Homeschool
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Our 3rd Grade Homeschool Curriculum Picks
This summer, we have camped, traveled and explored Texas, but all good things must come to an end. 😉 This fall, I’m setting off to a new adventure, I will be homeschooling my 3rd grader. I’m excited and nervous about our upcoming year, and I think it’s going to be a memory maker! I’ve been researching and attending conventions preparing for this day for 5 years. We will have “structured” class Monday through Thursday with Friday open for “Life Lessons” and exploration. When life moves in a certain direction, so Real Posh Mom seems to follow. You can expect more homeschool posts from me, as I plan to share more…
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Our 2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum Picks
I have been homeschooling my oldest for a couple of years, and I have learned which curriculums work for our family. We will have “structured” class Monday through Thursday with Friday open for “Life Lessons” and exploration. Want to know what our curriculum plans are for the year? I’m sharing our 2nd grade homeschool curriculum picks! Language Arts Spell to Write and Read Vocabulary Rummy Roots Composition Institute of Excellence in Writing Reading and Literature Reading and literature is definitely an area where we have so much freedom as homeschoolers, and I plan on fully embracing it this year. We’ll be using Honey for a Child’s Heart for our literature journey,…
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Which School Is Right For Your Family?
It’s the time of the year which parents dread. No, I am not talking about taxes…I’m referring to school choices for the next year. Public school? Private school? Magnet school? Or homeschool? Personally, I do not think one is better than another, and my family have actually done them all. There are pros and cons on all, and here’s my breakdown. Public schools Public schools get their financing from local, state and federal government funds. In most cases, they must admit all students who live within the borders of their district. Magnet schools are highly competitive, highly selective public schools renowned for their special programs, superior facilities and high academic standards. They may specialize…
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The Very Hungry Caterpillars
My daughter loves butterflies. I decided that her first introduction to science observation would be the Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore. My Kindergarten scientist would have firsthand experience observing and studying the lifecycle of a butterfly in her own lab…her home. I found the kit on www.amazon.com. The kit comes with a coupon to redeem at www.insectlore.com for your caterpillars. The caterpillars were sent to me within a week. All five arrived in a small plastic container. We observed the growth of the caterpillar checking their progress daily. After a week, we saw them in their chrysalis. At that point, we extracted them from the plastic container and place them in the pop-up…
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Our Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum Picks
Education is very important to my husband and I. This fall, I’m setting off to a new adventure, I will be homeschooling my first-born, who is entering kindergarten. I’m excited and nervous about our upcoming year, and I think it’s going to be a memory maker! I’ve been researching and attending conventions preparing for this day for 2 years. I have read Cathy Duffy’s 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing the Right Curriculum and Approach for Your Child’s Learning Style. We will have “structured” class Monday through Thursday with Friday open for “Life Lessons” and exploration. Want to know what our curriculum plans are for the year? I’m sharing our…
