I was asked elsewhere about “what’s that math program you use?” and “how do you use it?” and “you should blog about it.” Generally, I feel like such a neophyte that I’m loathe to tell others what or how I do something, but since I was asked … For our main math program we use…
I think Esolen’s premise is here to pretend to teach children something boring them in the process. Then, you won’t have to work so hard to bore them or teach them, because they’ll have already tuned you out. And I think schools often do this; not necessarily as intentionally as Esolen is describing. I was…
We had a really wonderful first week. Our Tuesday and Wednesday weren’t quite as wonderful as Monday, but they were still quite good for the first week back after break. We ended our week with a field trip to the Newport Aquarium and an overnight with Grammy and Grandpa. The Aquarium was nice and the…
FOR TODAY January 17, 2010 …. Outside my window… it may be cold, but the sun is shining. I am thinking… or maybe I’m not. I am thankful for… Jason’s bank job which gives him the day off! From the learning rooms… Circle Time done, next up is R-girl’s school: phonics and math. From the…
We’re continuing with The Jungle Book (we started the third from last story last night) and enjoying it. We just finished the story The King’s Ankus and there was a lot to talk about and explain in that story. I love the discussions we’ve been able to have with our reading, and especially that we…
We had a really good day. I’m so thankful for the hard work last year getting adjusted to doing lessons without (much) complaining or arguing about who goes first reciting. Some observations: I have too much planned for Circle Time. I have 1.5 hours worth of work to do in 1. Hm. Spanish might be…
FOR TODAY January 10, 2011… Outside my window… it is cold and grey … a day before we are going to get a lot of snow … I am thinking… about dinner and snow and snow days for gym? I am thankful for… a piano teacher who comes to the house. From the learning rooms……
Tomorrow (Monday) is our first day for the 2011 Academic Year. We’re all excited about getting started. I hope to start a tradition of asking these questions of the children on the first day each year. First Day Questionnaire Here is our “Ideal Day” schedule … knowing…
N-boy requested a Jack and the Beanstalk Birthday cake. The dowel rod holding the cupcakes together is leaning against the chandelier for stability. Will it stand until tomorrow? Pray for me. ETA: And it is on the table. Does anyone have a toy hatchet? Or a giant?