tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.comments2022-11-06T01:24:03.563-07:00Homeschooling ReconstructionMyriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-35070078563296324262014-04-03T13:40:58.327-07:002014-04-03T13:40:58.327-07:00Dear Mami, thank you for your post! I felt it was ...Dear Mami, thank you for your post! I felt it was a way to remember her and for her to not just "be forgotten".<br /><br />Love You!!Myriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-45919143845091054622014-04-03T11:36:23.031-07:002014-04-03T11:36:23.031-07:00Dear Myriam my lovely daughter,
I was very moved ...Dear Myriam my lovely daughter,<br /><br />I was very moved by your post about Astrid, my previous neighbor. She was a very nice lady that everybody liked. It is like you say, her disappearance is unbelievable and mysterious, as nobody who knew her has ever heard any news. <br /><br />I pray for her and can only hope, that she is happy where she is now<br /><br />Your mumHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06706659244697960599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-72946328734595579372013-01-29T21:22:57.413-08:002013-01-29T21:22:57.413-08:00Hi Calyn, good for you, I'm sure the craft act...Hi Calyn, good for you, I'm sure the craft activity took the tension off your day.. I did feel that lack of enthusiasm after our winter break!! But well, here we are and from the time I wrote the post to now I do feel more confident again "thank God" !! haha.. I'm reading Catherine Levison's Book at the time called a Charlotte Mason Education and it is a great reminder how easy teaching can be for the kids to still learn so much <br /><br />Good luck to you as well, and thank you for stopping by!<br />Myriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-17040827590171325242013-01-29T20:54:03.646-08:002013-01-29T20:54:03.646-08:00Hi Heather *again, smile* first of all congratulat...Hi Heather *again, smile* first of all congratulations on the decision to homeschool your kids! I love teaching them, doing research, prepare the lessons etc. my kids are my career and so my time is well invested :-) I was okay with my first one and having my second boy in grade K now I found out that he's very challenging to teach, i.e. anything I'd do with him just is boring .. even cutting glueing, etc. It's a challenge to find the best way to meet him halfway and keep studying exciting but a challenge I know is absolutely worth it :-) <br /><br />thank you for stopping byMyriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-11184020935985261182013-01-29T20:45:08.318-08:002013-01-29T20:45:08.318-08:00Hi Heather, ah how cute. I can imagine for your da...Hi Heather, ah how cute. I can imagine for your daughter to love her chicks ! We have ours since last fall and didn't bring them up ourself just because it wasn't possible time wise but we so enjoy watching them which we call: watching a Chickflick. They were brought up by people with kids and so they're tame and great to handle. Myriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-69398248607061026222013-01-29T20:42:16.143-08:002013-01-29T20:42:16.143-08:00Thank you Mystika :-) we had it built fool proof t...Thank you Mystika :-) we had it built fool proof to make sure nothing can get into the coop. My husband and I painted it and I put a fancy touch to it with the green color. It did come out nice, and we are having a blast with the chickens!Myriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-78925693040576691662013-01-29T18:21:41.153-08:002013-01-29T18:21:41.153-08:00Oh my goodness, what a cute chicken coop! I love...Oh my goodness, what a cute chicken coop! I love it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14596119915366833694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-68676132304651478102013-01-29T13:53:30.041-08:002013-01-29T13:53:30.041-08:00We have a serious case of 'post-holiday humdru...We have a serious case of 'post-holiday humdrum' ourselves. I spent more the week looking for better options. Math has been the worst. I can get creative with a lot of it, but right now we are working on memorizing addition facts and there's not much more to be done with that. I did pick up some window markers I was going to let the boys have free reign of the sliding door writing their own math practice (well, tris will be, trace will just be scribbling). Today I am exhausted and about an hour ago I called a halt to the day's plans and got out some scrap paper/foam, glitter glue, kids sissors and paint brushes and let them have free reign. Not so much a lesson, just art time lol.... and some very sparkly boys.Jlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086634026504176115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-59552708598114487992013-01-29T02:45:50.660-08:002013-01-29T02:45:50.660-08:00We got chickens last spring, and absolutely love t...We got chickens last spring, and absolutely love them! They are my daughter's pets, and she lovingly cares for them and picks them up like they are her babies :-)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261179479821073705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-37806495011793586712013-01-29T02:44:24.861-08:002013-01-29T02:44:24.861-08:00I feel like it is so easy to be overwhelmed with h...I feel like it is so easy to