protect the diamonds survive the clubs dig deep through the spades feel the hearts Emelie’s book review of Markus Zusak’s young adult novel, “I Am the Messenger”, posted this morning. In addition to her posted review Emelie also wanted the opportunity to make clear how she felt about the assigned “appropriate” age level for this [...]
Last night our local homeschool co-op hosted our Fall 2012-2013 registration. The teachers arrived early to ready their tables with the various books, supplies, activities and curriculum that will be used or completed in their classes next year. Jeff and I shared a table. Between the two of us we will teach three courses. I’m [...]
Enough time has passed, and non-disclosure agreements were never signed, so I figure its about time to tell you about how the OMSH family was “almost famous”. And by “almost famous” I mean we could have very well been a household name. No, seriously…you might have spied our faces across lunch boxes, lunch meat, or [...]
In a recent email with a young and exuberant homeschooling Mom, I was asked to share a few tips on how to finish the homeschool year strong. Completely humbled by her request, I pulled together 7 different things that help me fight the good fight and finish the race. 1. Start each morning with prayer [...]
This morning when I woke to work a war was raging across the homeschool table. Nearly every plastic color block shape and cubed math manipulative we own was at attention; formed into tanks, constructed into walled fortresses, standing as tall guards, or traversing the seas. All were ready for battle. Summer is steadfastly pulling into [...]
During the summer our church, Fellowship of Huntsville, replaces the Fall/Spring AWANA program with Xtreme Wednesday. Xtreme Wednesday Xtreme Wednesday is for Pre-K through 6th graders. The 2nd-6th graders begin with a recreation time, followed by praise and worship, and the evening wraps up with a lesson by our Children’s Minister. Outside of the Wednesday [...]
Around here we have a tendency to take simple projects and make them “more” – which sometimes works, and other times…not so much. This time we didn’t go overboard; we simply joined Kenny in his weekly “Developmental Activity” assignment found in his Sonlight curriculum. The girls aren’t always hip on joining-in on these activities because [...]
Love is in the air…or is that the smell of waffles? Its hard to tell. Either way, Valentine’s Day is in five days and we have been preparing for over a week! I don’t particularly care for commercial Valentine’s Day cards, and the kids historically have liked to create their own (I have too), so [...]
SHE WON! SHE WON!…It says so here! Thanks for all who voted – I’ll be sure to post links as she posts reviews! ************************************************************************************* In early October Emelie found out about the So You Wanna Be a DogEared Blogger contest over at National Geographic Kids online. To enter she had to read a children’s fiction [...]
So, I’m always exploring new ways for Kenny to spell out his words. He’s an excellent student. He loves to read, BUT he gets tired of spelling out words the same way day after day, and so…today I got a bright idea while fumbling about in the pantry. FLOUR! We can use flour. We’ve used [...]
Yesterday was the second time I’ve taught the Texas Symbols class at our Homeschool Co-op. I knew I’d be hard-pressed to beat the Texas State Dinosaur lesson I prepared 2 weeks ago. That’s one thing about putting my ‘all’ into a project; it sets the bar higher and higher. I am my own competition; which [...]
Tickets? Check. Camera? Check. Money? Check. Kids? Uh oh. Oh, there they are…check, check, check. While we head out today for a field trip to the Renaissance Festival’s School Days, click on over to The Pioneer Woman and read my weekly post, Making Egyptian History One Sugar Cube at a Time. **************** In other news, [...]
