Life In The Creek

• Aug. 12, 2008 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine goes DIGITAL check out Summer 2008

Wow! Have you checked out the Digital version of TOS?

Did you know that you can now get The Old Schoolhouse Magazine in a digital format?

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is the only homeschool magazine that I have subscribed to for the past 2 years. I devour each page of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine from the moment I receive it.
Now with the NEW "digital version" I find it invaluable. I personally enjoy downloading the PDF format if I need to come back to something I was reading or needing to refer to something I can it also includes options for both Mac and PC.

One of the convenient things you can do is you flip through a real online magazine. One thing I found was the great search ability, I can put in my favorite TOS author and it will bring up every page that has that person's name on it.

I really enjoy the view of the pages, where there are thumbnails of each of the pages.

With the new "Digital Edition," you will enjoy all the great content from your favorite homeschool magazine, but in the "digital format!"

One of the invaluable tools is the clickable links within the "digital format." The ability to print or email articles up to 5 of your favorite homeschool moms, that includes the same bright and colorful high quality format that is expected from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.

The "digital subscriptions" saves you on the average of 32% of the print version in the United States those outside the United States save a considerable amount on subscribing to the "digital version" and there is an option for every homeschool family the "digital subscription" is only $16.95. If things are being stretched a bit in your home this might be an opportunity for you to subscribe via the digital subscription.

If you like what you have heard so far, check it out for yourself at
The Old Schoolhouse Store. The Old Schoohouse Store

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• Aug. 12, 2008 - Do You Have The Old Schoolhouse Planner?

Do You Have The Old Schoolhouse Planner?

Are you an organized homeschooler? I'm not. It takes a whole lot of planning to keep me organized. I don't know about you, but I find it quite overwhelming when it comes to being organized with my homeschooling and keeping up with the day to day organization of our family life.

Since I am already a subscriber to The Old Schoolhouse Magazine (TOS) I learned of a new product that they recently introduced called The Schoolhouse Planner. I want to share my thoughts with you on this wonderful, specialized planner.

A successful key element to planning is to organize every aspect of your homeschool day. The Schoolhouse Planner is designed with that in mind. It not only contains the features one might expect in a homeschool planner - daily, weekly, monthly and yearly calendars but also wonderfully designed field trip planning forms, book logs, extra activities, reading the bible on a school year schedule, memory verses, nature study forms, science lab forms, as well as keeping track of curriculum that you want or have in a curriculum planning area.

The Schoolhouse Planner also has many other planning tools for other areas of your life. Areas that are vitally important such as; grocery, menu planning, food logs, budget, household and financial planning forms. The Schoolhouse Planner has some awesome advantages for your planning that include progress reports, chore charts, budget, a place just for directions for all those places we are off running to.
If you think that is all there is, I am not finished, there is so much more to make your homeschooling family life more organized so that things run smoothly for you and your family.
The Schoolhouse Planner includes a few essays from some favorite homeschool authors like Amy Pak, Jeannie Fulbright, and the ever popular Amanda Bennett who have relevant topics such as how to homeschool for beginners up through high school. How to teach Geography and Science and the benefits of teaching a foreign language. The information comes from those who are seasoned homeschoolers and it is priceless.

Some of the great unanticipated bits and pieces that make The Schoolhouse Planner a one of a kind and a must have for every homeschool family are the easy to use recipes, measurement conversions and a great kitchen conversion cheat sheet along with other helpful tidbits.

There are some homeschooling essentials that include states and capitals, countries, timelines, 7 wonders of the ancient and modern world, periodic tables, famous artists and composers.
For those who enjoy or have questions about unit studies there is something special just for you. I personally find The Schoolhouse Store Resource List invaluable which is available every month.

The Schoolhouse Planner has many forms such as; Annual Plans, Yearly Goals, Curriculum Planning, Course Of Study, Educational Objectives, End Of The Year Evaluation, End of the year Report card and Yearly grades.

What more could you want?

The Schoolhouse Planner has it all and then some it was created just for the homeschool family whether you have the average family size or a quiverful.

The incomparable beauty of this planner is that you can download it immediately and print what you need. If you have a large family it is convenient for you as well. All that is needed is to download the extra needed forms for each child.

