Deuteronomy 6:6-7

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. ~ Deuteronomy 6:6-7


Wednesday, September 30, 2020

My Teaching Library - A Crew Review

 Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.









This year has been quite the adventure for well, everyone, hasn't it? Homeschooling has seen an incredible jump in numbers, as circumstances forced many families to lock down and stay close to home. Whether you find yourself a newbie, navigating the unfamiliar of curriculum and schedules, or a seasoned veteran, we can all agree that resources that work for a wide range of ages within a family are always welcomed with enthusiasm! This past month, we were pleased to have been given a year's access to the Download Club membership from My Teaching Library to use and review.

My Teaching Library provides downloads of educational resources for homeschooling families and teachers for grades PreK through 12. They offer two ways of accessing their products, through individual purchase or through a membership ( annual or lifetime). A membership is definitely the most cost effective choice, and at $45 per year, it's a bargain. There are THOUSANDS of materials to download, which makes me giddy with excitement! Please note though, that the purchase of a download or membership limits use to one single teacher or family, for use within one household or classroom setting. The license you receive when purchasing a single download or membership is not transferable.





Resources are available for the following subjects:
Arts, Electives, Languages, Science, Character Education, Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies.
Other topics include:
Skills and Concepts, Family and Home, Seasonal Themes, Interactive Learning, Instructional Videos, Classroom Management, Monthly Topics, Holiday Themes, Puzzles and Games, Skills Review Packets, Instructional PowerPoint.

There are various ways to find what you're looking for. Search the site by grade, subject, or miscellaneous topic.
I'm not sure what you think of when you hear of a resource that offers educational downloads. Personally, I think of extra worksheets, puzzles, and other things along those lines, which are great. But My Teaching Library doesn't limit their selections to only the "extras". They also offer full blown curriculum and books. My daughters are teens, and as I searched the high school selections, I was impressed to find full stories, curriculum, and instructional guides for all sorts of electives and home economics subjects.







Math can be a bit of a headache for us, so finding Algebra helps, in a full book, as well as in a sheet with various algebraic expressions was a helpful find for us. 
We've been studying the American Revolution for History, and a book about Paul Revere thrilled me! Home Economics resources that we've been exploring on this site have included an instructional guide to knitting and crocheting, and a book called The American Frugal Housewife. Several of the titles that we've discovered are older, written in the early 1900's, and the vocabulary and content definitely reflect the times of those specific times in History. I love getting a glimpse into what was important to people at that time.










My Teaching Library is a treasure trove of helps for any and every family. You'll find something for every age. They say that resources go up to grade 12, but adults will benefit and enjoy many of the downloads as well. I really love this site a lot, and it will be in regular use in our studies. I find that even some of the selections that are really aimed at younger students are still fun for me, and for my daughters, particularly the holiday topics, and parts of the copywork that have memory verses. Those would be great to cut apart, laminate, and maybe embellish with ribbon for pretty little bookmarks.







You can do a sort of "try before you buy" with this resource by visiting their website and trying some of their freebies. Please check them out!





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Saturday, September 26, 2020

Crosby & Chloe

 I was browsing my photos and came across some cute pics of my pups sooo, I thought I’d share a few of them with you 😁


Chloe looks like she’s done with the day in this pic.


                  A slightly smug look from Crosby.


She’s happiest when she’s got a blanket to snuggle.


                          Caught stealing a chip.



                               Nighty night Crosby.



                               Pretty little Chloe.



Friday, September 25, 2020

Band is Back

 




Oh my goodness. When I look back at the photo above, from 5 years ago, I can't believe so much time has passed. Five years ago, my girlies joined a local homeschool band which kindled in them, a love for music. It's been a great experience for them. The families are wonderful, and my daughters have cultivated some fantastic friendships. 

The arrival of Covid put a damper on things for awhile, causing most everything, including band, to be canceled for a time. Happily, with some restrictions, precautions, and social distancing, band is back for this year. What a grand reunion it was this week for all of the students. It's nice to have a small piece of "normal" back in our lives. Here's to a great band year!

Sunday, September 20, 2020

A Dog and His Popcorn

 



That cute little dog featured in the photo above is our little buddy, Crosby. He is a lover of many things- walks, the backyard, a cozy blanket, and...snacks. Crosby loves a good snack.

Two of his favorite munchies are crackers, and popcorn. Now, I prefer to discourage Crosby from begging, so for the most part, he knows that hovering near me while I’m eating is useless. My husband on the other hand, is a soft touch, and despite my protests, always has a treat for him. 

My 14 year old and I were sitting on the couch, watching tv, and eating Skinny Pop popcorn. Crosby didn’t bother with me, and when I heard him crunching something on the floor, I figured that a stray piece of popcorn had found its way to the floor.

Over the course of the next few minutes, he continued to enjoy several more pieces. I became suspicious, wondering if my daughter had accidentally spilled the bag on the floor. So I looked over, just in time to watch Crosby stick his head into the Skinny Pop bag, and carefully pull out one single popcorn kernel! I didn’t stop him, and he repeated this at least 3 more times. The stinker! 

The funniest part was how careful he was in pulling out each piece 😂 It didn’t take any time to decide that the bag of popcorn was now all for Crosby. Our little guy is too much!

Thursday, September 17, 2020

End of Summer






 I can’t believe that this next week will officially bring in the Fall season. We’ve been cleaning up our yard and garden these past few weeks. 

I was so excited to successfully grow artichokes in our garden this year. We’ve held off the clean up of those, as their end of the season growth is so pretty. Here are a few photos of them in their prime, and then as they go to seed.












Monday, September 14, 2020

BORED

 






How many times have you heard, “I’m bored!”, from your kids? This is a great way to teach your children how to occupy themselves. Would you change any of the letters?

Sunday, September 6, 2020