Friday Finds 8

Make Your Own Mixes and Convenience Foods Tissue Paper Window Collage – Not sure I am this brave. Shaving Cream with Props – Can’t wait for it to get warm. 31 Days to a Better Photo – This starts you at the end — go back and find the beginning to read forward. Stepping Together:…

I Said Yes!

If you are wondering what all of the fuss is over a three-letter-word, then start here. “Can I have a braid?” You would think this one would be easy, but then if you know me you know I am not a hair person. Well, I have hair. Enough for me and three other people in…

I Said Yes!

If you are wondering what all of the fuss is over a three-letter-word, then start here. “Mama will you dance with me?” Ah that’s an easy one. I said “yes” and then we waltzed, spun, and boogied to “Whistle While You Work,” “The Hokey Pokey,” and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” School was only postponed about…

GOAL! Part 2

This is a series on my efforts at goal setting for the new year. You can read the first post here. Microsoft stock photo Now that I had a challenging set of goals to work on for the first part of the year, it was time to start drafting a plan of action. First, though,…

GOAL! Part 1

January 1: a time for looking back, looking forward, and making resolutions. My previous track record with New Year’s resolutions was always more elementary gym class than Chariots of Fire. It was my habit to create great resolutions, go gung-ho for a bit, and then about three weeks into the year, I would typically burn…

Weekly Learning Notes Week 18

So last week’s super-productive homeschool week was followed by this week’s barely there. Life just happened, starting with the holiday on Monday and then unexpected (but very welcome) guests two other days this week. Here is what we did. OliviaReading – Progressive Phonics Intermediate Book 1 including her first word search puzzle, Headsprout.comMath – MEP…

Friday Finds 6

My most interesting finds this week: NeoK-12 – Videos and games for K-12 sorted by topic and free. Hat tip Ginny. Enjoy the Moment – Just a reminder The Seduction of Busyness –  How to Have your Way with the Time you Have Strewing Nooks and Strewing Places – Two great looks at strewing. Even…

I Said Yes!

If you are wondering what all of the fuss is over a three-letter-word, then start here. Have you been thinking about saying “yes” this week? Have you noticed that when you are really paying attention, the word “no” is almost a knee-jerk response to many of the things your kids ask? Oh I have. In…

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