Reminder from the Calendar of firetime http://groups.yahoo.com/group/firetime/cal Firetime Friends Monday April 3, 2006 10:00 pm - 10:00 pm (This event repeats...
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Hi All, Currently gathering resource ideas for a unit study on weather with 3 yo dd, 6 yo ds, and 9 yo ds. Any favorite link/book/field trip recommendations?...
Tina, I did a sixth grade weather unit with my son and we loved it. I got most of the materials from the weather channel's web site. It had worksheets for...
Field trip idea: Go to your local news station and take a tour of the weather area. Our local news stations often give tours for the weather department. After...
Hi Diane, Is it called "The Weather Classroom"? Following your suggestion, I googled the Weather Channel and that sounded closest to what you were describing. ...
Yes, that's it. I took a look and the site has changed since we used it. You'll probably have to register as a teacher to access the lesson plans. You may...
We had a great experience doing an umplanned unit on weather after reading the wonderful book: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. There is also a sequel...
Oh, thank you, Cindy! What a feast of resources. We've had that book for a few years, and everyone enjoys it so much that I was planning to include it just for...
Reminder from the Calendar of firetime http://groups.yahoo.com/group/firetime/cal Firetime Friends Monday April 10, 2006 10:00 pm - 10:00 pm (This event...
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My name is Kecia and dh is Paul. We have one son Brandon 11yo. We are a military family station in Alaska. It is a wonderful state for hsers with so many...
Oh wonderful resource ones: I am looking for play scripts. Preferably a play that takes place in the middle ages. I have been hard pressed to find anything...
Hi everyone, Maybe it's spring fever. Maybe it's end of the year burnout. But, I'm just feeling depleted of ideas and motivation. My son is not interesting...
Reminder from the Calendar of firetime http://groups.yahoo.com/group/firetime/cal Firetime Friends Monday April 17, 2006 10:00 pm - 10:00 pm (This event...
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Hi Kecia. Welcome to the group. I'm Diane. Mom to Tony, 14. We live in Georgia. We've been homeschooling for three years now. We use unit studies and...
We get the magazine Junior Scholastic. It has a short historical play in each issue. Maybe you could access them at Scholastic's web site. Diane Oh wonderful...
Hi Kecia, Welcome to the group. My dh of nearly 12 years and I have been hsing our 3 dc ( 3 yo dd, 6 yo ds, and 9 yo ds) since the first one arrived. We're...
MaryEllen, Check out http://www.playbooks.com/index.htm Their plays are color- coded for each part and they have several reading levels available, and even...
Thank you to all who gave such wonderful ideas for my son who wants to be a vet. My husband and I were able to take him to Purdue Univ. (one hour drive from...
That is so cool! I love hearing stories like this! Keep it up! We were able to get the 4H books without being in 4H. Have you checked to see if you can simply...
Reminder from the Calendar of firetime http://groups.yahoo.com/group/firetime/cal Firetime Friends Monday April 24, 2006 10:00 pm - 10:00 pm (This event...
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Hi, I just reread my copy of Terri's book and am inspired once again. I was just wondering what a "firetime" day looks like at your house? I tend to cling to...
Hi, We are a family of redheads from Central Alabama. My sons are 7,9,12 and 16. I have been a fan of Terri's for years. I read all her books when we first...
Welcome Lori I can not answer your questions our dc are 11 yods and 10 yodd we live in NC mts. I hope you will join us at www.homeschoolchat.us at 10 PM EST on...
Well, that is just too weird. I'm from "central" AL too, and my name is also Lori! I don't have 4 boys though, just one beautiful brunette little girl who's...
Hi Lori, I'm Diane. I homeschool my 14 yo son and we're finishing our third year. I know what you mean about burnout. I'm looking forward to a break over...
Does anyone have a home based business they work while schooling? How do you manage? I have a new business and would like ideas on how to include the kids and...
Hi Lynelle, How old are your children? Do any of them still nap? What about a quiet time each day? I can help you with this if you give me more info :) ...
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I'm doing Arbonne too!!! I love it! It's going to help me get to a place where I can once again be home with my children. I think it's one of the best home...
Hi Lynelle: I help my husband run a business from home. We own a plumbing contracting company (doing new residential construction work). We've been in...