Homeschool

Montessori Botany: CompostingWe bought a worm factory to start our compost pile for this Fall. We like to keep a garden going, but the Summers here are brutally hot and everything dies. The Fall is the perfect time to keep things running from around September or October until May or June. The kids were super excited about playing with the worms.Crafty Things for MomI bought this awesome "buckle" when we went to Oklahoma earlier in the month. All I did was buy the beads and clasps to make my own ... View the Post

We have started a wonderful co-op with two other families and it has been beyond great. W have been meeting for a couple of months now and I never want to stop! I get all 5 kids and teach them Spanish for 30 minutes, then they go next door to learn about Music for another 30 minutes and then they all go a few doors down to learn about Art for 30 minutes. Perfect! My co-teachers are so wonderful and creative and all the kids are thriving. I couldn't be happier. Free PlayI got K some new ... View the Post

For our vacation this Summer, we went to Texas to meet with my family for a week and Oklahoma to meet with my husband's family for a week as well. We had a wonderful time in both places. I was especially excited to have to opportunity to see my grandparents (my mom's parents) because I hadn't seen them since 2008. They are almost 90 years old, so it was great to see them and hang out with them for a few days. We also saw my mom and dad, my sister, and one of my mom's sisters. Love them all!With ... View the Post

Play Time with DadTeachable Moments: ColorsBaby Girl brought me 2 balls and I took advantage of the opportunity to reinforce the colors. Green. Purple. Purple and green. Green ball. Purple ball. Where's the green ball? Where is the purple ball?More Play TimeAnother teachable moment with colors and ballsSpanish: Greetings(Sing to the tune of London Bridge)Hola, holaCómo estás? Cómo estás? Cómo estás?Hola, holaCómo estás?Mucho gusto.Scripture Memory of the Week Homeschooling Baby ... View the Post

Good morning! I love it that we can hang out and chill in the mornings.Today, K had a trial piano lesson. He did well, but I think I'll be  teaching him at home. There is a lot to do before actually learning to play the piano (finger dexterity exercises, patterning, notes and "values" of notes, etc). We have three or 4 play pianos, so we will work on all this stuff and look for a reasonably-priced piano in the meanwhile.Homeschooling Baby GirlSight wordsPainted toenails and anklet (yes, it ... View the Post