The hyperlinks are clickable and the format is interactive PDF. Never heard of interactive PDF you say? It is basically a customization specifically for you and your family. You can type directly on the forms on your computer before printing.

The Schoolhouse Planner will be offering supplemental planner modules for your convenience and every month The Schoolhouse Store will contain links to date-appropriate resources at The Schoolhouse Store.

Check it out for yourself here...The Old Schoolhouse Store

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• Aug. 11, 2008 - Newport Aquarium in Cincinnati Ohio

Newport Aquarium in Cincinnati, OH

We went to a family reunion which was held in Cincinnati Ohio August 8-10 2008

We decided to go on a "staycation"
(staycation: A vacation spent close to home.
With the price of gas soaring, a staycation is what most Americans will experience during the summer of 2008.

We visited Newport Aquarium on the river in Cincinnati, OH.

Below is a slide show of some of the awesome things we seen and did that day.
We loved all the "hands on learning" the aquarium had to offer!

Now these are NOT the BEST of pictures as they were taken with a Blackberry and my camera phone.

A slide show of our trip to the Newport Aquarium 8/8/08

Newport Aquarium Slide Show

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• Aug. 1, 2008 - Starting School- First Grade

Starting School, everyone has to start somewhere and since Madison is an accelerated learner I have to be careful and go slower or we would be done with everything in a matter of weeks... so slowly we are starting trying to get into the swing of things.

She really enjoys doing her work and amazes me at how fast she can comprehend things.
She takes pride in her work as she wants to share it with her daddy as soon as he comes home from work.
Since Madison is accelerated that doesn't make her smarter or better than the next child by any means, we all have gifts and talents. She is a fast learner and once she 'knows' it she doesn't like to waste time doing it over and over and over again. She would much rather learn something new once she has mastered whatever it is she is learning.

I am truly blessed!
I enjoy homeschooling, being with my daughter as she is a blessing and a joy.

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• Jul. 27, 2008 - Curriculum for 2008-2009 (First Grade)

I ordered my school stuff for Madison for the fall *WHOO HOO*

I put my little order with another HS mom so we could get FREE shipping from Rainbow Resource (call and ask for a catalog, it is thicker than the biggest city's phone book!)

I prefer a Christian Curriculum where and when possible.

SCIENCE

Christian Liberty Press; Nature Reader Book 1

Christian Liberty Press; Nature Reader Book 2

as well as another Creation Science book with experiments etc.

MATH

Singapore Math US Edition Workbook 1A

Singapore Math US Edition Workbook 1B

Various other supplemental Math work as needed/desired

LANGUAGE ARTS/PHONICS

First Language Lessons

Explode the Code 3 & 4

A Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading

HANDWRITING

Handwriting skills simplified: Improving Manuscript (level B)

ART

Various Arts/Crafts and using different mediums when possible.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Continuation of Spanish(Primarily) and Sign Language (when possible)

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY

History for Little Pilgrims
Supplemental coloring book for History For Little Pilgrams
BJU (Bob Jones University)Heritage Studies Grade 1
BJU (Bob Jones University) Heritage Studies Student Notebook

Laura Ingalls Wilder and Rose Wilder Lane Historical Time Table

BIBLE
Exploring Gods Word Grade 1

We will be doing AWANA for our Bible curriculum but with most of the curriculum I will be using they will add bible based education in that particular study.

Plus, we will do things like Character Building, Bible Verse Memorization etc

****We will be reading family books for reading out loud which will be the Laura Ingalls series, as well as the Trumpet Swan and some other classics.

We are also members of KEEPERS AT HOME

Keepers at Home

Mothers teaching daughters

Sharing- Loving - Caring

Good friends for life!

Keepers At Home
and
(Keepers Of The Faith)

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• Jul. 27, 2008 - Resolution for 2008-2009 School Year

I will honestly try to come and make my blog a priority to keep updated for family and friends and also talk about what I things I find interesting or new and to share them with you.

