We are outside as much as our weather allows right now. We are still at miserable temps (yesterday it was 105), and after 30 some odd days of straight 3 digit temperatures, it just feels like it will never let up. Like we are going to be stuck in summer forever. However, if we can get out of the house before 9, it is only in the 90's and pretty pleasant! We are enjoying mornings of catching lizards,
chasing dragon flies, and gardening (and by gardening I mean ripping out dead plants!).
Yesterday, Moonpie and I spent some time putting together our math manipulatives for the year. Instead of investing in base 10 blocks, I busted out our pantry staple - beans.
This is something I would do when I taught school. Even though we had access to the base 10 blocks, there is something about the process of making your own that adds to the level of understanding.
When I am approached by parents that are considering homeschooling, but are put off by the costs, I always remind them that every homeschool looks different. Just as every child is different, every budget is different. For us, we opt to put our small budget towards really great books.
The rest is up to me.
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My Mom did those with us when I was homeschooled! She had some game we would play with them, too, and I can't remember how it went, only that it was really fun.
You really make it look fun, Mandi. ;)
temps should come down this weekend! we're starting preschool here at the house next tuesday. it's not much. i just want us to have a little bit more of a rhythm to our days.
Great idea! Manipulatives can be a challenge when teaching at home! I am looking forward to seeing what your play based kindergarten looks like w/ Buddy. I bought the book, Mommy Teach Me! that you recommended and I love it-definitely incorporating it into our preschool at home this year.
that is a great idea!
How awesome! Love this idea!
I just started reading your blog. Someone introduced it to me the other day!
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