Apr 8, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Science Weekly – Review

Are you looking for a way to enhance your science studies? Science Weekly might be the resource for you! Science Weekly is a “newspaper” that will “put a little of science in your week”. Science Weekly is available for 6 levels: Pre-K – 6th grade. A yearly subscription gives you 15 issues of Science Weekly. Topics cover all areas of science: earth science, life science,... read more

Feb 16, 2011 Posted by sweetie

On Valentine’s Day….

nothing says I love you like schooling in the sunshine! Actually, we don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day. If we remember the significance of the date, we might wish each other a Happy Valentine’s Day. That is the extent of the holiday for us. I know, I know. Big ole’ party poopers. However, we do know how to celebrate and rejoice in a warm day after way too much snow and cold.... read more

Feb 11, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Hmmm, quicksand..what exactly is it?

The Curiosity Files We recently had the opportunity to review The Curiosity Files from The Old Schoolhouse. It was a hard decision…Dung Beetle, MRSA, Puffer Fish…we finally decided on Quicksand. How can you  not want to learn more about quicksand? I’m sure you are asking what exactly are the Curiosity Files and why do I want to give one a try. Curiosity Files are fun, engaging unit... read more

Jan 26, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Living Memory

In the classical education model, memorization is consider an essential during the grammar stage of learning. It provides the foundation for moving through the logic and rhetoric stages. Whether you follow the classical model or another method, memorization is a useful and powerful tool in learning. Having several children at different stages of learning, and wanting to incorporate more of the classical... read more

Oct 29, 2010 Posted by sweetie

YUCK!

The kiddos are always excited when I receive a product in the mail for review. They can’t wait to see what it is and who gets to use it. When Buckets-O-Fun sent us Yuck samples to try, the kiddos couldn’t wait! Yuck from Buckets-O-Fun Cost: starts at $16 for one pound (and it makes a lot of Yuck!) Options: There are four different types of Yuck; saucy, snowy, sticky and chunky. Use: Yuck can be... read more