Decisions about curriculum for the fall

I think we have finally decided on some of the curriculum for the fall.

https://www.mardel.com/saxon-math-homeschool-5/4.aspx?WishlistItemId=99298
Saxon for Math

https://www.mardel.com/Targeting-Math-Geometry-Chance-Data-1447127.aspx?WishlistItemId=99313
Geometry

https://www.mardel.com/Sequential-Spelling-Level-1-Student-Workbook-2503852.aspx?WishlistItemId=99299
Spelling

I really like Nancy Larson Science.  But it is a bit out of our price range right now.

We are going to do scrapbook/lapbook type things with American Girls for history.  At least my part.  My Rooster is helping to teach with history and science and he has his own plans.

We are finishing Reason for Handwriting the Transition book.

We are still working thru Prairie Primer.

We are still using nature study.  http://handbookofnaturestudy.blogspot.com/

I would like to introduce Latin.

We also love using Keys for Kids for our daily Bible Study.  http://www.cbhministries.org/ForKids/KeysforKids/ReadListen.aspx

 

What are you planning for this fall?

 

Are you schooling thru the summer?

 

Have a great day!!

Time to vote for the Texas Bluebonnet award for books

Got a ballot yesterday at the library.  We took out several of the books to make a decision. 

You can vote here:

http://www.txla.org/TBA

Christians under fire again? Will homeschooling be next?

I hate to watch the news.  It makes me nervous and angry.  This one set me off.

http://nation.foxnews.com/obamacare/2012/12/30/obama-administration-we-will-force-christians-act-against-their-faith?cmpid=NL_FiredUpFoxNation

I don't even know what to say.

Organization sure feels better!

We were on our way out yesterday and saw a neighbor that was moving and he let us have this hutch.  He had used it in the bedroom for their tv and movie player.  Oh yes!!  Free score!!

There is still one more open space!!  Yippee.  I was so glad to get rid of the plastic bins and plastic drawer thing.  Very useful, but very ugly. 

What is new in your school room?

Fall room cleaning in progress

We are in the middle of Fall cleaning.  So regular "school" work is on hold.  But I should think this is a lesson in keeping things organized and put away and then you won't have a big mess.  But at eight, stuff can wait because there is always something else more important. 

So we are trying to get stuff done.  I like a fresh organized room before all the holidays. 

What are your favorite ways to keep things organized?  Do you hang all shirts?  Label bins for certain toys?  Go in and throw everything away?   LOL

Have a blessed day.

My baby is eight today!!

Happy Birthday, Brianna.   Love Dad and Mom.

Thinking back on the day eight years ago, the thing that stands out most to me is that sweet little bundle they handed me in the surgery.  Bri had a headful of dark, curly hair.  She looked like a little burito since she was all wrapped up.  Today, she is so grown up that I am amazed.  I am so very blessing.

Happy Birthday, sweetie.

The Artist

Here are some great projects drawn by my budding artist.  Can you guess that she is a comic fan??

 

 

 

Love it!!

I sure go thru the copy paper.  I buy them at Walmart where they are like 3 or 4 dollars.  I also give her all the stuff from printing that isn't useful to me, but has a empty side just ready for works of art.

Storage is another problem.  I have tons of beautiful works.  But I have stacks of them.  I try to put some of the really good ones in our school year box.  But I am getting over run.  What do you do with your growing stack of beautiful art??

Have a wonderful day.