Friday, May 31, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
"Socialization" in the Public Schools - What is actually learned...
I read a statement written by a fellow homeschooling mom which she had recently posted on her blog. I think it sums up the type of "socialization" that actually takes place in the public schools. I hope she doesn't mind that I quote her here on my own blog. Check out her blog for more enlightening tidbits.
"In public school I learned that being yourself could possibly be detrimental to your popularity. I learned that you had to be like everyone else in order to be liked by everyone else. I learned how to be fake. Why would I want my kids to learn that?" - Jessica http://moldingmindshomeschool.blogspot.com
"In public school I learned that being yourself could possibly be detrimental to your popularity. I learned that you had to be like everyone else in order to be liked by everyone else. I learned how to be fake. Why would I want my kids to learn that?" - Jessica http://moldingmindshomeschool.blogspot.com
Monday, May 27, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
The "Scientific Father of ADHD" makes a deathbed confession...
"ADHD is a prime example of a fictitious disease." - Leon Eisenberg, US American Psychiatrist
www.worldpublicunion.org/2013-03-27-NEWS-inventor-of-adhd-says-adhd-is-a-fictitious-disease.html
www.worldpublicunion.org/2013-03-27-NEWS-inventor-of-adhd-says-adhd-is-a-fictitious-disease.html
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Who has the greater influence over YOUR children?
Who has the greater influence over YOUR children? Is it the state (what is being taught in the government controlled public schools) or YOU (the parents, via homeschooling or private tutoring/private schooling where the parents either choose the curriculum or have viewed and approved it ahead of time)?
Think about that for a moment. Now, answer this question...WHO do you WANT to be the primary influence over your children? Oh, yeah? Then WHAT are YOU going to do about it?
(Note: When I quote statements that I agree with, it does not necessarily mean that I agree with other viewpoints of that particular person. So, please don't assume that I have endorsed Ron Paul or any other person for political office unless I so indicate.)
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Spring Arts/Crafts Projects: Birds and Nests
Paper Plate Bird in Nest
(Bird, eggs, tree branch made from construction paper. Nest is made from shredded, crumpled brown paper which can be purchased from Walmart.)
Painted Handprint Bird in Nest
Paint the underside of child's hand. Press open hand to paper. Paint nest underneath bird. Paint tree branch with leaves under and to the side of the nest. Let dry. Add construction paper wing and wiggle eye, or paint on the eye.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
2012 Spring Classroom Decorations...
Images of flowers can be copied free from the internet and colored. Chenille stems were used for flower stems. Construction paper leaves. Craft foam butterflies and bees (purchased as is). 16 oz. drinking water bottle covered with construction paper. Small vase is made from a cardboard toilet paper roll with a cardboard circle cut for the base and covered with construction paper.
Spring "Holiday/Seasonal" Tree
A close-up view of our 2012 Spring Bulletin Board
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Quilt I Made for My New Grandbaby...
These puppies were "painted" using fabric paints. This was done many years ago by my MIL or SIL and stored away. My SIL found them a couple of years ago and gave them to me. Over the last few days I pieced them all together into this fabulous "hand-tied" quilt for my new grandson.
My new grandson:
Future Homeschooler
Big Brother Loves His New Baby!
Big Sissy Loves Her New Baby, Too!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
2013 Spring Bulletin Board Idea...
This bulletin board idea for Spring can be used as a visual aid in Preschool and Kindergarten for:
Social Studies - The Family Unit / My Family / Farm Life
(My new grandbaby's name will be added next week, after his birth.)
Science - Birds/Chickens
(Info about birds/chickens maybe found on the internet.)
Arts / Crafts
(Similar images of chickens, eggs, and flowers may be copied from the internet. The grass is made from green construction paper. The nest is made from brown and tan construction paper, cut into thin strips and "fan" folded to make crinkled paper strips. The strips are then glued together into a nest shape.)
Math - Introduction to Addition
Health & Nutrition - Chicken & Eggs as Food - Protein
Home Economics - Cooking
(Your child can help gather and measure ingredients for your favorite chicken recipe.)
Cooking is also a great way for teaching your child about fractions.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
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