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• Apr. 22, 2008 - Polka-Dot Star Flowers (NEW Book by a Homeschool Mom)

POLKA-DOT STAR FLOWERS are the flowers of the heart. They are what make little children dance with happiness in the sunshine. We adults have mostly forgotten that feeling of joyous wonder, of simple abandon. We are afraid to be silly or we have been wounded by life’s trials. It is not too late though. Happiness is peeking at us right around the corner. Barbara is a happily married, home schooling mother of 14 children. She has faced tragedy, yet she has a smile that would light your path on the darkest of nights. Instead of hiding her mistakes and hurts, she freely shares them, knowing that hearing her story will help others as they make their own journey through life. Barbara has learned how to reconnect with true joy. She does not dwell in the past but looks with bright anticipation to the future, and so can you. You can be happy. You can learn to smile and laugh. Be expectant! Miracles are all around you. This book is about how to love, and how to live. It is about joy and wonder. It is about freedom and acceptance, hope and forgiveness. It is about redemption. It is about treating each other with kindness, gentleness, and respect. Life can be a fabulous journey of discovery. Get your dancing shoes on because the sun is out and Polka-dot Star Flowers are beginning to bloom! ..................... The book is my life story wrapped around all the "joy" verses in the New Testament. It will be on sale on several places on the web, and I have copies too- if anyone wants a signed one. I am hoping it is a book that will bring joy back into peoples lives. ........................ Polka-dot Star Flowers by Barbara Smith. It is available on Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Polka-dot-Star-Flowers-Real-People/dp/1419691783/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208899259&sr=1-1

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• Apr. 13, 2008 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Spring Promo

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine The HSB Front Porch is having a contest and you can win a $50 gift certificate just for blogging about The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Spring Promo before midnight April 30, 2008. Subscribe now to The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and receive 25 BONUS gifts valued at over $550! The Winter Promo sold out, don't miss out on the free gifts this time! They are also giving away a $150 gift certificate to the Schoolhouse Store. All print subscribers (new or renewing) between April 3 - 30, 2008 will be automatically entered into a drawing. No purchase neccessary to win. To enter without subscribing, please send a postcard with your name, address, telephone number, and email address to: The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Spring Promo Contest PO BOX 8426 Gray, TN 37615

I just renewed my subscription to TOS (The Old Schoolhouse) Magazine. I simply love it. It is FULL of support, encouragement and articles that will have you reading until your next issue arrives.

There is a BRAND NEW DIGITAL subscription that is an ADDED BONUS free to subscribers of TOS called the TEACHER'S TOOLBOX, it is an exciting monthly supplement to TOS. Each issue focuses on a different topic, giving you encouragement, hands on teaching ideas, book recommendations, field trip suggestions and a bonus download item.

TOS does not cater to just one age group, grade or style of homeschooling it is for EVERYONE.

IT IS THE MAGAZINE FOR HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES.
br>Many of contributing writers are either experts in their field and have written books or curriculum and/or homeschoolers themselves. I don't think my curriculum would be complete without The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. (now with the added bonus of Teacher's Toolbox)

Why not get a subscription and see for yourself.

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• Mar. 23, 2008 - Happy Easter

Here is an update on Madison and our homeschooling journey.
Easter a time of rejoicing and rebirth. We went to see the Southeast Easter Pageant. It was a blessing and we talked about Jesus's death and resurrection in preparation of the drama that Madison was going to see. I wanted her to 'know' what Jesus did for her as well as all of us. To have it planted deep in her heart. I hope you have a blessed Easter.

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• Feb. 14, 2008 - Gosh is it February already?

Here is an update on Madison and our homeschooling journey. This month we will be learning about Abraham Lincoln as he was a Kentuckian who played an important role in the history of the USA. We had planned to attend the festivities in Hodgenville, KY on February 12th which is Lincoln's birthday but due to severe weather all was cancelled. So we are continuing to learn about him, his life and his accomplishments. We are also tying in with this study about slavery which was quite prominent in the south. We have learned about the "Drinking Gorge" and how it played an important factor in helping the slaves find their way to freedom. How too his faith played an important part of his life as well as his character traits of the kind of person he was. This may become a year long study as things arise as Feb.12 2008 was just the kick off of the year long celebration of next year's huge celebration of Lincoln's Bicentennial.(2009) *I am trying to find the time to post more on my blog, but I am also teaching co-op and involved in various other things. Bear with us and drop us a line if you happen to come across our blog. :) Have a Sonshined filled day!

