I've been deep in thought for the last few days. The main question on my mind: The right method of homeschooling for my family. As most of the readers of my blog know, my favorite methods of homeschooling are:UnschoolingCharlotte MasonMontessori Starting as soon as possible immediately, there will be a change in our homeschooling method. I will be focusing more on the Charlotte...
These little snack bags come in so handy, and i really like that they are washable...no plastic baggies to throw away, and therefore, much better for the earth! They are really easy to make, and i will have to do a proper tutorial on it when i get a chance...and some pretty fabric :) We use these for snacks like pretzels, carrot sticks, crackers (any...
This week we'll be focusing on:Letter DNumber 5SquareSight word-MY Bible Verse: Depart from evil, and do good. Psalm 34:14 Break it down: MondayAlpha Buddy D and Number Buddy 5 (dltk-kids.com)Square tracing.Find the shape. (Hunt around the house for squares in different sizes)Read "Hot Dog" Tuesday:Review flash card of sight word (my)Read "Hot Dog" & "Go Away Dog"Letter D painting5 fish in a bowlnumber...
A couple of homeschooling families got together last week for our first field trip! It was so much FUN, and Lei had a blast! Not only that, but it was so amazing to see other families and teenagers! I NEVER knew of any homeschooling teenagers around here. That was really nice :)It also got me thinking. I wonder how many other homeschoolers are out here...
Beans & Rice with Veggie Chunks. Easy Peasy 10 minute dinner! I had the leftover rice from lunch, and opened a can of black beans...2 second black beans and rice! Boiled the veggie chunks in salted water with onion, garlic and a bit of soy sauce. That cooks in about 5 minutes. Put it on a plate and dinner is ready! What are...
There is only so much that can be done with rice and foam letters, and this has to be one of the greatest! i-spy jars are so easy and fun! Just fill a jar with colored rice or sand, and pick a theme! I used a peanut butter jar for this activity, but I have also used empty spice jars, and 16 oz water...
Made by me! It took me almost 3 days to finish it, but it is done & little brother and i are happy :) It was fairly easy once i had gotten all of the pieces cut out and the straps and waist band hemmed. I wasn't following a pattern, so if you do it may be a bit easier. I cut the body at...
I just haven't gotten around to actually posting them yet :) They are all floating around in my head, and i hope i don't forget any of them by the time i do get a chance to post them! Which will be soon, I can tell you that. However, I've got something to post right now! Little brother has been LOVING Laurie Berkner Band...and here...
Yummy, Yummy! Tried this for the first time today, for lunch, and it's a KEEPER! It was so good, and so easy! You definitely have to try it! Chick Pea "Tuna" Salad Ingredients:1 Can of Chickpeas Green bell pepperOnion (i used purple onion) salt to tasteTofu Optional: (Vegan) Mayo(Vegan) Cheese I just threw everything in the blender. When adding everything, i didn't measure, and just went by...
Baby #2 hatched! Another Tropical house gecko, and he/she is so cute :) It amazes me everytime how big they are considering how tiny their shells are! ...
We have started the Montessori pink series, beginning with the short a words...cat, hat, rat, rag, van, ax, yak, etc. We started off with 3 part cards, and now have worked our way into something different. Lei is doing really well with it, and can "spell" each of the words almost right away. I say "spell" because right now we are only focusing on the...
I LOVE this stuff! I mean, i really, really, really, like it! First of all... What is Nutritional Yeast? Well, before I was vegan I had no idea what nutritional yeast was and now I LOVE it. Nurtritional yeast a deactivated yeast -- meaning unlike regular yeast it doesn't make things rise so please, don't use it in baking. Nutritional yeast is high in protein and most...
What do you do with those little bits and pieces of crayons that are too small to color with? Or are all broken up at the bottom of the crayon box? Make crayon circles, of course!It is so easy, and a great project to work on with the kids :) We had a few crayons, that were not really being used since we bought a...
I made these big felt numbers for Lei and Little Brother so that they can work on number recognition, and when the time comes, addition. It took me about 2 days to make them, but i was starting and stopping, refilling sippy cups, reading stories, nursing,potty....you get it ;) Get a few colors of felt. I used the single felt squares from the...
Sticking with a Montessori theme, Lei & I found this at the $2 store. The blocks were $2 & the sticks were $2, so $4...not too bad!On the sticks i wrote the numbers 1-0. The objective of this lesson is to match the amount of blocks to the number on the stick. I'm going to go back on Monday and get another package...
