Julian loves electronics, and so we are slowly putting together a tool kit for him to work with, Here he is showing off his new LED kit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18ppCBqI39o&t=2s
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Managing Behavior at Home – Distance Learning
We struggle with behavior issues on a good day when we have a set schedule, so you can imagine how things have regressed since schools closed and we went to distance learning. One of the reasons we ultimately decided to put our children in school this year was the need for routine and regiments. With … Continue reading Managing Behavior at Home – Distance Learning
Spring Terrarium – Praying Mantises
My kids wanted to collect snails this week to observe in our terrarium. The stick they chose to put in for leaves just so happened to have a mantis egg sac attached! It took less than a week for the babies to make their appearance, and we happened to be checking on the snails when … Continue reading Spring Terrarium – Praying Mantises
Curriculum 2016/2017 – Fifth Grade and Kindergarten
We have officially started our new school year around here - lots of new books on the shelves, and new binders are set up and ready to go! Kyri is now working on Fifth grade, and Ender is Kindergarten. We have started using a few new programs, so look for some detailed reviews on those … Continue reading Curriculum 2016/2017 – Fifth Grade and Kindergarten
Review: Teaching Character Through Literature
One way we cultivate character in our children is to expose them to beautiful, quality literature. Well-written stories allows our children to experience things, good and bad, in a safe environment. We may find literary mentors that guide us in our personal development, and characters may embody personality traits or behaviors that we want to … Continue reading Review: Teaching Character Through Literature
Michelle Home Scholar 