This week’s AAR, I am going to do a little differently. Suffice it to say that we are behind in ALL subjects; however, we did have a good week – – and we did complete one thing (in its entirety).
Monday
History – Read Chapter 3: “The Romans Come Again” from An Island Story.
History – Christopher [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Southpaugh AAR for the week ending January 18, 2008
Posted in Photos, Weekly AAR, tagged Boo, Geography, History, Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Language Arts, Literature, Photos, Resources, Science, Weekly AAR on January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
FREE Science Website…..
Posted in FREE STUFF, Resources, Science, tagged FREE STUFF, Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Resources, Science on January 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
On one of my last posts, I had a comment from someone at Science with Me. I figured I could put a plug in for them, too. So, go check ‘em out.
Weekly Meme
Posted in Ideas, Meme, Resources, Schedule, tagged Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Ideas, Meme, Resources, Schedule on January 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Heart of the Matter weekly Meme
This Week: Tips and Tricks
I thought I would do a “Top 5” list of tips with the reason we choose to use them.
Number 5: Have occasional “Review Days.” This tip actually presented itself yesterday. This week has been an absolute nightmare for homeschooling, so little got done. I seriously [...]
My Beautiful Girls….
Posted in Boo, Family Life, Photos, Sassy Sissy, tagged Homeschool, Homeschooling, Photos on January 16, 2008 | 2 Comments »
My Girls…..
Boo (Left) and
Sassy Sissy (Right)
FREE Documentaries
Posted in FREE STUFF, Ideas, News, Politics, Resources, Video, tagged FREE STUFF, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Ideas, News, Politics, Resources, Video on January 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
My on-line homeschool buddie, Christine, blogged about this fantabulous site that allows you to download and watch FREE documentaries. ENJOY!!
DOWNLOAD FREE DOCUMENTARIES
Southpaugh ‘AAR’ for the week ending January 11, 2008
Posted in Boo, Ideas, Photos, Resources, Weekly AAR, tagged Boo, Geography, History, Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Language Arts, Literature, Photos, Resources, Science, Weekly AAR on January 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Boo loves the idea of only having four days of school – – does that mean the SAME four days? Well, for me it did – – until Monday. I had oral surgery on Monday, in a city about an hour and a half away. The last time I was there (to remove stitches), school [...]
A Day in the Life of a Homeschooler Meme
Posted in Ideas, Meme, Schedule, tagged Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Ideas, Meme on January 11, 2008 | 6 Comments »
The Heart of the Matter has started a weekly Meme, with different topics, each week.
This weeks topic is: “A Day in the Life of a Homeschooler.”
This is the first time homeschooling my youngest daughter – – I had homeschooled my oldest daughter. I am noticing how similar our days run, as it is currently [...]
FREE Resources (for another Homeschooler)
Posted in Book Swap, Curriculum, FREE STUFF, Geography, History, Ideas, Language Arts, Lap Book, Literature, Music, Resources, Science, tagged Book Swap, Curriculum, FREE STUFF, Geography, History, Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Ideas, Language Arts, Lap Book, Literature, Music, Resources, Science on January 10, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I tried to leave two comments on this site; however, I think the spam blocker, blocked them because of all the sites I listed. So, I will leave this up for a while – – hope it helps someone!! : )
Although the resources would be considered free, in all actuality, you do have to pay [...]
Meanest Mom on The Planet…..
Posted in Ideas, News, Politics, tagged Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Ideas, News, Politics on January 9, 2008 | 2 Comments »
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jane Hambleton has dubbed herself the “meanest mom on the planet.”
After finding alcohol in her son’s car, she decided to sell the car and share her 19-year-old’s misdeed with everyone — by placing an ad in the local newspaper.
The ad reads: “OLDS 1999 Intrigue. Totally uncool parents who obviously don’t [...]
Homeschool Must Have….
Posted in Book Swap, Ideas, tagged Book Swap, Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Ideas, Resources on January 7, 2008 | 1 Comment »
CelticMuse asked: What are my homeschool must have’s?
Can I state the obvious: love, patience, a real zest for learning and did I mention patience?
Otherwise, here are my “must haves:”
Access to a computer and printer. I have had times where I was without (when I was homeschooling my oldest – – luckily, I had a computer, [...]
