In light of my discovery that a significant amount of Astrophysicists have dyslexia, I decided to start our year studying Galileo. Of course you don't have to have dyslexia to study Galileo, nor do you have to have dyslexia to use this lesson block. This block can also be adapted to any age, many of the … Continue reading Using Galileo to Study Astronomy, Math, History and Physics
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Third Grade Curriculum – September
I will try to get next month up before we start, we started the last week of August. Here is an overview of what I hope to accomplish in the month of September. Click here for an example of our schedule in google docs, please feel free to use it and then fill in the … Continue reading Third Grade Curriculum – September
The First Day of Our Homeschool Rhythm
It's not always easy to practice what you preach. I put up a good fight, and tried to keep our rhythm this summer. Somewhere in the middle of July, it became a free for all. So of course I was concerned as we geared up for Day one. No need. Our day started Sunday night. … Continue reading The First Day of Our Homeschool Rhythm
Great Winter Activity
I really don't like winter. Really. I dislike being cold more than I dislike brussel sprouts. Well, maybe not. So, I am often encouraging my boy to play outside, in the cold, without me. Even though his skin doesn't like the cold, he loves the cold. He claims he wants to live in Alaska. On … Continue reading Great Winter Activity
Dr Isaiah releases some oxygen
So this week my son has become re-fascinated with VideoScience by Science House. They have an app for your iPad or phone, and they also have the website, that I have linked to. I have mentioned in previous posts on Break the Parenting Mold, that Isaiah has a fascination with combustion. I have often wondered … Continue reading Dr Isaiah releases some oxygen
Homeschooling My Way 