At the beginning of this week we enjoyed playing games on Sunday, the last of the snow before it melted later in the week, and the warmer weather ushered in more walks around our neighborhood.
Our Homeschool Resources
January's Book: Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North
January's Theme: Arctic hares, Arctic foxes, caribou, and snowflakes through Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North Bookish Adventure Guide
Morning Basket: Our morning basket is the first thing we do each school morning. Inside our basket, I have tucked resources that we read, recite, and memorize.
- The Big Picture of the Bible Flashcards
- Presidents Fandex
- United States of American Fandex
- Easy-for-Me Bible and we are reading through this reading plan
- Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day
- Snow-Flakes by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow included in our Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North Guide
Individual Studies: A few times a week I spend one-on-one time with each of my kids focusing on their skill-depending topics (math, reading, writing, etc). Here are the resources we use:
- Noah - Math with Confidence, Cursive, Typing, Piano
- Maple - Math with Confidence, Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
- Olive - I have adapted our much beloved Memoria Press Preschool guide. I am using the same framework found in the guide with new books. I use the Delightful Reading Kit: Playing with Letters and Sounds and Preschool Math at Home.
Extracurriculars: Science experiments with our Magic School Bus Chemistry Lab, family walks, a trip to the game store to play games with our friends, and a playdate.
Bed Time Read Aloud: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (The Illustrated Edition)
Our Dinners
Saturday - Burritos
Sunday - MYO Pizza
Tuesday - IP Pot Roast, carrots, onions, baked potatoes, green beans, and gravy
Wednesday - Old Bay Chicken Wings, fries, veggies
Thursday - Red Curry Noodles with Shrimp
Friday - Rotisserie chicken, waffle fries, broccoli
Book Corner
For the first time ever my reading goal is to read LESS books. Instead of spending the year going from book to book, I want to spend this year re-reading books. Re-reading books helps us become better readers, deepens our understanding, and is comforting and enjoyable.
Unsouled: I finished this 12-book fantasy series last week and I'm starting over at the beginning for a cozy re-read. I'm already getting more out of it (not reading for plot) and I understand the world and how things work. (Available for free on KindleUnlimited)
The Enchanted Hour: If you need motivation for reading aloud to your children this is the book for you. Filled with scientific studies and beautiful prose this book is inspirational.
The Open-Air Life: This is the perfect next read for There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather. It will convince you to get outside and let time in nature improve your life.
Empire of Pain: This is a re-read for me as well, as I am leading my book club's discussion next month and wanted to refresh my memory on this fantastic and horrifying read.
This Week's Favorites
Boody Bamboo Full Brief Underwear - This is by far my favorite everyday, casual underwear. I have a strong resistance to wear anything that is remotely uncomfortable, even if it looks nice on me. These undies are super soft, comfortable, and have a barely-there feeling.
Short-Sleeve Bodysuit (not thongs!) - I've been hesitant on buying bodysuits because as I mentioned above I hate uncomfortable things and it seemed like most bodysuits come in thongs. This set comes in 5 amazing colors, is not a thong style, and is super soft.
Thank Me Later Blurring Primer - This primer is dreamy and creamy. I always put it under my foundation and it works like a charm! A little goes a long way, plus it is SPF 30!
