Special Words for Special Needs ~ Home Ec and My Big Projects Week
10:29 AM, Nov. 13, 2009
This week we are talking about Home Ec around the Porch. I am excited that I have a ton of pics this week to share. We just got done with our big project week.
I homeschool all year around. For us it allows lee way for doctor appointments, longer holiday seasons, and in general it keep the information flowing so there is no summer brain drain. I like to stop every 6 weeks and have an off week. That didn't work very well for my most autistic child. She didn't understand the week off and it became very agitating for her. I needed to weigh her anxiety and the problems it caused with giving the kids their well deserved week off. So big project week was born.
During big project week we focus on things like sewing projects, large art projects, service projects,any thing that doesn't comfortably fit into a normal homeschooling day. We still get work done and yet there is plenty of time to relax.
This pile gets cut, pinned, sewn, and pressed together.
Out comes a happy Laura Ingalls Wilder fan! We also made one other dress.
I hope you take the time to sew with your children. Teach basic skills like button sewing, hemming, and basic tear fixes. Accidents happen and your children will be so much better off having a knowledge of sewing to fix wardrobe accidents. Well wishes on your journey into Home Ec. God bless!
Heather lives in West Virginia. She and her husband have been homeschooling their 5 children for 8 years. Due to a genetic disorder their children have multiple special needs. Living life to the fullest for the glory of God is their goal! Visit Heather's page at www.homeschoolblogger.com/gfcfmomofmany/ or at Special Needs Homeschooling.
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