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Tips on keeping the younger sibling occupied during soccer

August 28, 2014 by Herchel Scruggs 5 Comments

With the start of the school year comes the start of the soccer season. Pork Chop, who's six now, has been playing since he was three or four.  Things have gotten easier since my kids both know what to expect when it comes to soccer practices and games. This year, there was a slight change to the routine; practices went from once a week to twice a week. And there are a few … [Read more...]

What do you mean it’s not because he’s left handed???

August 20, 2014 by Herchel Scruggs 10 Comments

L is for Lion printable, homeschool worksheet

So last week I started my left handed letter writing practice worksheet series but I am going have to call it "Learning with the Scruggbugs" or something similar from now on.  You see, I went to Open House last night and I learned something from another parent and my son's first grade teacher. The other mom was concerned because her child was still writing letters his … [Read more...]

Left handed learning: Letter practice Worksheet Z

August 13, 2014 by Herchel Scruggs 4 Comments

left handed, printable, homeschool freebie, homeschool, handwriting worksheet, letter practice

Somehow both of my kids ended up being lefties.  I blame it on the husband.  He is ambidextrous but started off left handed.  The nuns at his Catholic Elementary school didn't agree with his hand preference and trained him to use his right hand.  Now he can use both! My kids aren't going to be forced to learn how to use their right hands.  Though … [Read more...]

How to fake Mom confidence like a rockstar on the first day of Kindergarten

August 11, 2014 by Herchel Scruggs 49 Comments

I am sure you've seen all the posts about preparing your new  school-ager for the first day of kindergarten.  Those tips have been a great help. I remember the thoughts that ran through my head that last first day of kindergarten with my youngest. she knows my phone number she knows  how to put on her clothes unassisted after going to the restroom she knows to raise … [Read more...]

Kindergarten preparation with the Kids Academy Apps

August 10, 2014 by Herchel Scruggs Leave a Comment

Pea had a kindergarten pre-screening test last week.  The week up to it we focused on kindergarten preparation for her. I remember being so worried about Pork Chop's screening this time last year.  I was a nervous wreck but he did wonderfully.  The daycare that they attended, La Petite Academy, had an excellent curriculum.  It turned out that Pork Chop was well ahead of his … [Read more...]

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