Posted in Anna, writing on Aug 22nd, 2012 3 Comments »
Anna wrote the first chapter of a fabulous new book today. Here’s the very start of it…. Samantha looked over her shoulder at the lake. Fog hung over it like a velvet curtain. She knew it would lift soon and she would see her enemies running at her. She dashed through the trees. If it [...]
Posted in Middle school, plans for the day, science, Teens and high school, writing on Apr 11th, 2012 2 Comments »
I emailed this to Victoria and Anna this morning… Today’s assignment (due by Thursday midnight): Go to this web site on genetics. Look around and learn a lot. Play games and interact with it. Write me a paper about genetics with a minimum of 500 words (you can cut and paste it here to get [...]
Posted in Book Recommendations, freebies, math, pictures, writing on May 24th, 2011 No Comments »
We’ve been so busy! Here’s 10 words and phrases to describe life here lately: Gardens Old friends Test prep Hiking Math discoveries Cleaning Photography Laughter Playing outside Reading And 10 pics… And a few links… 25 Free math sites for games, challenges, worksheets and more 25 Free writing sites for prompts, exercises, lesson plans and [...]
Posted in science, Victoria, writing on Sep 14th, 2010 No Comments »
I asked the girls to write me up a short report on one of a few different questions, and one of them was how glass was made. Victoria chose that one and here’s her report (with photos she found and included). In case you were wondering! Glass making was invented by people around 3000 BC. [...]
Posted in Anna, writing on Apr 28th, 2010 4 Comments »
Anna has started writing a new book and she gave me permission to share the first paragraph here… Lightning Strikes the Innocent There I stood, only twelve, yet alone. The storms happened what seemed like every day but this one had been different. My family was having a family barbecue when the sky turned gray. [...]
Posted in Funnies, Grammar, writing on Apr 14th, 2010 3 Comments »
Not only is this often funny but it’s a great way to learn the rules with the kids. I’m guilty of a few of these! HOW TO WRITE GOOD by Frank L. Visco My several years in the word game have learnt me several rules: Avoid alliteration. Always. Prepositions are not words to end sentences [...]
Posted in Jack, writing on Mar 23rd, 2010 2 Comments »
We are carrying on with our week of poetry and I have so many pictures and poems and other stuff to share. I wanted to post this quickly because it’s short and it’s one thing I have time for though. Yesterday Jack asked if I’d go outside and write “mom and me” poetry with him. [...]
Posted in art, Jack, writing on Mar 23rd, 2010 1 Comment »
I asked Jack to write a one page story tonight and this is what he wrote. He decided to illustrate it too. I had to share it. Mr. Handsome Book I’m Mr. Handsome and I live in a red house. I go to a large building. I mix paint at the Paint Inc every day. [...]
Posted in writing on Mar 13th, 2010 10 Comments »
Wow. I got a rather lengthy comment today from a reader who took offense at a post I wrote last September about our nation’s move towards eliminating cursive writing lessons. Apparently the lack of cursive lessons will mean that we can’t communicate in other countries, will be unable to write receipts if the power goes [...]
Posted in cool sites, Daily log, geography, Goals, writing on Jan 14th, 2010 3 Comments »
Done today: Read fun books with Jack Read science/body book with Jack Played HyperDash with Jack Victoria wrote a letter, I proofed it Vitamins and supplements to all the kids Victoria researched patents and inventions Anna read (she’s sick today) Jack read on his own Various people read to Alex Daryl taught Anna to play [...]
