http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeschooling/2014/05/what-is-cinco-de-mayo/
Good explanation!
Videos on Mexico from the history channel! http://www.history.com/topics/mexico
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/elibrary/mexico-the-country.html
Watch and read the book above-
Answer the following questions-
Where is Mexico?______________________________________________
What are the natural resources?
____________________________________________________________
What are the exports?___________________________________________
What language is spoken?________________________________________
What is the environment in Mexico?_________________________________
What colors are in the flag?________________________________________
What is the capital city?__________________________________________
How many pesos in our dollar?_____________________________________
Visit this link: http://www.makingfriends.com/friends/f+fiesta.htm
and make some dolls in traditional fiesta attire!
Let's do some cooking and planning! http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/holidays-and-entertaining/holidays/cincodemayo.aspx
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
Valentines Day project!
I found this craft on: http://thecraftyclassroom.com/2012/02/06/love-bible-verses-for-children/
It was a great way to incorporate some fine motor activity with a Bible lesson. I had the kids cut out the hearts and then we took turns reading the verses and discussing what they mean.
It was a great way to incorporate some fine motor activity with a Bible lesson. I had the kids cut out the hearts and then we took turns reading the verses and discussing what they mean.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Friday, July 11, 2014
Unique kids and the journey
So, obviously I have not been very active on this blog lately. We decided to take a break for the summer. I have next years curriculum planned out (I will post about that later). But I have some things on my mind and I decided to air them out here.
When I first became aware that my son had learning disabilities and dyspraxia I was on a mission to fix him! I had a diagnosis and recommendations and I was going to get him into OT and extra classes and tutoring and whatever else I could! We got an IEP and got into SPED in public school, we started OT and by golly things were going to get rolling.
Then it started to become evident that my daughter had some problems as well, next came the diagnosis of developmental coordination disorder and sensory processing disorder, so now, with spd and dcd we needed another IEP along with ST and OT.
I bought tons of books, all the best ones, and ran myself ragged taking both kids to multiple therapy appointments weekly. I joined all of the online support groups for all of these diagnoses and read and typed and read some more.......
And you know what conclusion I have come to? My kids are unique, they have their quirks and they struggle in certain areas, but this is not a race. This is not something that I can take them to multiple appointments to fix! It is who they are!
Luckily along this journey we decided to homeschool, so I can look at each one individually and tailor a program to focus on fine motor and gross motor, core strength and visual processing. I can work daily with my daughter on being over sensitive and finding coping mechanisms. But this is a life long journey, not a race with a finish line like I had originally thought. I can incorporate these needed skills into daily activities and lessons. We can participate in extra curricular sports and classes for my son, and smaller more individualized activities for my daughter who struggles with the sensory part of big groups. But it doesn't always have to be medicalized! (not sure that is a word).
I just get frustrated when I go on these boards lately and see so many parents obsessed with the labels, is it ADHD or maybe OCD? We have this diagnosis, maybe I should go back to the doctor and get a different one because that one doesn't fit. I absolutely believe that these are all very valid conditions and diagnoses, but even with a valid diagnosis no two kids will have the exact same behaviors or issues or even respond to the same treatment or therapy. I just want to encourage all of us to look at our kids individually! Whether they have a condition or diagnosis or are just a little quirky! Just help them where they need help! Don't focus so much on the label and the recommended treatment for that label that we forget they are individuals and are on a life long journey...........
Not sure any of that made sense. But I am done now. =) Here is a great picture I found on facebook that I wanted to share, this kind of sums it up very well!
Then it started to become evident that my daughter had some problems as well, next came the diagnosis of developmental coordination disorder and sensory processing disorder, so now, with spd and dcd we needed another IEP along with ST and OT.
I bought tons of books, all the best ones, and ran myself ragged taking both kids to multiple therapy appointments weekly. I joined all of the online support groups for all of these diagnoses and read and typed and read some more.......
And you know what conclusion I have come to? My kids are unique, they have their quirks and they struggle in certain areas, but this is not a race. This is not something that I can take them to multiple appointments to fix! It is who they are!
Luckily along this journey we decided to homeschool, so I can look at each one individually and tailor a program to focus on fine motor and gross motor, core strength and visual processing. I can work daily with my daughter on being over sensitive and finding coping mechanisms. But this is a life long journey, not a race with a finish line like I had originally thought. I can incorporate these needed skills into daily activities and lessons. We can participate in extra curricular sports and classes for my son, and smaller more individualized activities for my daughter who struggles with the sensory part of big groups. But it doesn't always have to be medicalized! (not sure that is a word).
I just get frustrated when I go on these boards lately and see so many parents obsessed with the labels, is it ADHD or maybe OCD? We have this diagnosis, maybe I should go back to the doctor and get a different one because that one doesn't fit. I absolutely believe that these are all very valid conditions and diagnoses, but even with a valid diagnosis no two kids will have the exact same behaviors or issues or even respond to the same treatment or therapy. I just want to encourage all of us to look at our kids individually! Whether they have a condition or diagnosis or are just a little quirky! Just help them where they need help! Don't focus so much on the label and the recommended treatment for that label that we forget they are individuals and are on a life long journey...........
Not sure any of that made sense. But I am done now. =) Here is a great picture I found on facebook that I wanted to share, this kind of sums it up very well!
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
Another adventure and MORE unit study material!
So, today we decided to go to a local forested area to explore. I just love being in the middle of a forest, there is something so peaceful!
So, this particular area is known for it's trails and a lot of mountain bikers go through here. Someone has done a great job of building these little wooden bridges and paths all through the area, over creeks, in between trees etc. The kids LOVED running through the trails and bridges and it was so good for their balance and gross motor skills.
While we were exploring I looked down into a creek bed and saw an odd shaped rock! I picked it up and it looks like it may be a native american nutting stone or grinding stone! I was so excited!
So, now, second on my list for unit studies after the caterpillar, is the native american culture and history in our area! Take a look below!
So, this particular area is known for it's trails and a lot of mountain bikers go through here. Someone has done a great job of building these little wooden bridges and paths all through the area, over creeks, in between trees etc. The kids LOVED running through the trails and bridges and it was so good for their balance and gross motor skills.
While we were exploring I looked down into a creek bed and saw an odd shaped rock! I picked it up and it looks like it may be a native american nutting stone or grinding stone! I was so excited!
So, now, second on my list for unit studies after the caterpillar, is the native american culture and history in our area! Take a look below!
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