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Our Homeschool Autumn Rhythm
Our Homeschool Autumn Rhythm We have a rhythm instead of a schedule. What is a Rhythm? “The difference between a rhythm and a schedule, in my mind, is the difference between a list of things you’d like to do or might do vs. a list of things you are told to do. Rhythm is a guide. Schedules feel more like a boss.” – BethanyIshee.com “Webster dictionary defines Rhythm as: movement, fluctuation, or variation marked by the regular recurrence or natural flow of related elements.” Just reading the definition of schedule stresses me out, whereas the definition of rhythm is relaxing AND forgiving. Schedule is time related, where rhythm comes naturally.” – Rule This Roost…
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PreK and 1st Grade Curriculum Picks for the 2020/2021 Homeschool Year!
Can I just say how excited I am to begin “formal schooling” with my kids again?? We sort of tapered off kind of early last “school year” because I was finishing up my bachelors! We got back to it for June, and then did some fun Summer schooling in July. You can click here to see our Summer Rhythm, and Autumn Rhythms- And click here to read more about how we do One Subject a Day! Are you viewing this post between July 29, 2020 and August 29, 2020? Click here to see the 30 Days of Back-to-Homeschool Deals! Without further adieu… Our PreK and 1st Grade…
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Our Homeschool Summer Rhythm
Our Homeschool Summer Rhythm We have a rhythm instead of a schedule. What is a Rhythm? “The difference between a rhythm and a schedule, in my mind, is the difference between a list of things you’d like to do or might do vs. a list of things you are told to do. Rhythm is a guide. Schedules feel more like a boss.” – BethanyIshee.com “Webster dictionary defines Rhythm as: movement, fluctuation, or variation marked by the regular recurrence or natural flow of related elements.” Just reading the definition of schedule stresses me out, whereas the definition of rhythm is relaxing AND forgiving. Schedule is time related, where rhythm comes naturally.” – Rule This…
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How we use One Subject a Day in our Homeschool
Here is a simple schedule for One Subject a Day. Each day we do our Morning Time, which may consist of: Prayer Devotional Read Aloud 1st Grade Easy Readers Journaling Art Journal and Storybook M-W: We do one history lesson each day. Then, we have “One Subject a Day” like the following: Mondays- Language Arts Day On Mondays we do Morning Time, and then Language Arts. Which may consists of a book report, copywork, workbooks, or mad libs! Tuesdays- Math Day On Tuesdays we do Morning Time, and then Math. Which may consist of Singapore Math, Wild Math, our own supplements, or games! Wednesdays- History…
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2020/2021 Homeschool Year Math Game Picks and Resources for Preschool/Kindergarten, and 1st Grade/2nd Grade
2020/2021 Homeschool Year Math Game Picks and Resources for Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade This upcoming homeschool year my kids will be in 4 math grades. You read that right! My 4 year old finished out the 2019/2020 school year having finished 3/4 of PreK Math, and my daughter finished out the 2019/2020 school year having finished Singapore Math K, the 1st grade math standards, and 3/4 of Singapore Math 1. So as you can see… the math that my kids are in isn’t that straightforward. Meaning Will, the 4 year old, will be working on PreK math standards, and beginning K standards with Wild Math…
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What does it mean to Cook with Science | Cooking with Science Category
What does it mean to Cook with Science | Cooking with Science Category Cooking with Science is a name that means using the kitchen to learn science! Science can be Animal science, Earth science, Kitchen science (like Kid’s Cookbooks), or Physical Science. The way we use the kitchen to learn is by cooking, creating recipes, and doing experiments in the kitchen. We believe that the kitchen can be a beautiful place to learn and connect with your family- whether you are a permanent homeschooler, your child is just home during this uncertainty, or you are wanting to connect to your kids outside of public school. This blog post will…
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Cooking for Math! Fractions in the Kitchen Supplemental Curriculum
Cooking for Math! Fractions in the Kitchen Supplemental Curriculum My daughter is a hands on learner. She also looooves to cook, and gets a thrill from doing “adult things.” So we created our Fractions in the Kitchen Curriculum to combine the Hands On, Life Skills, and Danger that kids crave!! How do I use this curriculum? The way we use it is as follows: Each week we use the pictures and meal planner to create a kid friendly menu. Each time we use the menu, we do our math! So it is usually at breakfast or lunch time. We began with 1/2 and symmetry, and then slowly added…
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How to Use the Magic Tree House Book Guides
How to Use the Magic Tree House Book Guides We have read Magic Tree House through as a family twice, they were the first chapter books my kids would sit through! We are about to read through them again, this time as a Summer Homeschool Curriculum! To make these book guides, I read all 58 books; taking notes on recipes, and nature in each book. Then, I compiled them into groups of 4-5 books, and included one written recipe per group. There are Adventure stamps to put on a map everytime you “visit” that place through reading!! How do I use this book guide? Our vision is that…
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The Gardenschooling Observation Guide: What Is It?
The Gardenschooling Observation Guide: What Is It? We love taking nature walks, and we love nature!! And especially with this “Social Distancing” going on- It can be hard to know how to kick cabin fever. We had the idea for this guide back in December, and it was finally finished in early March! But it seemed as though it was meant to be, to help homeschoolers and those forced into schooling at home alike- to bring meaning to social distancing outside. Want to try it out? Click here for the Gardenschooling Guide Sample Freebie! How do I use this guide? Our vision is that you use this…
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Easter Holy Week Freebies
Easter Holy Week Freebies Easter is a beautiful time to remember our Savior. What is Holy Week? “Holy Week in Christianity is the week just before Easter. It is also the last week of Lent, in the West, – Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday – are all included. However, Easter Day, which begins the season of Eastertide, is not. Wikipedia” How do I use these freebies? We recommend printing the Holy Week Devotionals on cardstock, and laminating them. We strung ours across our bookshelf in the living room! And then print the writing or drawing pages on regular paper, double…
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