My seven year old loves to do math assignments. His math homework us always done quickly and accurately. However, his spelling and English homework always take us much longer. He completes it accurately and correctly but slowly...because he spends so much time complaining about how much he dislikes it. I get it. In this day and age we spend more time pounding out words on … [Read more...]
What sibling rivalry?
The other day, I was watching tv and folding laundry while the kids were watching a cartoon in the bedroom. As I was grumbling at my least favorite household chore in the world, I heard little voices raised in anger. Followed by a small crash. Then a loud screech. Followed by a boyish umphhhh and a little girly scream. So I took a deep breath and yelled, "Both … [Read more...]
Made with Love this Christmas and the Family Fun Friday Linkup
I love making memories with my family. Each ornament we make will be a memory captured for us to look back on in the years to come. We have fun as a family and create as a family. My kids inspire almost all of my crafts. Recently, we shared our Minecraft ornament and our scented Christmas tree. This week's Family Fun Friday Features are all DIY Christmas Crafts and … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving proper nouns and editing with free printable worksheet
When I volunteered in Pork Chop's class last week, I happened to walk in during a teacher led discussion on proper nouns. It was obviously not the first time the teacher had explained what a proper noun was to the class--and they just weren't getting it. Pork Chop's teacher is the kind of teacher that expects success from her students and they love her for it. She doesn't … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving 1st Grade Editing Printable
Do you worry about your kids' critical thinking skills? It's natural to want your children to be equipped to handle the world as best as they can be. Children learn critical reading and writing skills in the first grade. That is why I supplement my son's magnet school education with extra practice at home. Plus, he gets bored and likes doing worksheets. I know, it's … [Read more...]