I have finally decided that we are going to do the workboxes that are discussed in Sue Patrick's book on Workboxes. You can check out more information here: Workbox Systems Basically what you do is to set up a set of boxes with the day's tasks in them. Then as the child works through the boxes they know that when they go through and get to the last box, they are done. Now Sue says that the "shoebox" style and rack is the ONLY way to go. She is very adament that the child must see that they are getting somewhere with their work and that her plan is the only way to work it. LOL, I have never been one to always follow when someone says--YOU HAVE TO DO IT MY WAY OR NO WAY. I have to prove them wrong. Or at least try my hardest to look like an idget bad enough for them to say TOLD YA!
Actually I just won't have the room for 4 sets of the shoeboxes and racks. So I have had to come up with an alternative. And these are what I have chosen. They are fun, full of color and about 1/2 the size of the racks. Plus they have wheels and I can move them whenever I want, where ever I want!! 
And the best part, they are on sale right now through amazon!! They normally sell for $69.95, but they are on sale for $41.97! That's a savings of almost $30! EACH! Here is a link to them if anyone is interested:
Rolling 10-Drawer Carts
I am not sure for how long but as of 12:00 am on the 18th of September, they are listed at that price.
My plan is to use them just like the workboxes, but I will have the numbers velcroed on and the girls will remove them when they are finished with each task. So they will still get the visual "i'm getting this done--WHoo HOO" feeling!
Anyways, I don't have them yet as they are set to be delivered next Friday. And we won't be putting them up until we get moved in--which hopefully will be around then--ok shortly after that anyways. So it will be a while yet before I can "report back" on how well it's working. But I can say that the last couple of weeks we have been working on getting the girls more and more independent. And I must say that except for the fact that my 10 year old seems to think I'm piling more and more work on her, she IS getting better at it. And my 12 year old is just loving having the control. (well we did get her a net book for school work with a DVD reader. And she thinks she's hot stuff now! But it helps so much to have her on her own!!)
So I'm off to dream land,
T8ermomma
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Sep. 8, 2009 New Yahoo group is up
Ok, the new group has been recreated, DH decided he had to do something first! :)
So I have really quickly run through and recreated a new yahoo group. I have sent invites to all those that were already signed up. if I missed anyone don't worry--the join button (now on the right side of my blog) will now take you to the NEW group.
Off to the city for a bit of shopping (dd9 has a birthday on Friday!)
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Sep. 8, 2009 College of Homemaking--Yahoo group???
Ok, we have had a HIC-CUP with the yahoo group. Namely it just disappeared!! I can't find it- it says it doesn't exist. BUT recreating it--it says it's already being used (the Name that Is!) SO . . . . I'm working on a solution--which will probably just having to recreate a group under a different name. for those of you that had signed up--I think I have all of your addys and I will recreate a group a bit later today (I am heading out of town for a couple of hours) and I will send you new invites.
If you have already downloaded the new file (from the group) you can still start today. I have NOT updated the files on here and can't just this minute as I really am getting ready to walk out the door (DH is tapping his toes!!) So if you have the file then Please pick one item to work on and respond to this entry by making a comment below. If not, you can look at the original download and pick on of those. I will update the download later today as well so you can get the links I provided in the new download and get the new items that have been added (Thanks Mia and Friends for the wonderful ideas!!)
I have no clue what happened to the group. LOL I promise I didn't delete it. Now I can't say the same if one of my kiddos was tapping around on the laptop . . . but I doubt it!! |
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In order to facilitate our Co-op for the College of Homemaking, I needed to find a way to make a group atmosphere so that we can chat, share, and gain tips and advice. So I have created a yahoo group (at least for now) so that we can enjoy working together on this.
Please click the link above, if you are on my home page, or click here: Shiver Academy Yahoo Group in order to join the group. once you have been approved, you will be given the option of creating an album. This is highly suggested. Otherwise, how can we work together if we don't share what we do? It is NOT a requirement however. if you don't have the ability to upload pictures, then obviously this wouldn't be an option for you. It's not a big deal if you can't, please don't "not join" because of this suggestion!!!
This group is not JUST for the co-op of sorts. It's for anyone wishing to chat about homeschooling, or homemaking! ;) If you would like to share input on the book of virtues study, on workboxes, lapbooking, notebooking, etc. please join us! Also, I am thinking of having a book discussion later this school year (after we have moved in and the dust starts settling!) so if you would like to join in that, please do!
Keep in mind I created the group tonight, so the promised files are still being moved over!! :) Please be patient while I move things! You CAN add files you think other's would find useful, please be sure you have permission to add them however! |
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Sep. 1, 2009 We are in Idaho . . .
Ok we are in Idaho, but we are sort of in a transitional phase! LOL, we are trying to find a job and a home all at once and it's a bit more involved than we thought it would be. But prospects are looking up!
I am back on line for a bit and hopefully any further interruptions should be short and sweet! I HOPE!
We have started back up with school. I'll post what we are doing and how. LOL, and my funny short cuts for working in a small itty bity space that I have right now since I'm at my mom's for a bit while she is off to Alaska for a cruise! Lets just say her dining room is more birds than table space!!!
I am so thankful to all the wonderful emails and posts that I have received the last couple of weeks. You are all so wonderful. It was very nice to be missed! I promise to be back in action this week! :)
As for the college of Homemaking Co-op of sorts. . . That will begin the day after Labor Day. I will have new downloads ready by then!! It may involve joining a yahoo group for chatting about different tasks, but I haven't decided on that just yet. Opinions??
Chat with you all later!
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