This week we did one of my oldest son’s favorite things—standardized testing. I am not kidding. As far as "school" things goes, he would rather test than do anything else. My daughter, on the other hand, had her first experience with "bubble tests" last year, and she spent a portion of the time crying. Needless…
Weekly Wrap Up (4/17/10)
This week we did one of my oldest son’s favorite things—standardized testing. I am not kidding. As far as "school" things goes, he would rather test than do anything else. My daughter, on the other hand, had her first experience with "bubble tests" last year, and she spent a portion of the time crying. Needless…
Sleep – It Does A Family Good by Archibald Hart
People today are sleep-deprived, and nowhere are the negative effects felt more acutely than in families. Most parents realize that their families aren’t getting enough sleep, though they likely don’t understand how serious the problem is and need help finding a solution. In this book, renowned psychologist and best-selling author Arch Hart explores why sleep…
2010 Goals Revisited – 1st quarter update
Like a good little girl, I posted my goals for the year on January 1st. Note, I did not call them resolutions. I meant to post about my progress on March 31, since that would be the end of the quarter and I’m compulsive I like symmetry. But for whatever reason I didn’t do it.…
Time4Learning Preschool
Time 4 Learning is an on-line educational program that is designed to help make learning fun. I was able to review Time 4 Learning for my elementary students last year. Since that time they have added a Preschool program. Lucky for me, I knew just the preschooler to try out the Time 4 Learning. My…
Children who love to learn
The love of learning. It’s one of those homeschooling phrases people throw around. It’s on our Why We Homeschool list. But what does it mean? When my son complains about school, the guilt starts creeping in. Have I blown it? Does he hate learning because I’ve forced him to study things he doesn’t like? Is…
Children who love to learn
The love of learning. It’s one of those homeschooling phrases people throw around. It’s on our Why We Homeschool list. But what does it mean? When my son complains about school, the guilt starts creeping in. Have I blown it? Does he hate learning because I’ve forced him to study things he doesn’t like? Is…
All About Reading – What Am I?
Have you heard? My new favorite spelling program, All About Spelling, is launching a new website – All About Reading. Previously, I reviewed the first of their new readers, Beehive Reader 1, which is tied to All About Spelling 1. (They are changing the name of the Beehive Reader to Cobweb the Cat. I will…
All About Reading – What Am I?
Have you heard? My new favorite spelling program, All About Spelling, is launching a new website – All About Reading. Previously, I reviewed the first of their new readers, Beehive Reader 1, which is tied to All About Spelling 1. (They are changing the name of the Beehive Reader to Cobweb the Cat. I will…
Weekly Wrap Up (4/10/10)
I don’t have a lot of school to report this week, because we took the week off! But, I didn’t take the week off. My goal was to catch up on my planning so that we can finish the year strong. I didn’t accomplish everything I set out to do, but I will be starting…