Sneak Peeks

 We have just been getting our feet wet.

The Lesson Plan Binder has been my saving grace and the kids new work journals have been having an amazing effect. If your interested in knowing more about how this lesson plan binder plays out I would be happy to write more about it.

                                                                   

                                                                    

Science just kicked off for DJ this week. Ken not much science, but a whole lot of creative writing has been going on.

                                                                 

 They have binders too. The binder system has been amazing, it just took this familiy's organization system up a couple knotches. It is model of mine, they were intrigued by how all of my favorite things like Sharpies, scissors and glue sticks were in my pencil pouch right inside the binder. It would be an understatement to say that they love their personal pencil pouch with office supplies. 

                                                                    

                                                                   

We have been schooling away from home helping my mother with a health challenge. All is well ! We have embraced it and continue to pray. Now that my mom is home from the hospital we have entered into a new rhythm .....

History is up next. I made the Clock of Eras out of felt, I love the way it turned out. Math will come after History, actually they have been doing math while reviewing with beloved Life of Fred: Fractions (Ken) and Fractions Stories for DJ, but I mean Math with the Montessori materials. Reading and Writing with Brave Writer continues to be a success! We are just close to ending the first week of Arrow and Boomerang since we started in August(?). Did I mention that Ken has been writing a lot :)  

Well this post was suppose to be a sneak peek, in hopes that I could get ya'll to ask some questions. Go ahead. Ask away!

How Lip Balm Is Made

I really love experiments that makes us aware of our chemical senses. My two Making obsessions right now are making Do It Yourself Kits and Hands On Learning Kits. I put together a lip balm making activity to find out if it would be worth it to make a  boxed DIY Lip Balm Kit. I set this activity up for children who were between the ages of 6- 16, and they all enjoyed it for hours. I simply put the materials out on the table, and asked  if anyone wanted to make lip balm, they said  "Yes" and then I told them "Great- the stuff to make it is on the table".  Yes, it would of been easier to just give the kids the directions on How to Make Lip Balm, but I aim to involve discovery in our experiments.

                                                                       

They measured, read the labels on the ingredients, sniffed a lot, licked their lips, and made a whole lot of concoctions! When it was all done and over they knew how to make lip balm,, their way and that was the point. Success!