Buddhist Homeschooling

Sep. 28, 2006

Seahorses

Since the zoo trip, we decided to shift our curriculum by studying more animals. This week, we're studying seahorses. Daughter thinks it's funny that the male seahorses are actually the ones that 'get pregnant.' We picked up several fiction and non-fiction books about seahorses. She also grabbed a non fiction book called "Dolphin Talk." That one was awesome! She learned about echolocation, and the function of the dolphin's melon. It was fun to learn exactly how dolphins make sounds - I'm learning, too!

Tomorrow, we have plans to see an old high school friend of mine. (I'll call him D) He's got 2 1/2 year old twins, a boy and girl. He and I lost touch after high school - like most do - not to mention he was a year ahead of me. We used to eat lunch togther. I remember him being fairly funny, and a pretty nice guy. It's ironic that we both lived in a pretty ritzy end of town when we were in HS, and now we're both in the same area of the city. We have about 12 years of catching up to do, if memory serves me. It should be fun, especially with letting the kiddies run around the park. We can always use more family friends.

I obtained 'the list' of the words that area kindergardeners are supposed to know before moving on. I was surprised at how many Daughter actually knew. I've been teaching more phonics, than that other crap that passes as learning to read and write in PS. So she mis-read a few of them, mostly messing up with the short and long vowel sounds still, but at least she could plod through all of them without much help. I was so impressed at how effective the simple act of reading to your children actually increases their ability to learn to read at younger ages. I tell you, I'm blown away by her ability to learn! I'm also sad that most parents don't bother to read to their children. It's such great bonding time, and is so fun!

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Sep. 28, 2006 - Reading

Posted by BarbaraFrank

I never get tired of reading to my kids. My youngest is 13, but since he has delays due to Down syndrome, he still loves having me read to him. He also still loves to sit on my lap when I read to him, but he's getting so big that my legs go numb, lol.

Glad to hear you are enjoying this time.....it goes so fast!

Barb

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Oct. 1, 2006 - Thanks for your visit!

Posted by ChocolateCatt

My mom used to read to us kids all the time. That must be why I love to read so much. She instilled in me a love of books very early and now I can't get enough of them. When I'm married with kids, I'll definitely read to them.

God Bless,

Catt

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Oct. 5, 2006 - Hello there!

Posted by cryskey

I'm just being a little nosey this morning, I was wondering if you ever heard back from the Dr. Phil show??? Michelle www.homeschoolblogger.com/eyecorn had a post about it this morning. Apparently they have responded to her email. How about you? : )

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