Weekend Links ll May 31, 2024

 

Fostering Teamwork ll The Power of Collaborative Learning in Homeschooling

How We Manage Our Teen's Devices

How to Make a Money Cake

Asian Cucumber Salad

Bird Activity Pack

This Week: 

What I'm Cooking:

We came home from camping mid-week and since then I've just been throwing dinners together to get through the week.  So my favorite dish this week really wasn't even a dinner, but a breakfast.  We're in fair season around here and the kids talked me into entering this year.  I decided to try my hand at scones and haven't found a recipe I've felt very successful with until this week.  I decided to try my hand at cheddar bacon scones from my daughter's cookbook and they were amazing.  I can definitely see more of those coming out of our kitchen in the near future.

What I'm Reading:

I've switched my brain into summer mode and one of the books that I return to again and again is Homeschool Bravely.  This is one that I read every summer to hype myself up for a new school year.  Trying to switch over from 23-24 to 24-25 has been a doozy and I really felt I needed the encouragement.  It's been just the boost I needed to help myself turn that corner and jumpstart my summer.

What I'm Doing:

Like I said, we've been camping.  We took 5 days on the coast, camping in the redwoods, exploring tide pools, hiking on the beach, playing in the waves, and fishing.  It was a nice way to end the school year and spend several days with good friends.  Just wish it didn't have to end.

What I'm Enjoying:

Campfires on the coast...

Tide pools...

Afternoons in the pool...

Brainstorming recipes with my daughter...

Good podcasts...

What are you up to?

Flashcards in Our Homeschool

 *This post was originally published on 11/28/18.  Enjoy!

Sharing our flashcard and manipulative book for our homeschool, as well as where to find some of the best deals on these items. Math Manipulatives Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c-l0... Language Arts Manipulatives Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7B0... Join The Creative2xmom Family on their journey of being a family of 5! 💑17yrs led to 👱13 yrs, 👧10 yrs, and 👱 7 yrs. Contact us for business inquiries, reviews and collaborations: BethAnn_97@hotmail.com C O N N E C T subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/creative2xmom read at http://www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com like me on http://www.facebook.com/creative2xmom follow me on https://www.instagram.com/creative2xmom/ FTC DISCLOSURE: This video is not sponsored.

Magical Elements of the Periodic Table {Review}

 

This unique alphabet book uses the Elemental Dragons to introduce readers to 26 elements in the periodic table.  These 26 dragons each represent an element and have special powers based on the properties of those metals.  Each layout contains useful scientifc information and tons of fun information.  What a special and magical way to learn about the periodic table!

This fun picture book is loaded with information, way more than I imagined.  The illustrations are colorful and engaging.  The characters are full of charm and this book appears to be a great way to introduce the periodic table to young readers.  My only criticism is that the print is indeed quite small and hard to read.  I'd love to see the print enlarged, even if it meant loosing some of the content.  Overall, I was happy with the quality of this book.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

Don't Waste Your Money On Preschool Curriculum ll Real Homeschool Talk

 *This post was originally posted on 6/28/22.  Enjoy!

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 Ready to embark on this journey of homeschooling? Anxious to get preschool started? Great! But hold on just a minute before you pull out that credit card.

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Weekend Links ll May 3, 2024

 

6 Ways to Strengthen Your Child's Working Memory

What Kids Learn From Simply Reading Together

24 Creative Ideas for Family Fun in May

7 Ways to Homeschool In The Spring

Writing Fantasy Unit Study with The Hobbit

This Week: 

What I'm Cooking:

My favorite meal this week was our lettuce wrap dinner.  This is one that I've talked about frequently and it never gets old.  We rip the lettuce, top it with rice and meat and eat ours more like bowls.  Topped with some siracha, .... it's one of those meals that you can stuff yourself with.

What I'm Reading:

I finally got my hands on a copy of Mother and Son by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs.  And now that my library has gotten a copy, I want a copy of my own.  There is so much good information and advice in this one.  I need my own copy that I could mark up.  It's really challenging the way I think about my relationship with my boys and I anticipate that it's going to take multiple reading for my to implement everything I'm learning.  Can't recommend this one enough.

What I'm Doing:

I've been trying to plan our school year for next year and it's been a huge challenge.  Really, picking Dual Enrollment classes for my soon to be junior has been the biggest challenge.  We plan on her taking an English class and I've asked her to pick out an elective to go with it.  But it's been hard for her to find one that she's happy with.  It's her first experience with college classes and I think it's intimidating her.  

Wish us luck!

What I'm Enjoying:

Dinner on the patio...

Windy afternoons...

Trying new scone recipes...

World Watch News...

Kitty snuggles...

What are you up to?