As part of our study of ancient history we read several pages in The Usborne […]
Corintho Game Review
Corintho is a great supplement to a study of ancient Greece. It is a game […]
Learning about Global Warming
This week as part of our study of the ocean we covered temperature changes in […]
Learning the sounds of Arabic
For our Arabic language studies we are focusing on learning the sounds of the various […]
Math on the Chalkboard
My second grader is using Mathematical Reasoning Level C from the Critical Thinking Company. My […]
Reading Books
We bypass the typical reading books that are compiled of many little stories and use […]
Kindergarten Writing Sample
Below you will see pictures of his work in the Write About Me book. I wrote the interpretation of his writing below each picture. I do use a whole language method for writing at my son’s age. I typically don’t correct his grammar or spelling or punctuation. If he asks me how to spell a word I usually tell him to try and sound it out. Sometimes I can read what he writes, but I usually have him read it to me so I know for sure what he wrote.
Rapping and Learning at Lunch
This weekend we took a trip to the library and I explored their DVD section […]
The Worms are Here!
I happen to think that hands-on learning for the younger years is the best way […]
Water Cycle Fun
Today we delved into our study of the ocean with a section on the water […]