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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Time for Water
Water
Here's an interesting post from Kelly Ann Studio ~who knew the timing effects things-
Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the Human body:
•2 glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs
• 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
• 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
•1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack
Have a glass...it's free to boot!
Here's an interesting post from Kelly Ann Studio ~who knew the timing effects things-
Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the Human body:
•2 glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs
• 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
• 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
•1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack
Have a glass...it's free to boot!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
So FUNNY!
I am teaching my son letter recognition. We are currently on "Ii". I told him that "i" is lower case "i". I asked him what was capitol "I"? He said, "that is bigger-case "I"! I love my kindergartner!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
About me!
Hello all!
I have had a blog for several years now to express how I balance being a stay-at-home mom to four children, a preacher's wife, a homeschool teacher, and a crafter. I also have a blog * A Butterfly In My Stomach* for crafting, repurposing, reinventing, cooking, and any other compulsion that flys by! I have tried to stay away from crafting but the need to beautify my home and the total lack of funding for this has revived my love to craft. So when I get a butterfly in my stomach, I just take off. I study out a project in my mind (who writes anything down, anyway?)for days or weeks at a time and then I just do it. My chaos and compulsions make for a creative journey. God has a wonderful journey for us all...(I remind myself *and sometimes he reminds me* that I have to open my spiritual ears to hear him). God bless you all on your journey too!
I also love homeschooling my children. Our school name is Children Are A Heritage Academy. The kids wanted "ACADEMY"--it sounds so sophisticated! We have a great time at homeschool. There are ups and downs but that is just part of our journey. They teach me a lot while I am trying to teach them!
Thanks for reading and may God bless you!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Can you direct me to Spelling City?
We use Abeka spelling for all. We have I's spelling, but N and A's spelling books are still in the mail. SO, I found a website that has Abeka's spelling words. I have the entire list for 2nd and 8th grade! Spelling City even allows the kids to learn how to spell and can even test them on a certain list!
THANKS SPELLING CITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS SPELLING CITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, August 23, 2010
What a Day!
Our days of homeschool are different everyday, but we have a certain schedule we follow...LOOSELY;-)
All of us:
1. Read a passage from the Bible
We have calendar time (What is the date, upcoming activities for the week, etc...)
What is the weather? (Have a K-gartner!)
Recite our address and phone number (stop when they know it)
States and Capitols (do a few each day until they know them all!)
Bible drills (10 commandments, 12 sons of Jacob, 10 plagues, 12 disciples, books of Bible...)
2. Each child (except K-gartner) has 5 folders. I have written what they are to complete each day for each child. They love reading what I have written to them! When they are done with each folder, they put a "check mark" after the assignment and they lay them facedown in their own "cubby". I then review them and stand them up in their favorite cereal box. Their assignments are waiting to be completed for the next day.
3. First they work on spelling
Second, they work in math
Third, writing
EACH CHILD HAS A DIFFERENT ASSIGNMENT IN THESE AREAS.
4. History (ALL)
We read the American Creed
We say the pledge of allegience
We discuss American History (explorations to the New World)
After notes, they copy neatly to pages for NOTEBOOKING. I like doing something concrete so they can go back and see their work.
GEOGRAPHY - we get the map out to show where countries, islands, oceans, seas...are at.
5. Science (ALL)
We learn a bird a week
We study all their characteristics
They draw the bird and then write neatly to pages for NOTEBOOKING.
We are also studying parts of insects and we have catepillars that are about to morph into moth's.
They do all of this before lunch! After lunch they have reading and exercise. Then they have free time for video games or just play.
We also have chore schedules. They do dishes, trash, clean rooms, etc...
I am going to make a schedule for hygenie. I am telling four children all day long "brush teeth, wash hands, take shower/bath, put deoderant on, clip nails, clean ears, etc..." The repeating of this mantra is a little too much!
We also explore in the woods and other things outdoors, but no picture to show.
I linked my post to "Not Back to School Blog Hop". I have met several nice homeschooling families....There are more of us than I realized! Be sure to check HERE to view "A Day in the life..."of many others on the Blog Hop.
Happy Homeschooling!
All of us:
1. Read a passage from the Bible
We have calendar time (What is the date, upcoming activities for the week, etc...)
What is the weather? (Have a K-gartner!)
Recite our address and phone number (stop when they know it)
States and Capitols (do a few each day until they know them all!)
Bible drills (10 commandments, 12 sons of Jacob, 10 plagues, 12 disciples, books of Bible...)
2. Each child (except K-gartner) has 5 folders. I have written what they are to complete each day for each child. They love reading what I have written to them! When they are done with each folder, they put a "check mark" after the assignment and they lay them facedown in their own "cubby". I then review them and stand them up in their favorite cereal box. Their assignments are waiting to be completed for the next day.
3. First they work on spelling
Second, they work in math
Third, writing
EACH CHILD HAS A DIFFERENT ASSIGNMENT IN THESE AREAS.
4. History (ALL)
We read the American Creed
We say the pledge of allegience
We discuss American History (explorations to the New World)
After notes, they copy neatly to pages for NOTEBOOKING. I like doing something concrete so they can go back and see their work.
GEOGRAPHY - we get the map out to show where countries, islands, oceans, seas...are at.
5. Science (ALL)
We learn a bird a week
We study all their characteristics
They draw the bird and then write neatly to pages for NOTEBOOKING.
We are also studying parts of insects and we have catepillars that are about to morph into moth's.
They do all of this before lunch! After lunch they have reading and exercise. Then they have free time for video games or just play.
We also have chore schedules. They do dishes, trash, clean rooms, etc...
I am going to make a schedule for hygenie. I am telling four children all day long "brush teeth, wash hands, take shower/bath, put deoderant on, clip nails, clean ears, etc..." The repeating of this mantra is a little too much!
We also explore in the woods and other things outdoors, but no picture to show.
I linked my post to "Not Back to School Blog Hop". I have met several nice homeschooling families....There are more of us than I realized! Be sure to check HERE to view "A Day in the life..."of many others on the Blog Hop.
Happy Homeschooling!
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