Bird Study
Have you seen this resource from Project Feeder Watch? They are offering a free sample of The Homeschooler’s Guide to Project FeederWatch from the BirdSleuth team at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It has some goods ideas for bird study. The Great Backyard Bird Count has a fun page for kids that you can use along with your study of birds. There are coloring pages along with puzzle and games to play. And if you … Continue reading
Another Way to Support Our Troops
With the busiest shopping season coming up, I would like to share a bit of information that I found. While the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act guarantees the right to reservists who have been deployed that their jobs will be there for them when they get back, it doesn’t guarantee continued benefits or help them deal with difficulties associated with the differences in pay. But there are many companies that do, however, go … Continue reading
Homeschool Memoirs- "Mom" Help
This week I’d like to invite you to share what YOUR “Mom” help is. Some drink coffee, soda, or chia-tea. Others check email or read their favourite blogs. Some talk a walk…. what do you do when you need to clear your head and take a breather? There are a couple of things I like to do whenever I need to clear my head and take a breather. I am always encouraged and uplifted … Continue reading
Blogger Friend School-We Bring Good Things to Life
Memory Verse: Philippians 4:8 In conclusion, brothers, focus your thoughts on what is true, noble, righteous, pure, lovable or admirable, on some virtue or on something praiseworthy. Assignment: Share a field trip/lifestyle learning experience where you really felt you were bringing good things to life for your children, where something came alive for them, or ignited a passion. There have been so many events in my children’s lives that seemed to give them passion about … Continue reading
National Young Reader's Week- Splish
As part of our National Young Readers Week, Splish’s blog is hosting the best book giveaway. You really need to stop over there and read all about it. AND, Splish is starring in his very own book written by our own Gena Suarez and illustrated by Kevin Collier. You will want to read this with the kids. AND when you purchase ‘And Then Mama Said . . . It Takes Time to Learn to Read’ … Continue reading
How Hyper are You?
I really thought that I would score a lot higher on this one. You Are 60% Hyper You have a high amount of energy, but you’re not manic about it. You live a busy, full, and productive life. You enjoy all sorts of activities, and you approach most tasks with enthusiasm. You are also naturally social. You have plenty of time and resources to devote to friends. While you are quite hyper, you do understand … Continue reading