Tidbits from Week 20

Back at it this week after a wonderful vacation.  Boy, it's hard to jump in full force after taking a week off of school.  It always seems like so much, such a heavy load, until you get back into the routine of it.  Routine and habits are powerful things!  They really boost productivity and efficiency, … Continue reading Tidbits from Week 20

Prairie Dog Play

I wish I could capture the sights and sounds in my house right now.  After reading the chapter in The Burgess Animal Book on Yap Yap the prairie dog, my three youngest children have spent the last hour after supper playing a new game.  You guessed it - "Prairie Dogs"!   I'm listening and watching; and, … Continue reading Prairie Dog Play

Year in Review – English Language Arts Year 3

Language Arts year end wrap up continued...this time C-Bear's year in grade 3! She was itching to learn cursive so I knew that would be part of our schedule this year.  She learned one letter per week using these awesome printouts I found for FREE at Kidzone. I love how the letters are grouped together … Continue reading Year in Review – English Language Arts Year 3

Year in Review – English Language Arts Year 1

I thought that since school is coming to a close I would like to review what we covered in each subject this year, how we tackled it, and the materials used.  I might as well get the most expansive subject out of the way first.  So here we go with a review of this year's … Continue reading Year in Review – English Language Arts Year 1