We just bought a really cool new educational book set for the kids. It’s actually 26 books, interactive computer programs, “cling” stickers and laminated posters. And it was really stinkin’ expensive. But…we have our hearts set on homeschooling, and these books contain most of the subjects I’ve really wanted to start covering. Many of them…
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Mountain Men
The boys and I decided to hike down Stone Mountain yesterday. We’re not officially homeschooling, but I’m practicing. This could count for Phys. Ed, History, Science and who knows what else, for all we did and learned. Isaac got the medal for power hiker – we had to work hard to keep up with him!…
Upcycled Space Port
I’ve been siphoning off some recycle-ables into a big box for the boys to use as building materials. Today I helped them build a space port and some vehicles. We used mostly tape and glue, but got a little fancy with wire hangers, bolts and rivets too. At the back side is the hovering space…
Sun Science
The boys enjoyed a project on Monday, experimenting with sun-sensitive paper. From top-left to bottom right, we have: a transformer, a leaf and some grass, a Shrek face from a drinking glass, Elijah’s hand, skateboard toys, three sticks and a flower, a bunch of grass, and Ian’s hand. Takes me back to my childhood, Mom!
A Meat Idea
We are not a hunting family, but we’ve explained a few things. Brian was trying to help Ian find a good show and flipped through the hunting channel just in time to see a beautiful moose meet a bullet. Ian said, “That moose got shot! Dad, I’m not big enough to use a gun yet,…
I Really REALLY Am Going to Ban TV
While eating alphabet Cheez-its (yes, trying to sneak knowledge even into snacking), Ian says, “Look, Mom! I made the Cartoon Network!” Though the TV’s not on a lot, sometimes I’m tempted to shrink wrap it. But, alas, we need our Phineas and Ferb.
Trading Money for Toys
I got some cool stuff from Oriental Trading Company. The picture isn’t great but one item is a really cool pipe game for the boys. It helps fine motor skills, planning, cooperation, etc. Ian started building and then decided he was going to create a water slide, so we took the pipes outside and he…
They Learn Weather I Teach Them…or Not
I turned on the weather this morning, and listened to the “lovely” music while I brushed my hair. Ian, now 4 1/2, breezed in like a dust ball attracted to the static and stared at the TV for a moment. He said, “Mom, it’s going to be seventy-five.” I leaned out from the bathroom to…
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