We've ramped things up over the last two years with a more vigorous curriculum. Despite my desire to not replicate school at home, my child is at their best when they have a schedule and enough work to keep them busy. Mya panics when left to their own devices and would choose to stay in bed playing …
A Very Delayed Post About Homemade Wampum Beads
We began studying World and American History in September with an introduction to early civilizations and early means of trade. Specifically, we talked about the Iroquois American Indian tribe and their use of the Wampum Bead as a method for trade. Then we made our own homemade version. Here's …
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Our First Grade Workbox System
I've mentioned before that my daughter loves schedules. She likes to know what is going to happen and she likes to check off a "To Do List." My husband likes schedules too and gets pretty flustered if I change up our plans last minute. I'm a slave to schedules as well, but have always approached …
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Wordless Wednesday
Teachers are not the enemy of education reform
There is a very popular idea that teachers do not want their students to be successful. That educators are really at fault for what ails the failing education system. Additionally, there is the popular belief that those who have money have the answers. And finally, popular opinion is that newer, …
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Learning to Use Scissors at 32
*Yes, I am 33 now. This originally appeared on Mom on the Rise in 2009. Bear with me- I am a little excited about this so this post may sound like a rambling piece of nonsense. I apologize for that in advance, but seriously, bear with me. I cut my daughter's hair a month ago. Her hair used to …