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• Jan. 3, 2008 - Happy New Year!

Here's to a Great 2008! We are off to a great start with homeschooling for the new year. I just ordered a ton of books from our library on Abraham Lincoln. It is his Bicentennial Year and it is full of activities right here in KY. We are going to do a lapbook/unit study on Abraham Lincoln and then go to his birthplace in Hogensville, KY which is about 90 minutes from Louisville on his birthday February 12, 2008. President Bush has been invited to come and speak and there are other speakers as well from Washington and around the country. We hope too to go to Lincoln Boyhood Memorial in Gentryville, IN. which is near Owensboro in southwest Indiana in May to so some of their festivities in honor or Mr. Lincoln. Here are some sites that might interest you: http://www.nps.gov/abli/index.htm http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/education/educate.htm http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/education/fieldtrip.htm http://www.lfpl.org/lincoln/lincoln.htm On the home front Madison is practicing some handwriting, doing Explode the Code A, B and starting Book 1 by the end of January tentatively. We have the Leapfrog, My First Spelling Bee which is a fun filled game to use too. She is almost ready to go up a level in her Bob Books (reading) She has been adding and subtracting for a long time now, but we may work a bit on time and money between now and May. I still do a child led type of homeschooling as she has as strong desire to learn. We do a lot of hands on activities and lots of field trips. We will be returning to Dance on Tues and church on Weds nights where Madison does the AWANA program. I do have to tell you that there is an AWESOME game called Homeschoolopoly and it is FUN! We got it as a family gift for Christmas and played it New Years Eve and I am sad to admit that Madison beat her daddy and I. LOL Here is the link if you want to check it out! http://www.homeschoolopoly.com/

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• Nov. 22, 2007 - November 2007

Well, I suppose I really should blog more... :) Sometimes life has a way of getting very busy. This Fall has been one of those times where I have stretched myself too thin per say. I taught 2 classes at 2 different locations in our Co-Op on Mondays and Thurs and between that and dance on Tues. Church on Weds.. and I work overnight on weekends.. there wasn't a whole lot of time to do much of anything else. Things are slowing down and I am GLAD. During the month of November we have been studying Thanksgiving. We are going to do our first lapbook on A Cranberry Thanksgiving. M is learning by leaps and bounds especially since I last posted anything. Growing like a wild weed just in height. :) She loves Ballet and Tap, field trips and hands on learning. She amazes me everyday. So on this Thanksgiving Day, I am so blessed with a grateful heart that I am privileged to be a homeschooling mom!

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• Mar. 30, 2007 - Praying and Loving These Children from a HS Mom :)

Ladies, This is a wonderful reminder and encouragement and I want to share this with you as it was written on my local homeschool board. May it touch your heart the way it has mine. For His Glory~ ____________________________________________________________ Praying and Loving These Children I want to share with the precious ladies in this group how the Lord has been leading me for the last several weeks. I was having a hard time. My oldest daughter (16) just had a pretty extensive knee surgery, far more than we imagined. Our youngest (2) is going through a lot of behaviour changes and having difficulty sleeping, obeying, responding, etc. My other two children are just fine, but the weeks were very hard and my frustration with my son in particular was growing with each passing day. I would wake up more exhausted when I went to bed because he kept getting up at night. Crying, fussing, wandering the house, whatever. I have been very consistent with the discipline of my children and I was searching and praying or answers, solutions and quick fixes. The Lord had something else in mind for me. One night at 1:30 AM when he was up crying, rather than just sending him back to his bed, I went to his room and just rocked him and held him. As I looked in his sweet little face, I realized that I was putting my desire for a full night of sleep ahead of my precious son. I looked him in the face and told that little baby, "I will stay here and rock you all night if it helps you feel better. I love you more than I love a full night of sleep." I rocked him for over an hour. As I sat and prayed about this child and my own selfish behaviour, I was reminded of another home school family who just lost their own precious son (18) to cancer. I know his mother would gladly give up her nights of sleep for every night if she had the chance to hold her son again. I had to repent to my son and to the Lord. The next day, when I called his name he ran the other way. Instead of being frustrated, I did the right thing. I got up and went to him and reminded him that when I call his name, he was to come to mommy right away. As I did it, I said in my mind, "I love you more than I love sitting in my chair," and I prayed for the Lord to make it so. He did. Today when I was visiting at another mom's house, he ran from me in the opposite direction, and headed around the house. I had to stop my conversation to go fetch and correct him, but the whole way, I could hear the Lord saying: "You love him more than what these other mom's think, more than you love standing here and chatting, and more than having your dream of a perfectly well behaved child. " Throughout my days I have been examining my own heart and all the little annoyances have faded as I look at each one and remind myself that I love the LORD more than I love a perfect house, a perfect car, all the laundry folded, the perfect hot meal on glass dishes on a set table. I can put those things aside temporarily to pursue my savior in prayer and Bible reading. Also, I love these four children more than I love the dream of perfectly behaved children who never interrupt adults, make messes, argue with siblings, or embarrass me from time to time. Praise God, I really do love them more. I know some of you struggle with some of the daily tasks of motherhood and homeschooling. I know children can be frustrating and tiring, but I pray that my struggle will help one of you look at your precious children and husband, and instead of comparing them to your ideal vision, the Lord will give you a heart to say...."I love you more than this." May god richly bless your home school families, Malia