be overwhelmed with homeschooling. This is our first year really "doing school." Although, it changes daily what it actually looks like. My kids are still quite small, 4 and 2, so I am trying to stay mainly with an interest led approach. Oh, I still have a curriculum, we use Sonlight which is a literature based curriculum because my kids love listening to stories. But, I try to seek out what is interesting to them. I want them to have a love of learning, and want them to seek out information to help themselves. <br /><br />As far as crafty stuff goes, I realized early on that my kids don't want to hear my perfectly laid out plan for a craft, they want to get messy, they want to experiment and do it themselves. I find that they have more fun, are occupied longer, and enjoy the experience more if I just put out some supplies and say, have at it! I don't put everything out at once, but I do let them create how they want. As long as they aren't repainting the walls, I am happy :-)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261179479821073705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-68229917771001248292012-12-18T23:03:57.766-08:002012-12-18T23:03:57.766-08:00Thank you for stopping by, it's very true I ha...Thank you for stopping by, it's very true I have been working mainly on homeschooling the boys. I made some changes here and there and I am spending some precious "Me" time. You know when I write it is nice if someone leaves a comment but I enjoy just the writing part as well. I wish I had a bit more free time to work on my blog when I have ideas of what to write.. anyway there's so much to be thankful for so ..<br /><br />Keep your blog up, and keep up the writing !<br />MyriamMyriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-35058291954822258642012-12-18T22:52:50.362-08:002012-12-18T22:52:50.362-08:00if you don't work on your blog, i think you wo...if you don't work on your blog, i think you worked on your real life and maked it better :)<br />i contiue my english writing practice after long pause. but without readers and comments on my posts writing is so boring :(<br />even photos - whiout comments :(Highlanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019796164956686442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-68569503822468919782012-11-20T13:49:35.100-08:002012-11-20T13:49:35.100-08:00What a terrible thing to have happen, especially w...What a terrible thing to have happen, especially with your children present! I am glad there was a positive experience and interaction to counter the negative one. I just stopped by from the homeschool hop and wanted to say hello and send you best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving!Jessie @ Dream and Differhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220863947282041930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-27820955400436661792012-09-20T20:50:55.932-07:002012-09-20T20:50:55.932-07:00Hi Jessica,
Thank you for your encouraging words ...Hi Jessica, <br />Thank you for your encouraging words :-) one of the reactions that do effect me is this open ignorance people have at times, and how they don't care about peoples feelings. Ah well, may Allah/God make the Good prevail for all of us!! <br /><br />Myriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-36204195562850972912012-09-20T14:37:42.264-07:002012-09-20T14:37:42.264-07:00Wow Myriam thanks for sharing. We live in a broke...Wow Myriam thanks for sharing. We live in a broken world and some poeple are so broken that they will inexcusably project that brokenness on innocent strangers. So sorry that happened.<br /><br />I too agree with the man that you have a deep strength that others admire!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your heart!<br /><br />JessicaJessica Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211992760704660463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-63736263153241251032012-09-20T09:17:06.632-07:002012-09-20T09:17:06.632-07:00Thank you Jason, yes there are great and so many r...Thank you Jason, yes there are great and so many resources out there. I have not specifically checked out alpha omega, I get most of our books from the local library or our resource center that belongs to the school. Myriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-20103236894363292562012-09-20T05:33:24.572-07:002012-09-20T05:33:24.572-07:00That's nice! Definitely many kids would like t...That's nice! Definitely many kids would like the way you present it. I heard that at <a href="http://lighthousehomeschoolresources.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=207" rel="nofollow">alpha omega publications</a> were presented many books and materials that could even improve everyone. I'm sure it really helps. Thanks for this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181196602536935319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-13898935994287324042012-06-16T10:11:59.673-07:002012-06-16T10:11:59.673-07:00Hi Roan,
thank you for your detailed reply!! I us...Hi Roan, <br />thank you for your detailed reply!! I use so many extra books to teach my boys and we all love reading.. I will definitely check out your resources.Myriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-50341670368352602852012-06-15T04:35:30.052-07:002012-06-15T04:35:30.052-07:00Hi Myriam!
