Posted in living math on May 30th, 2008 25 Comments »
I have been spending some time thinking about teaching math. I’ve also been spending time reading other folks’ thoughts about teaching math. So much debate and deliberation about various curricula, scope and sequences, methods, problem solving, drill, etc, etc, etc… I’ve come to one conclusion: How hard can it be, really??? Now, I don’t mean [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on May 29th, 2008 10 Comments »
I know I’ve been a bad blogger lately. I’m sorry. It’s just that our focus has been on other things lately. The move, prom, end-of-year concerts, the move, graduation, gorgeous spring weather, the move, seemingly endless college admissions paperwork, a certain baby snapping turtle the kiddos caught (see above photo)…and did I mention the move? [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on May 25th, 2008 13 Comments »
My Cinderella… and her Prince Charming… are off to the ball. Now, where did those mice run off to?
Posted in Random Ramblings on May 24th, 2008 5 Comments »
If I ever want to do a bit of self-evaluation, it seems that all I need to do is look at my children and I will see not only the good, but all of my faults staring back at me. Confession time: I have been a grumpy mommy lately. I’m not sure why, but I [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on May 23rd, 2008 11 Comments »
All this survival stuff is finally paying off… deliciously! Today Superboy is going to share something he learned. How to make Beef Jerky Guest post by: Superboy. First: pick out some beef. It should not have bones and be very lean. Put the beef into the freezer for an hour to help you cut it [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on May 22nd, 2008 6 Comments »
A few days ago I wrote about the coolest homeschooling family EVER! , Family on Bikes, and they really inspired me to begin seriously thinking about actually living the adventures our family has long dreamed about. And then SouleTravelers stopped by….Wow! Traveling around the world with their violin-playing daughter. Also truly inspirational! And in reading [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on May 21st, 2008 11 Comments »
I know it isn’t technically summer. But yesterday it sure felt that way. We had our first truly warm rain of the year. The kind of rain that just beckons kids to “come on out and play!” JackJack was the first to respond to its siren call… And when faced with that kind of infectious [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on May 20th, 2008 21 Comments »
Though we are unschooling, (according to a pretty loose definition) this conversation pretty much sums up why I am not, nor will I ever be, a radical unschooler. But I will sum it up myself, here: Although I do think allowing my children freedom to choose certain things in regards to their education is healthy, [...]
Posted in alaska on May 18th, 2008 16 Comments »
………………………………………………………………………………… Guess who stopped by my blog today? Only THE COOLEST HOMESCHOOLERS EVER!!! Family on Bikes Check them out and see why I think they are the coolest homeschooling family EVER. (Go ahead!I’ll wait!) Did you check them out??? Was I right???? Yes, I thought you’d agree. Anyway, this ultra-cool family of Mom, Dad, and [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on May 17th, 2008 4 Comments »
Lisa (of Catholic Mom’s Journey) posted over on the 4Real board a link to an incredible resource for free downloadable games and activities in many subjects. Ellen McHenry’s Basement Workshop These are not your ordinary printables, and I think the science ones are particularly great! Check them out!
