on Mondays, we can predict how many letters M will have forgotten since we reviewed them on Friday, and B’s flute sounds best on Friday morning Continue reading Wow, the vacation did do us some good.
At Why Homeschool. I have a post in this edition.
M is a competitive guy; we have to negotiate the rules for flash card drills before we begin. When K received the Goodnight Moon Game for Christmas, I thought that no one would ever play it with her but me Continue reading How to Retain Players in a Toddler Game