You asked me (in a comment about me pos...Hi Myriam!<br />You asked me (in a comment about me post on 10 reasons my kids like being homeschooled on The Homeschool Classroom) about living books.<br /><br />I use Sonlight curriculum, and it is full of living, real books! You can check out their website for more details. www.sonlight.com<br /><br />I have also used a book called All Through the Ages (by I think Miller?) which is book of lists of real books divided into historical time period.<br /><br />Enjoy!Roanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267573890805062760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-84537795940529583852012-05-31T00:58:59.327-07:002012-05-31T00:58:59.327-07:00Wa alaykum Salam Serena, I know what you mean abou...Wa alaykum Salam Serena, I know what you mean about the comprehension issue.. Leap Creature was reading very early which made it very easy for me and he still loves to read but now it's time to step it up a notch and getting out of that comfort zone of "just" reading.. Wow sounds like you and the girls are doing great!! I've realized that I'm such a comparing "freak" that I have to stop caring about where exactly the boys are at. All I know is that we're somewhat ahead and the feedback is always great lol.. That's good enough for me. Also our math program is based on A,B,C etc not after grade levels, thank God that helps lol..Myriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-54208080317444156492012-05-30T13:43:17.235-07:002012-05-30T13:43:17.235-07:00Assalamu alaykum!
We love getting new curriculum ...Assalamu alaykum!<br /><br />We love getting new curriculum too - ours doesn't typically arrive until July. This year both Halimah and Aaliyah will be starting French - so I'm very excited about that! <br /><br />The important thing about reading/language arts is reading comprehension. While I believe it's great for kids to be able to read about their grade level - the problem of reading appropriateness arises (as the reading material for higher reading levels is not usually age appropriate - or the meaning/comprehension of what is being read is lost). <br /><br />I'm going to spend the summer working on Aaliyah's spelling - she did less than I expect from her... but, on the bright side - she's reading a LOT more than she did in years past (at least 1-2 books a day). :D<br /><br />Halimah is close to finishing her 1st grade math, science and history... so we're going to work on finishing those subjects over the summer (these are her favorite subjects - so she won't mind doing school at all). It's exciting because she'll be nearly an entire year ahead (second grade)! :D <br /><br />Homeschooling makes all of these things possible!Serena Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411156406585725029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-63262997272350973662012-05-28T11:48:02.085-07:002012-05-28T11:48:02.085-07:00thank you !! I will definitely come around wassala...thank you !! I will definitely come around wassalamu alaykumMyriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-59086636908967672482012-05-10T08:15:19.922-07:002012-05-10T08:15:19.922-07:00LOL - I know exactly what you mean... I feel like ...LOL - I know exactly what you mean... I feel like I do a gazillion things too but I still find time for ME! Of course, this involves letting the kids do a bit more computer/iPad time than I would like - but it's the only way I can survive madness! :D<br /><br />We finish on the 30th of this month and I sooooooo can't wait for summer break. Already mentally planning things to do during the summer break! YAY!<br /><br />PS. I couldn't believe that was a real photo at first - it just was TOO amazing! I went through your uncle's other photos and they are absolutely breathtaking. Subhan'Allah the beauty of Allah's creation!Serena Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411156406585725029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-66947150648578335092012-04-21T10:29:00.476-07:002012-04-21T10:29:00.476-07:00wa alaykum Salam, JazakiLlahu Khair and thank you ...wa alaykum Salam, JazakiLlahu Khair and thank you for stopping by and sure, looking forward to visiting your blog.Myriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039028712716263912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001837871667141775.post-86663112263356091962012-04-21T09:36:04.793-07:002012-04-21T09:36:04.793-07:00Asalamu alaikum thank you for sharing, a good read...Asalamu alaikum thank you for sharing, a good read, feel free to visit my new bloglet "A Good Friend"ireminisceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426552806097147196noreply@blogger.com