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• Jul. 21, 2006 - July update

Well, where do I start it seems like summer is just flying by. :) We moved the weekend of July 14-15 and we are trying to get settled and unpacked before we start HS again>:) I joke and say it may take me till then to get it all unpacked LOL I don't think so but it made me and you laugh anyway. I have gotten some K books from Abeka for you this year and I am doing a little bit of this and a little bit of that for right now. I am thinking of pretending I am actually having to keep records so I get in the habit of doing so when the time comes. You are now trying to spell and read every word that you come across. It is kinda funny in many ways but so like you in others. :) You have adjusted to the move quite well this past week and you just love your new house. We also have some friends of ours that have decided to homeschool Jennifer and Hannah and we are SO excited for them. Praying too that Jennifer will have the confidence of knowing she can HS successfully. Gotta believe! You are excited too about becoming a AWANA Cubbie this year! You still amaze me with all that you say and do. Your desire to learn is constant and I enjoy my time with you. You are growing as fast as a wild weed! I must note that you met someone of another religion as they were dressed differently than most of the people you see around you.. You admired the color of her dress, The lady was Muslim and when I shared with you that she didn't know Jesus and I told you we needed to pray for her you didn't forget! Everynight when we say our prayers you always say Mommy don't forget to pray for that lady who doesn't know Jesus. You have really touched my heart Madison. You are a blessing to me!

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• Jun. 28, 2006 - Update for June 06'

It's been awhile about a month already and I wanted to update you on what we have been doing. It has been a busy, busy , busy month to say the least. :) We are looking to move as the owners of our home ( we are tenants) need to sell the house so we have been busy looking for a house, being out of the house so the realtor can show it. We are praying for the right house for the right amount of $$ with the right amount of space. All in God's time. We attended Katlyn's dance recital on June 10th and your eyes were glued to the stage as they did a production of Cinderella.:) She is your favorite princess. I signed you up for dance lessons starting in August for 4 wks and then you will begin your monthly classes in September.:) You really love ballet and classical music as well as tap and jazz. You started sleeping in your big girl bed as we had been cosleeping since you were born and had your first sleep over at Gee Gee's house the weekend of Father's Day. You just love it! You go to bed without a problem and stay in there all night, if you get up early you are permitted to come and have some cuddle time before we get up in the morning.:) We went on a tour of the Highview Fire Department and learned about fire safety. We met Fireman Rob and Peanut who showed us a video with Seymour the smoke detector and also taught us not to hide run outside, stay low, stop, drop and roll, to have a plan and a meeting place and to be sure to check our smoke detectors often. Peanut also got into his fireman suit and showed us what he looks like when he is fighting a fire and that he is coming to help us get out and that you shouldn't be afraid even though he may look a bit scary. Madison has begun to take swimming lessons for 6 wks at a local pool with our HS Loop. She is bit afraid but I think it is more of a trust issue as she didn't know the lifeguards... She did end up doing well despite her fussing the entire time about wanting me. At the end of the lesson she thanked the lifeguards and told them she had fun and would see them next week. I love homeschooling you and wouldn't trade it for anything! :) You are growing so fast and learning so much. I pray you keep your love of learning.

