Dec. 28, 2008
About Writing
Perhaps my writing hangups will be cured in this book: (links to CBD)
I'm just beginning to read it; I'll be back with my comments.
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Nurturing the Write Relationship: Developing a Family Writing Lifestyle and Traditions By Mary Ann Froehlich & Robin Sampson / Stl Distribution |
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This issue of The Old Schoolhouse magazine is packed!
If you're a new blogger, you will benefit from the articles on blogs that explain what a blog is, how to blog, what you should say - if you want to be taken seriously - lots of great advice and information, and also an overview of some of the bloggers in this community (and a couple of others!)
Not only do they offer blogging help, there are several articles on writing, so, if you need help in that area, these are very very helpful, as well as helping your children in the area of writing. Actually, I think they were directed at teaching writing, but, I'm sure they will help the parents too!
I enjoyed Jenefer Igarashi's article Givers, Takers, and Gakers. She brought up issues that we should all not only think about, but discuss with our family and friends, and seek the Lord's leading on these kinds of issues. (Hey, Jude Three - there just might be a few Contender ideas from this article!)
There are many articles on individual homeschool families - from heartbreaking ones to encouraging ones; it's good to hear these stories, and to gain some insight on others' perspectives - what some others go through that maybe some of us don't consider, and take for granted our own 'easier' lives. The encouraging stories for me are the stories of the homeschool graduates, and how they are succeeding, along with a few 'how to's' from themselves, and their parents.
I suppose you could get alot of that from the blogs, but, some of us don't have laptops to carry around with us! This would be a great issue to carry around on your outings, and still be able to take some homeschool community with you!
Mar. 18, 2006
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine - Winter 2006
This issue of The Old Schoolhouse magazine is packed!
If you're a new blogger, you will benefit from the articles on blogs that explain what a blog is, how to blog, what you should say - if you want to be taken seriously - lots of great advice and information, and also an overview of some of the bloggers in this community (and a couple of others!)
Not only do they offer blogging help, there are several articles on writing, so, if you need help in that area, these are very very helpful, as well as helping your children in the area of writing. Actually, I think they were directed at teaching writing, but, I'm sure they will help the parents too!
I enjoyed Jenefer Igarashi's article Givers, Takers, and Gakers. She brought up issues that we should all not only think about, but discuss with our family and friends, and seek the Lord's leading on these kinds of issues. (Hey, Jude Three - there just might be a few Contender ideas from this article!)
There are many articles on individual homeschool families - from heartbreaking ones to encouraging ones; it's good to hear these stories, and to gain some insight on others' perspectives - what some others go through that maybe some of us don't consider, and take for granted our own 'easier' lives. The encouraging stories for me are the stories of the homeschool graduates, and how they are succeeding, along with a few 'how to's' from themselves, and their parents.
I suppose you could get alot of that from the blogs, but, some of us don't have laptops to carry around with us! This would be a great issue to carry around on your outings, and still be able to take some homeschool community with you!
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My daughter is hard to motivate. She's 10 years old, and anything that resembles learning seems to drive her away. Getting her to 'do school' is like plowing ground that has never been broken. (Okay, I think you get the point by now!) I thought that maybe lapbooking/notebooking projects could be interesting to her, as we've never done this kind of thing before; we've been doing workbooks and text books.
I went to a lapbook workshop in December (just for moms) and we were shown examples of lapbooks, how to do different folds and how to put them together. The next day I shared this information with my kids, and they seemed to like the idea, but never really got going on anything. Getting them to do research on the topics they chose was not easy. We had books with all the information that they needed, but they practically wanted me to do it for them. So, we never got any lapbooking completed.
Then I was introduced to Hands of a Child, and got a copy of their Middle Ages project pack, in ebook form.
This has been great! The main research has already been done, bibliography included - with links! This was most helpful to me, as it does take time to find good resources. Another great thing is that it's laid out in such a way that I could do it with them, or they could go ahead and wing it on their own!
It starts with answers to frequently asked questions, which includes a list of supplies needed. This unit has 23 activities, with simple instructions given for each activity, complete with folding instructions and reproducibles with graphics. There is enough in these pages alone to produce a packed lapbook, but they have also provided links to sites that provide additional activities that you may want to do as well.
