More Handwriting
Well, we’ve been doing a lot of spelling and handwriting lately but I figure you use it or lose it … Continue Reading More Handwriting
Magnatabs
The letter boards the girls are using below are called Magnatabs. They are boards with the alphabet traced into them … Continue Reading Magnatabs
Writing practice
Lily began her day grabbing the alphabet bean bags realizing that the phonics bag was sitting directly next to it … Continue Reading Writing practice
Smart Talk & Rosetta Stone
We started out the day working on the date and time again. The girls are getting better at understanding telling … Continue Reading Smart Talk & Rosetta Stone
Math & Money
The girls are finally at the moment where they are very interested in money. We recently had a lesson on … Continue Reading Math & Money
Fine Motor Skills
I usually do not get very excited over battery powered toys but I’ve finally found an exception. For Christmas this … Continue Reading Fine Motor Skills
Spelling and Mat Man
A favorite that the girls love to do is Mat Man which is a program built around Handwriting Without Tears. … Continue Reading Spelling and Mat Man
Language & Math
Well, before we moved into English we discussed the date and time. Lily has made it a point to let … Continue Reading Language & Math
Fun with Books
Pop up books are one of my favorite things of childhood. I still enjoy looking at them as an adult. … Continue Reading Fun with Books
Workbooks & Handwriting
In an effort to get the girls working on handwriting skills in a different way I took out worksheets from … Continue Reading Workbooks & Handwriting
Painting with water colors
In an effort to teach color mixing & the relationship to colors to one another I squeezed out water color … Continue Reading Painting with water colors
Pouring Mostly
It always fascinates me how something as simple as pouring water can interest a child for such a long period … Continue Reading Pouring Mostly
Puzzles A-Z
When we first started using these puzzles I can remember only placing out a few at a time. … Continue Reading Puzzles A-Z
The decimal system
So I laid out the decimal system materials per Maggie’s request to play the fetch fame with the beaded material … Continue Reading The decimal system
Rainbows and sunbursts
The girls decided what they would do this particular morning. I had other ideas but Lily immediately requested the … Continue Reading Rainbows and sunbursts
Animals & Worksheets
Continuing with the animal kingdom I set aside a few creatures to zero in on their … Continue Reading Animals & Worksheets
Adapting Education 