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- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Part One December 14, 2009An audio drama. King Arthur's noblest knight, Sir Gawain, goes on a quest which tests is honour as much as his valour. A Storynory Special, adapted for the Medieval text.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- The Christmas Cherry Tree December 7, 2009A medieval story for Christmas about a medieval knight who was so generous at Christmas that he gave away almost everything he had. A miracle of a cherries out of season restored his wealth.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- Christmas in Space December 1, 2009The "Wicked Uncle" Jeff arranges for his relatives to spend Christmas in space. His generosity gives an ordinary family from London a chance to feel the marvel of creation and life at Christmas time.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- Tyger Tyger Burning Bright November 24, 2009Download the audio (right click, save as) ( Of course, in modern English, “The Tyger” would be “The Tiger”.) We present three “songs” by the poet and artist, and Londoner, William Blake (1757-1827). His Songs of Innocence and Experience were intended to be sung, but the melodies are now lost. Many [...]bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor November 15, 2009An Ancient Egyptian tale about a shipwrecked sailor who is washed up on a desert island and meets a giant serpent. One of the oldest stories ever written down, it is really several stories within a story.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- The Luck of the Wicked Uncle November 8, 2009Do you believe in luck? - the mum in this story does - and her stars say she's going to have a terrible weekend. Uncle Jeff (who is not really wicked) believes we make our own luck, and comes to the rescue.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- Samson and Delilah November 1, 2009The epic and tragic story of the man who combines the strength of a lion with the sweetness of honey. And of course of Delilah who is his downfall.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- The Watermelon Prince October 26, 2009A story from Vietnam that tells how the delicious fruit, the watermelon, came to Vietnam. A king adopts a boy who grows up into a wise prince. His bother plots against him and he is banished to an island where he discovers a sumptuous new fruit.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- Life is a Circus October 17, 2009A single song by the chiX our fictional girl band. This is the chiX first "Single" and their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest - Save it on your iPod - send it to all your friends !bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- Gladys and the Eurovision Song Contest October 17, 2009the chiX reach the Eurovision song contest : includes their song "Life is A Circus" - the climax of our story about a fictional girl band and their brainy younger sister, Gladys.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
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- Judy Blume: Iggie's House June 26, 2009Author:Judy Blume Title:Iggie's House Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Yearling Date Published:1986-10-01 Pages:128 Published in:English ASIN:0440440629jhcckkm
- Winifred Morris: With Magical Horses to Ride June 26, 2009Author:Winifred Morris Title:With Magical Horses to Ride Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Atheneum Books Date Published:1985-04 Pages:152 Published in:English ASIN:0689311087jhcckkm
- Mindy Schanback: Does Third Grade Last Forever? (Making the Grade Series) June 26, 2009Author:Mindy Schanback Title:Does Third Grade Last Forever? (Making the Grade Series) Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Troll Communications Date Published:1997-03-24 Pages:92 Published in:English ASIN:081671701Xjhcckkm
- Brenda Scott Wilkinson: Definitely Cool June 26, 2009Author:Brenda Scott Wilkinson Title:Definitely Cool Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Scholastic Date Published:1995-10 Published in:English ASIN:0590438425jhcckkm
- : The Twenty-Four-Hour Lipstick Mystery June 26, 2009Author: Title:The Twenty-Four-Hour Lipstick Mystery Date Added:2009/06/26 Date Published:1000 Published in:English ASIN:0440803470jhcckkm
- Charlotte Herman: Millie Cooper, 3B June 26, 2009Author:Charlotte Herman Title:Millie Cooper, 3B Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Puffin Date Published:1986-08-05 Pages:73 Published in:English ASIN:0140320725jhcckkm
- Patricia Cornwell: Hornet's Nest June 26, 2009Author:Patricia Cornwell Title:Hornet's Nest Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Putnam Adult Date Published:1997-01-13 Pages:377 Published in:English ASIN:0399142282jhcckkm
- Kathy Ross: Crafts for Kwanzaa (Holiday crafts for kids) June 26, 2009Author:Kathy Ross Title:Crafts for Kwanzaa (Holiday crafts for kids) Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Scholastic Date Published:1995 Pages:47 Published in:English ASIN:0590677195jhcckkm
- : King of Another Country June 26, 2009Author: Title:King of Another Country Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:SCHOLASTIC Date Published:1992 Published in:English ASIN:0590463705jhcckkm
- Stephen Roos: Dear Santa, Make Me a Star (Maple Street Kids) February 22, 2009Author:Stephen Roos Title:Dear Santa, Make Me a Star (Maple Street Kids) Date Added:2009/02/22 Publisher:Hazelden Date Published:1991-10 Pages:86 Published in:English ASIN:0894867644jhcckkm
- Judy Blume: Iggie's House June 26, 2009
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