Summertime Fun
One afternoon about a week ago the kids were outside playing and they came up with this idea. They played for hours and had great fun, even if the runway was a tad short. Amazing what kids can come up with with a tarp, a hose and a whole bottle of dish soap. No baths were needed that night.
Easy Tie Dye
Materials: Something made of white material Permanent markers of different colors An eyedropper Alcohol Disposable cup or bowl (a smaller cup seems to work the best but larger ones create larger circles) Rubber band to fit over cup or bowl Be sure to cover work surface to protect from the alcohol. Place fabric over the top of cup or bowl and secure with a rubber band. (This is our makeshift hoop) With a permanent … Continue reading
Featured Friend-Hilltop Academy
If you want a treat, go visit Kellie Ann over at Hilltop Academy Her blogs are so much fun to read. She has a wonderful outlook on life, family and homeschooling. If you want to smile, make a special trip over there. I think you’ll be glad you did. (If you would like the “Featured Friend” blinkie, and start your own circle of encouragement, please let me know and I will send it to you.) … Continue reading
Company’s Coming
Wednesday we got an e-mail from my husband’s mother. She will be here Saturday. She’s driving up north to get our niece to bring her back to Florida for the summer. She will be stopping in here to visit for a few days. We haven’t seen her for a while and are looking forward to the visit. So, today we’ll be preparing for that visit with cleaning and shopping and all the things you do … Continue reading
T.V. Talent Shows
I’ve always been a fan of talent shows. I enjoy the variety and being exposed to talents that would otherwise go unseen. However I have some mixed feelings about what television has been producing as of late when it comes to the various “talent show” venues. It seems to me that they take great pleasure in embarrassing, ridiculing and belittling people. Even though they eventually weed out those who lack the expected giftedness, I am … Continue reading
Lesson Plan Sites-2
Getting ready for next year, you may find some help and inspiration at one of these sites. Scholastic Teaching Tools Mid-Coastal Research for Education and Learning Teacher Tools Tools for Teacher from about.com Walden Media (teaching with movies from books) Lesson Plan Search
