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The Homeschool Mother’s Journal – 5/20/11

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The Homeschool Mother’s Journal is hosted by The Homeschool Chick. Click the link or the button below to see how you can participate and/or to read other link ups.  
The Homeschool Mother's Journal  
In my life this week...
My life has been crazy for the last several weeks.  Between school and housekeeping, we finally have our new newsletter out and two new videos made, there is new ministry "stuff" going on all over the place,  I've had my hands full!

In our homeschool this week...
We're finally back on track after a few weeks of random teaching.   Each of our children were challenged to become proficient in their own ministry area, my youngest daughter chose clowning, my oldest hasn't decided yet so she is just pitching in everywhere.  So we've added quite a few things to our homeschool study. 

Places we're going and people we're seeing...

We were in town on Monday at a park near the police station, the girls asked to see inside the jail.  Because they didn't have any prisoners at the moment they were gladly invited in.  The jail is over 100 years old too.  What fun!  It never hurts to ask. 

We are just a few weeks from completing our assignment here so we are getting ready to head back to MN for intineration and preparation for our next assignment, the girls are excited to see their friends from "back home."   So I'm sure we'll be taking a few weeks off as we travel and visit.

My favorite thing this week was...

Well, since I haven't been doing this for a few weeks I'm voting for Mother's day.  We went up to the largest waterfall in Nebraska, Smith Falls. It was fun to romp around in the State Park.

What's working/not working for us...

School, the fact that its happening, is working just fine.

Homeschool questions/thoughts...

Because we have to stop schooling to handle ministry responsibilities (traveling, packing, moving, visiting, writing, editing, etc.) I'm always worried that we are falling behind.  Because of all the time off we have throughout the year we need to homeschool year-round, but I still feel behind.   It's a hard thing to overcome, even though I know were not failing. 

A photo, video, link, or quote to share...





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Hymn Study: How Firm A Foundation

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How Firm A Foundation
Module 2 Hymn Study (see this post)

Biography
Hymn Background
Download Hymn

Video
     

    Sheet Music
    Notebooking 


    Mini Books and Clipart  (Lyricist & Composer book, words and clipart)
    Notebooking Pages
    By Jimmie at http://jimmiescollage.com









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    Homeschooling with Toddlers

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    Usually I post Free or Low-Cost resources.  But this resource is worth the investment (as low as $15) for someone who is willing to organize it.

    This is great for keeping your busy toddlers occupied while you are homeschooling, at the Doctor's office, or anywhere you need to occupy their busy hands.  Activity Bags.

    Activity bags are self-guided activities that fit into a gallon size bag.  They can be "assigned" to your toddler during school time, etc.  The best and least expensive way to go about accumulating your activity bags is to organize a swap.

    First, purchase the book of activities from Activity Bags. The books come in a variety of formats and vary in cost. 

    Next, organize an Activity Bag Swap with your co-op or support group.

    Organizing a Swap isn't too complicated.  First you find a group of interested moms (groups of about 20-30 is an ideal size). They can choose one game from the book or you can assign games.

    Each mother make enough of that one game as there are mothers in the group. This is a huge cost savings because each mom is purchasing only the items required for the one game, in bulk, and should only spend about $1 for each bag.

    On swap day, put out one paper grocery bag for each mother.   Each participant places one Activity Bag into a paper bag for each of the other swappers.  In the end, each mother goes home with a bag full of activities to occupy their little ones. 

    It was a huge hit in our co-op and I highly recommend it.


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    Hymn Study: Holy, Holy, Holy

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    Holy, Holy, Holy
    Module 2 Hymn Study (see this post)

    Everything you will need to complete this Hymn Study can be found by visiting this link at the Center for Church Music

    You will find background on the lyricist, sheet music, audio and a devotional.

    LISTEN HERE

    Lesson Plan

    Notebooking



    Mini Books and Clipart for this Hymn
    (Lyricist and Composer book, words and clipart)


    Notebooking Pages
    By Jimmie at http://jimmiescollage.com










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    Hymn Study: Fairest Lord Jesus

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    Module 2 Hymn Study (see this post)

    Everything you will need to complete this Hymn Study can be found by visiting this link at the Center for Church Music

    You will find background on the lyricist, sheet music, audio and a devotional.

