May. 16, 2008 - My week
This month has been the month of things ending. This week is underscored with ending. I am just going through the highlights of the week:
SUNDAY:
We lost, but they played a great game!
WEDNESDAY:
AWANA ends. It was our closing night at the AWANA club. We had such a nice time playing games, etc. My older son received the Excellence Award. I was shocked, but it was a nice surprise.
THURSDAY:
Music concert. My sons played the Spring Concert for the Music Program. They played the violin. It was Jesus loves me that touched me.
FRIDAY:
We have our year end wrap up of the Lego Club with a Lego Fair.
Two nights in a row staying out late, my crazy mother's day with a soccer game, and Prince Caspian opens this week, I don't think that we will make it to the theatres this weekend. I will have to wait until next week after IOWA tests are done. Pray for me and my family.
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May. 16, 2008 - I don't have it...
I look at so many blogs that have great pictures and great lesson plans and great books, etc. I have none of that stuff. I am not great with graphics. So, I have no terrific way of showing my schedule. I wish that I knew how, but it really is hard for me to school them, do housework, and keep up a blog. So, I humble apologize that sometimes my posts have been strong. Sometimes during my journey in homeschooling, I have been offended by what other mothers have said to me or have done. I realize that I have to just overcome this, but it is not easy for me because I react so hard to the hurt.
All that I can say is when you read my blog. Grab cup of coffee or herbal tea. Sit down and relax. This blog is my journey in homeschooling. I will try to reserve my opinion about what other mom do to myself. I realize that homeschooling is hard. I don't have to criticize others for what they choose. I tend to do this when I am hurt. I just want a fun blog. I have no great wisdom. I am not terrific teacher. I am simply a mom who was called to do an incredibly difficult task. Yet, I am honor that the Lord chose me: to teach these wonderful boys. I hope and pray that all who read this blog will come away inspired.
Blessings to all who read on the homeschool journey! It is a journey or a ride. Whatever...
May. 13, 2008 - A Blog Carnival
There is a blog carnival at Harmony Art Mom: Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival Yosemite Edition. You have got to see her beautiful pictures. She did a lovely job. Blessing to you Barbara and all your hard work.
Go on over to Harmony Art Mom and see.
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May. 12, 2008 - The Birds DVD that I have been watching
I have mentioned in the past that I am cheating on my birds nature study by watching stories about birds on DVD. I am watching an old Discovery Channel DVD called the Life of Birds. We learned how birds fly and what their feathers are made of. We learned how meateaters hunt and bug pickers catch. I feel badly because I am not always outside watching birds, but I discovered that I am wrong.
The other day, I was driving along the highway and a bird was flying very low. My younger son called out, "look at that bird how he stretched out his wings after flapping." He said, "he must have just taken off and is just starting to fy." I asked him if he remembered that from the DVD. He said, "yes, and look at the size of those wings." Well, I am shocked that he is even paying attention. Whenever,there are birds in the backyard, he is observing them. He has taken an interest in their movement. He even found a bird's feather. It is very dark and about eight inches long.
Who knows what I started just from watching a DVD on the life of birds?
Thank you for letting me share.
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May. 9, 2008 - Here is my tentative 5th grader's schedule:
I cannot think about third grade yet. My younger son is giving me a run for the money. I will post his schedule after I figure out certain things.
Math: Singapore 5A/5B
Reading: Ambleside Online Literature, Shakespeare, and Plutarch. I will follow Ambleside Online's schedule
Science: Science Sleuth, I am teaching science through literature. Here is my latest experiment in trying something different.
Writing: Writing Tales II I will continue it because my son enjoyed this program throughly.
History: This is another situation where my son dictated the course of my selections. He absolutely loves Story of the World. So, we are repeating the 4 year cycle instead of Ambleside's recommended 6 year cyle. Story of the World Volumen I for 5th grade
Latin: Latina Christiana II I heard that this program gets tougher because there is more grammar. I will see if I should divide this into two years or stick to one year. I am wondering with Writing Tales II and Latina Christiana II if it will be stretching him. He said though that he wants the challenge.
Logic: Building Thinking Skills Book 2 part 2 and Mindbenders B1
Poetry: Ambleside Online suggestions
Art: AmblesideOnline suggestions
Nature study: great outdoors and books from the library
Music: Music program through our local support group which consists of Suzuki violin lessons and choir. Then we have private piano lessons.
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