Now, about the 'stubborn mule', she enjoyed me reading to her about the Middle Ages (which surprised me), and was indeed stubborn about doing the projects. I had her write her own review as well, here it is:
"I like the lapbook thing. It's fun to learn about stuff you've never knew before. It's hard to gather information and write it all down. But once you finish it, you're glad that you did it. People are gonna learn from it, so it's like you wrote your own book. It's kinda fun to cut out and fold stuff. And this program requires it. (Good news for the people who like to make paper airplanes). It's better for the reader to have fun and enjoy learning (reading out of a lapbook), than reading out of some boring book. I'd give it an A+."
I don't think that we would have gotten any lapbooking done without such help as is given from these units. In this household, we need step by step instruction. They put alot of work into helping families like mine, I think that the prices of the packs are well worth it.
Feb. 24, 2006
In The Hands of A Child - Custom Created Project Packs
My daughter is hard to motivate. She's 10 years old, and anything that resembles learning seems to drive her away. Getting her to 'do school' is like plowing ground that has never been broken. (Okay, I think you get the point by now!) I thought that maybe lapbooking/notebooking projects could be interesting to her, as we've never done this kind of thing before; we've been doing workbooks and text books.
I went to a lapbook workshop in December (just for moms) and we were shown examples of lapbooks, how to do different folds and how to put them together. The next day I shared this information with my kids, and they seemed to like the idea, but never really got going on anything. Getting them to do research on the topics they chose was not easy. We had books with all the information that they needed, but they practically wanted me to do it for them. So, we never got any lapbooking completed.
Then I was introduced to Hands of a Child, and got a copy of their Middle Ages project pack, in ebook form.
This has been great! The main research has already been done, bibliography included - with links! This was most helpful to me, as it does take time to find good resources. Another great thing is that it's laid out in such a way that I could do it with them, or they could go ahead and wing it on their own!
It starts with answers to frequently asked questions, which includes a list of supplies needed. This unit has 23 activities, with simple instructions given for each activity, complete with folding instructions and reproducibles with graphics. There is enough in these pages alone to produce a packed lapbook, but they have also provided links to sites that provide additional activities that you may want to do as well.
Now, about the 'stubborn mule', she enjoyed me reading to her about the Middle Ages (which surprised me), and was indeed stubborn about doing the projects. I had her write her own review as well, here it is:
"I like the lapbook thing. It's fun to learn about stuff you've never knew before. It's hard to gather information and write it all down. But once you finish it, you're glad that you did it. People are gonna learn from it, so it's like you wrote your own book. It's kinda fun to cut out and fold stuff. And this program requires it. (Good news for the people who like to make paper airplanes). It's better for the reader to have fun and enjoy learning (reading out of a lapbook), than reading out of some boring book. I'd give it an A+."
I don't think that we would have gotten any lapbooking done without such help as is given from these units. In this household, we need step by step instruction. They put alot of work into helping families like mine, I think that the prices of the packs are well worth it.
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This is definitely a good starter e-book for beginners, and also for those of us who are rethinking our approach. It covers the main starting points, and lots of practical advice without being too lengthy or confusing.
Using the viewpoints of several authors, each with different living situations, different struggles, and different styles, this book covers so many issues in such an easy read. (Just the help a newby needs!)
Most of the authors provide links for further research on their topics. There is so much information out there - we should never worry about 'getting it wrong'!
I was especially helped by being reminded that I'm not the only one with certain kinds of struggles. Marsha Drews' lesson really hit home with me!
I strongly recommend this e-book, it covers all the bases - very convenient and practical to use.
Dec. 2, 2005
Secrets of Successful Homeschooling: You Have What it Takes to Homeschool!
This is definitely a good starter e-book for beginners, and also for those of us who are rethinking our approach. It covers the main starting points, and lots of practical advice without being too lengthy or confusing.
Using the viewpoints of several authors, each with different living situations, different struggles, and different styles, this book covers so many issues in such an easy read. (Just the help a newby needs!)
Most of the authors provide links for further research on their topics. There is so much information out there - we should never worry about 'getting it wrong'!
I was especially helped by being reminded that I'm not the only one with certain kinds of struggles. Marsha Drews' lesson really hit home with me!
I strongly recommend this e-book, it covers all the bases - very convenient and practical to use.