March 2, 2012
by Allison
Comments Off on Quick Victories in Homeschooling
We have been struggling with productivity during our day recently, so today I reintroduced a classic- the kitchen timer. We always complete our work a la carte with a checklist on the dry erase board for each child, but subjects … Continue reading
February 10, 2012
by Allison
Comments Off on Homeschool Spanish – Little Red Riding Hood Practice Videos
Below are the four pages of our Little Red Riding Hood Script read aloud by the instructor.
January 24, 2012
by Allison
Comments Off on Homeschool YMCA Spanish Vocabulary 1/20/12
This week’s vocabulary video is above. Go to http://www.speakspanishnow.net for more lessons or http://www.speakspanishnow.net/RedRidingHood for Little Red Riding Hood play practice.
January 23, 2012
by Allison
Comments Off on Created for Work, Inspiring Responsibility
As soon as I woke up this morning I was greeted by my son Jed, who was excited to show me a surprise. He guided me to the kitchen to show me he had set out cereal for breakfast, pulled … Continue reading
November 8, 2011
by Allison
Comments Off on Video of asteroid YU55 on Nov 8th
It is just too cloudy in Houston tonight to see the asteroid pass by so we watched it from an 8″ telescope in Florida HERE.
September 2, 2011
by Allison
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There is no adult purchase required for the free kids meals, but adult meals are very reasonably priced. There are healthy options for the kids too, including milk or juice, mixed veggies, and meatballs or chicken. My four kids ate … Continue reading
August 19, 2011
by Allison
Comments Off on Waiting for Superman… worth viewing
A few days ago we rented Waiting for Superman from Redbox, and I was captivated by the inside look at schools. As a parent I found it valuable to see opportunities to help my children succeed within or without public … Continue reading
July 31, 2011
by Allison
Comments Off on Reader Rabbit Software for kids
Our kids have loved Reader Rabbit since they were two. The Baby and Toddler program is engaging and educational and each year the programs get better. What I particularly like is that they keep the balance between education and game … Continue reading
July 27, 2011
by Allison
Comments Off on Katy Youth Soccer Club- Sign up by July 31st.
If you are looking for a fun soccer program for the kids this fall there is still time to register with Katy Youth Soccer Club. The program is well run. For my 4 year old, there was just one practice a … Continue reading
July 26, 2011
by Allison
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Have fun learning the letters and sounds. Before starting any reading curriculum I recommend Leap Frog’s Letter Factory to help kids learn their letters and sounds (Our kids have learned their letter as young as two years old using these). … Continue reading
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