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• May. 27, 2006 - Reading more and assessment test

Madison has asked for more books, adding to the list is Cat Ran-words with -an (Ran,Pan,Man,a,to & the) Dot-words with-ot(dot) Zac The Rat (Zac,on, is,had,ants,run,this, fan, nap,jam) Mmm- constant m/m (Mop,Mmm,man,mix, milk) Bat,Bop,Pop! words with-op (bop, hop, pop, top,Sam) I did an assessment test on her the other day for Kindergarten as that was the only one I had. She recognized all of the Upper Case letters, Most of the Lower Case letters. Reproduces letter sounds there are a few she needs to learn. She knew all of her basic shapes (square, rectangle, triangle, diamond and circle, she also knows an octagon shape) She knows all of her basic colors and some others, pink, & gray. She knows her address, and her birthday and most spatial positioning & direction words (above, below, left, right etc) She knows first middle last, first second and third. We need to work on and have plenty of time to do so in areas for reading color words, reading numbers and number words, she can ALMOST count to 20 without missing any, she has to learn the months, days of the week. We are also working on more Pre Primer sight vocabulary words.(words that are in almost every beginner reader) She continues to practice writing her letters, I let her chose which ones. We do all kinds of Arts and Crafts along with life lessons and biblical teachings, and bible verse memory. Since she is still so young not even 3 1/2 for 2 more weeks I don't push. I am following her lead right now. Everything we do for the most part is HANDS ON LEARNING :) that is how she learns best.

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• May. 17, 2006 - Life In The Creek

Homeschooling Madison is one of the greatest joys I have. She began writing her first name in November of 2005 completely by herself at 37 months(almost 3 yrs. old) of age and thus was the beginning of homeschool. Despite the fact that she is young back in September of 2005 she began to have a strong desire to learn more. Something that I knew how to do, but I needed structure in how and what thus leading me to Homeschooling for many more reasons than her strong desire but to make a difference. I have yet to decide on one curriculum as I am still evalutating the many in which to chose from and also learning her strengths and weaknesses. On Tues, May 16 2006 she read her first book at age 41 months (almost 3.5 yrs. old). "CAT" by scholastic. It had 5 simple 3 letter words in as vocabulary words. (Cat, Sat, Hat, Mat & At) Let me just say, that she has a Leap Frog toy that is called Word Whammer and that helps her learn to spell 3 letter words so this was just an extention of doing that and she enjoys it. You should have seen how proud she was of her self after she read that book. I think it helped her to know she could do it. :) We do more so child led HS for the majority of the time as she is so young. But there are some things like I am reading Charolette's Web to her as the movie comes out in the theaters in June 06'. She loves the story and my MIL gave her the video to watch and she has learned so much more. :) It is our first chapter book that I am reading to her. We go an a variety of field trips from seeing shows/musicals such as Pochohantas, Pinocchio, Schoolhouse Rocks, The Tale of Jemimah Puddleduck, The Nutcracker, to going to the Slow Poke Farm and learning how corn comes off the cob to feed the chickens, holding a hen, feeding cattle etc. I make the most out of every experience from cooking to grocery shopping. Of course we are involved in our church and this year she was able to be a part of AWANA in HoneyBee's for Jesus and learned 7 bible verses. :) She has a December birthday so this program is for those who are 2 but turning 3 and then next year she will be a Cubbie, she is very excited about that. I will continue to homeschool year around at this point as there are so many opportunities to learn and grow. :) WE LOVE LADYBUGS!

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About Me

My tidbits as homeschool my daughter and general "Life In The Creek". I have 14 yrs. between my children. My 1st blessing, my adult son Z-4/89. My 2nd blessing, my daughter, M-12/02, I am homeschooling 1st grade this year (2008-2009) and pray that God will grant my hearts desire to continue this journey of homeschooling.