Middleschool math roundup! These are the resources we've been using, and will continue to use, for our middle school years. One thing I always look for in mathematics curriculum is that it builds on concepts, doesn't jump around, and that it is hands on. Daily Mental Math: I added Daily Mental Math by Hana from … Continue reading Middle School Math Roundup
Early elementary math roundup! I'm cleaning out our cupboards and thought I'd share the math resources I used in our earlier years, grades one through three. They are pretty basic and except for a few books that I purchased used, we had all the supplies in the house already. Math in the first three years … Continue reading Early Elementary Math Resources
Perspective. I was asked recently what perspective I would share with families just starting out on their homeschooling journey that I wish I'd know ten years ago? 1. Choose once. Period. Don't doubt yourself! You know what you are doing. This applies to everything from curriculum to pencils! Stop looking for something that might be … Continue reading Perspective
As home educators, we are in a unique position to teach truth in history. Right now, many Canadians are reeling with the news of the many unmarked grave sites at residential schools funded by our government and run by churches. The first thing my son asked is why so many Canadians were surprised and shocked? … Continue reading Introducing Indigenous Culture and History to Children
The soul cannot bear a yellow surface which is limited and defined in extent. So we must make the yellow paler towards the edges, and then still paler. In short we must have a full yellow in the centre and from there it must shade off to pale yellow. You cannot picture yellow in any … Continue reading Colour Dynamics Project: Yellow Part Two
Yellow was the colour this week and I have lots of thoughts. I completed each exercise three times. Reminder: No help from the experts! Doing is learning 1. The supplies list suggested two yellows; lemon yellow and deep cadmium. For the yellow exercises however, it seems Lord uses a much deeper orange-yellow to achieve the … Continue reading Colour Dynamics Project: Yellow
I've had one week of painting from Colour Dynamics by Angela Lord and I'm excited to share my thoughts about the first week of painting with you tomorrow for #watercolourwednesday. This week has helped me to get a feel for the process used in the book and create a rhythm for working through these exercises. … Continue reading Colour Dynamics Update
This week is all about reading through, from cover to cover, and collecting materials. Money for supplies has been pretty much spent for the year, so I don't have room to buy many supplies. Luckily, there aren't many needed. The introduction states: "This books is designed to take you on a step-by-step journey, opening a … Continue reading Colour Dynamics Preparation Week
Are you ready to go on an adventure with me? If so, I'm excited to have you here with me! *This collection of posts is an expanded versions of my Instagram series. with the same name. All posts have been backdated and edited for the blog.* I've seen the book Colour Dynamics by Angela Lord … Continue reading Colour Dynamics Book Review Adventure
I cherish our monthly rhythm. It really is the heart and soul of our family. We discovered our monthly rhythm after the birth of my daughter. My daughter was born on a new moon, and it wasn't until she was a year old that I realized the three days before and day of a … Continue reading Monthly Rhythm
