I first published this almost 5 years ago and cursive is still going strong in our house. I recently published a companion post to at the Homeschool Classroom with tips on teaching cursive first. ****************ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS **************** When I sat through PJ’s kindergarten back-to-school night, I was fascinated as I listened to the teacher explain...
This is the year of simplification and getting back to basics. We are making a more concerted effort to incorporate memory work review into our day and relying on great books. You can read about our routine by clicking here and detailed curriculum choices here. Below you will find booklists for the week and this...
Have a pumpkin you haven’t carved yet? Save all that yummy flesh. Check out my post at the Kidville Blog for a How-To.
Dear Trauma, I’ll have to admit, you took us by surprise. You caught us off guard. It’s a pretty clever disguise you have–“pretty” is the wrong word. Don’t take this the wrong way, but you are probably the ugliest thing we have ever encountered. Anyway, we’re on to you, and we’re here to help you change...
Big E
Forget the dust bunnies your social worker might see during a home visit. You might be disqualified for adoption if you… Enjoy sleep. Chances are high that your child’s history (even if he was adopted at birth) or elevated anxiety levels will disrupt his sleep patterns. Age doesn’t matter. We have a 12-year-old who frequently sleep walks...
This is the year of simplification and getting back to basics. We are making a more concerted effort to incorporate memory work review into our day and relying on great books. You can read about our routine by clicking here and detailed curriculum choices here. Below you will find booklists for the week and this...
John had his head shaved right before he came home. I think it was traumatizing. He was adamant about not cutting it…ever…at all…when he came home. We honored that desire but kept warning him that if it got too out of hand, it would no longer be trimmable but we would have to shave it...