This last week, we've went over the story of Abraham in our Bible class. Each day, I follow our lesson plan and read a part of the story of Abraham. When the section of the story is over, my Princess doesn't want it to end. She wants me to read the next day's portion. She really loves the story of Abraham and Sarah. We were both pleased this weekend when they had Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible on TBN. It was the show entitled Sodom and Gomorrah but much of the story was about … [Read more...]
Handprint Tree and Leaves Craft
This time of year life just feels so much more busier. Here in the Long house we just finished our 6th week of homeschooling Kindergarten. We are flying out of Montreal back to the States and I am so excited to be heading home. We have fun traveling, but truly there is no place like home. We are not home long before we head out to Denver, CO. This time we are staying in a one bedroom hotel suite that has an indoor pool, internet, cable TV, and free breakfast each day. We are all excited about … [Read more...]
Montreal, Quebec: Homeschool Recess
Our daily homeschool routine includes fun at the park. We call it homeschool recess. … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Homeschool: Learning Short Vowels
We have completed two weeks of Kindergarten homeschool and we are doing great. These last two weeks we've been working on our short vowels. My daughter has mastered her short vowels sounds and can recognize which vowel is in words. She is loving phonics and the various games and activities we have been playing. Here are short vowel learning ideas we've found helpful. Best of all they are free! Short Vowel I Spy - look around your house and play I Spy with your child using only words that … [Read more...]
First Day of Kindergarten
What Does it Take to Be a Teacher?
Thank you to Participant Media for sponsoring today's post. This is my first official year to be homeschooling. I am a bit overwhelmed this week organizing our Kindergarten curriculum. You should see our office. It is covered in books, flashcards, and lesson plans. Wow! So what does it take to be a teacher? That is such a great question. Have you had an amazing teacher in your life? I can think of a few that really inspired learning in my life. In high school, I had a great English/Drama … [Read more...]
Back to School with Scholastic Videos
Thank you Scholastic for sponsoring today's post. Just in time to get kids back-to-school and prepared for the classroom in the most enjoyable way come two new DVDs from the award-winning and family favorite Scholastic Storybook Treasures line. About Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late This latest installment in the nationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning Mo Willems DVD line from SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES™ features three animated adaptations of stories by the New York Times … [Read more...]
