The Homeschool Mother's Journal: Summer Edition, a link-up with
The Homeschool Chick.
In my life this week...
- Celebrated July 4th weekend with family. Got to see fireworks.
- Worked the All Request Show again on Tuesday.
- Trying to stay cool. Not much outside time for us!
In our homeschool this week...
- More prep work. I can't seem to stop.
- I can already see much improvement in Preston's handwriting when he's really trying to form the letters correctly. That makes me so happy and proud of his hard work!
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| A little bear support! |
- We recorded some information for Cornell University, who is doing a fun thing called
Celebrate Urban Birds. Basically, you bird watch in your yard, or wherever you want! Then record whether or not you see certain types of birds. They send you an envelope with info on birds, a pretty poster of birds and a sheet to fill out and send back. Preston liked watching for birds, especially since they are FINALLY making use of the
bird feeder we made for them!
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| Which ones do you see? |
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| Callen started saying "bir! bir!" |
We mailed the information off today and Preston wanted to write something on the envelope to the people doing the study:
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| Here's Your Infurmation |
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share...
- Books and accessories for learning don't have to cost much money. If you're looking for a certain book to use, make sure you check
half.com,
Amazon (don't forget you can often buy used products through their marketplace too!),
various homeschool online classifieds (or if you feel like getting out and hunting - Half Price Books or local homeschool bookstores). I really wanted the
Hymns for a Kid's Heart, Vol. 1 book and was having a hard time finding it, or at least finding it in my price range. Finally found it listed in the classifieds for a great price (and it was brand new!). I also got some great flash cards at Target yesterday in the $1 Spot!
I'm praying for...
- Guidance on whether or not to move forward in on a small business venture. I'm not even really sure you can call it that. But, it does require a little money to start up, and then a lot of work on my part to make it worth it. We need the income it could potentially provide, and it actually sounds like a lot of fun. But, I'm leery about such things just the same. Praying for a clear answer from Him.
A photo to share...
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| Preston reading the Book of James to us |
