Homeschooling From the Heart - Fall in Florida and More

Oct. 17, 2006

Fall in Florida and More

I think fall is finally here in SW Florida. It is still in the 80s, but there is a breeze and we've had little or no rain for over a week. Yes, THIS is fall in Florida :-) It always cracks me up that the stores start stocking sweaters and coats in September - we won't need sweaters until December or January. Also, all the patio furniture goes on clearance. I find this especially interesting, since we don't even use our patio (or Lanai as it is called in FL) until mid-October. It is too hot during the summer. During the most pleasant months of the year here, you will have a hard time finding outdoor furniture at department stores. Weird, huh?

We're back to our routine after vacation and my son's foot surgery. He's still hopping around (no weight bearing yet), but that hasn't slowed him down much. Today we'll be building a model of an atom as part of our study in Christian Kids Explore Chemistry. We are really enjoying this science program! Last week I got my hands on the newest book in this series - Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space. I believe this is the BEST one yet. It has great hands-on projects and the text engaging. Since we are moving fairly quickly through Chemistry, I'm hoping to at least get started on Earth & Space sometime in the early spring.

I've been working on some new reviews, too. I'll try to give you a preview here as they are ready to publish

Cindy

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Oct. 20, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Galatians69

Florida weather sounds a lot like Arizona weather!! In the Summers we hide in the house to stay away from the heat but come Fall, Winter and Spring ... it is time to be outdoors! We have the same thing happen here in the stores with coats and patio furniture. lol

~ Rachelle

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Oct. 31, 2006 - fall in florida

Posted by Anonymous

Yes, it is quite 'annoying' to see all of the winter clothes in stores when we don't need to wear any 90% of the year! Plus, when your daughter desperately needs a pair of shorts and every store has moved them out for the warm stuff. Last week (Tuesday, I think) I could "smell" the cooler weather in the house!! It was so exciting! I threw all of the windows open and woke up the kids, who were just as excited. We went to Dunkin Donuts for breakfast and then drove to a pumpkin patch at a church nearby to pick out a pumpkin. It was so much fun but wouldn't have been if it had been 80 degrees. Many people come here for the sun and warm weather but I can't wait to go to Georgia for Christmas. Then we will drive until we find snow...

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Truly, a mother's heart IS her child's classroom! On this wonderful journey called homeschooling, it is always nice to have someone to encourage your heart and provide solid practical tips to equip you for the awesome task of educating your children for the Glory of God! I look forward to sharing product reviews, talking about learning styles, and looking at ways to minister to the hearts AND minds of our children!