The first day of August seems to begin a count down to the first day of "School." For me it means I have "x" days to make sure I have all the materials we need and get plans ready for those first few weeks. For the boys it means "x" days of freedom to jump on the trampoline, play on Webkinz, build forts, etc. without the constraints of a schedule. When the first day of school comes around it is a struggle to get into a workable routine. And this year could prove to be even more difficult since it is the first year I have two doing formal lessons.
So, this year I've decided we are going to ease in to school. Instead of waking up on September 7 and starting a brand new routine, I've purchased a couple of lap book project kits from In the Hands of a Child and a few days each week we are going to work on our lap books, review math facts and letters with flash cards, and other activities that will help the boys review the stuff they already know and ease that transition between the summer vaction season and the school season.
I hope this will make September 7 less painful and more of the joyful experience that it should be!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Freely Educate's Giveaways
Freely Educate was holding their First Annual Giveaway Days last week. You can actually enter until August 6 at noon. I've already purchased all of the boys' curriculum and supplies for the upcoming school year, but I still thought I'd share. There are give-aways for Latin, Chemistry, Art, and Spelling. If you want to check out the giveaways, visit http://www.freelyeducate.com.
I recently purchased the Latin for Children curriculum for my 10 year old. We haven't started it, but it seems really easy to follow and includes a CD for chants. (That was pretty important because I've never had any Latin instruction.)
We also are starting the All About Spelling program this year. I've already purchased Levels 1 & 2. My oldest son has struggled with reading and spelling, and could use some remedial instruction. We're starting at the beginning to reinforce those concepts he already knows and make sure we fill in any gaps that might be contributing to his difficulties. And I hope to begin Level 1 with my 5 year old after the winter holiday.
I recently purchased the Latin for Children curriculum for my 10 year old. We haven't started it, but it seems really easy to follow and includes a CD for chants. (That was pretty important because I've never had any Latin instruction.)
We also are starting the All About Spelling program this year. I've already purchased Levels 1 & 2. My oldest son has struggled with reading and spelling, and could use some remedial instruction. We're starting at the beginning to reinforce those concepts he already knows and make sure we fill in any gaps that might be contributing to his difficulties. And I hope to begin Level 1 with my 5 year old after the winter holiday.
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