    Enjoy.

    LISTEN HERE

    Notebooking


    Mini Books and Clipart for this Hymn
    (Lyricist and Composer book, words and clipart)



    Notebooking Pages By Jimmie at http://jimmiescollage.com






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    The Homeschool Mother's Journal - 13

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    The Homeschool Mother’s Journal is hosted by The Homeschool Chick. Click the link or the button below to see how you can participate and/or to read other link ups.  
    The Homeschool Mother's Journal  
    In my life this week...
    Its been one of those weeks, just can't seem to find energy and drive.  I suppose it could be that we've have cold, cloudy weather and today I woke up to a blanket of snow... I'm a sunshine kind of girl.

    In our homeschool this week...

    Its been a slow week, but we've managed to stay on track.  Not quite as enthusiastic as usual, but getting it done none the less.  On a positive note, we've been reading through Little House on the Prairie, and today I'll be making pioneer bonnets for the girls.

    Places we're going and people we're seeing...

    On Tuesday we had a nice day so we went to see the goats, the girls were asked to help move the little kids to the new pen.  Wow, quite the experience, they did not want to go.  They were scarred too, so by the time the girls helped him move all 16 kids the girls were exhausted.  They loved every minute of it!

    My favorite thing this week was...

    Not homeschool related, but we had visitors.  The regional directors for Hard Hats for Christ came to check on the project.  It was fun to meet them and spend a few days getting to know them.  Dennis even worked with Jacob on Tuesday.
    What's working/not working for us...

    Nothing to report.

    Homeschool questions/thoughts...

    I read an interesting article this week about Generation Z.  What do you think? Will they revolutionize education and the workforce?

    A photo, video, link, or quote to share...

    A video:


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    Hymn Study: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

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    Module 2 Hymn Study (see this post)

    Everything you will need to complete this Hymn Study can be found by visiting this link at the Center for Church Music

    You will find background on the lyricist, sheet music, audio and a devotional.

    LISTEN HERE

    Notebooking 
    Mini Books and Clipart  (Lyricist & Composer book, words and clipart)



    Notebooking Pages By Jimmie at http://jimmiescollage.com







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    Picture Study: Vincent Van Gogh

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     Picture Study How To
    Van Gogh in Module 2 (see this post)

    Biography
    Download Free Art Prints HERE

    Coloring Pages
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    The Homeschool Mother’s Journal – 12

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    The Homeschool Mother’s Journal is hosted by The Homeschool Chick. Click the link or the button below to see how you can participate and/or to read other link ups.  
    The Homeschool Mother's Journal  
    In my life this week...

    My youngest daughter lost her 6th tooth, they are dropping like flies!  One of the churches here had a roller party at a nearby roller rink, haven't been on a set of wheels since I was a kid!  It was the first time for the girls and it was quite funny, wobbly me trying to support another little wobbly child.  

    A friend of mine is  considering homeschooling, its been a joy to answer some of her questions.  I remember the scary stage, when you are terrified you might destroy your children.

    In our homeschool this week...
    The girls have gotten a lot of extra outside time in the awesome weather, so we've been schooling in the afternoon.  Watching the brave robins has been fun, they will get fairly close, within 10 feet.  And seeing the little eaglets and watching the Eagles feed them has been exciting. 

    Places we're going and people we're seeing...

    We went over to the youth center to help DH this week. Otherwise, close to home as usual.

    My favorite thing this week was...
    The beautiful weather that allowed us to do our schooling outside.  I am looking forward to making it a more regular activity.    

    What's working/not working for us...

    Everything seems to be running very smoothly, nothing I'd like to change.

    Homeschool questions/thoughts...
    Question: 
    Wondering how many of you attend a homeschool convention and what are your reasons for attending?

    A photo, video, link, or quote to share...



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    Hymn Study: Joy To The World

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    Module 2 Hymn Study (see this post)

    Everything you will need to complete this Hymn Study can be found by visiting this link at the Center for Church Music

    You will find background on the lyricist, sheet music, audio and a devotional.

    LISTEN HERE

    Notebooking


    Mini Books and Clipart for this Hymn
    (Lyricist and Composer book, words and clipart)



    Notebooking Pages By Jimmie at http://jimmiescollage.com



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