Things we are learning and doing these days
March 11th, 2008 at 11:42 pm (Learning)
Biking with training wheels (3 yo)
Biking on snow and ice and thru puddles!
Digging big caves in the huge snow pile by our cul-de-sac
Writing the number 3 correctly, not backwards!
Multiplication tables up to 6
Phonics (from Phonics Pathways)
Fractions (multiplying and dividing - mom needs a review)
Hawks: red tailed, goshawks, marsh hawks, and black hawks; falconers; coopers; bald eagles; owls; and other raptors
Reading Hop on Pop, d’aulaire books on Ben Franklin, Abe Lincoln and George Washington, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and Pippi Longstocking, all kinds of books on fairies, Nancy Drew and The Magic Attic Club
Playing with Polly Pockets and their water fountain
1000 pc. puzzle of a cabin in a snowy wooded area
Zen Shorts and The Little Prince, and Chicken Soup with Rice copywork
Decluttering, organizing and Feng shui in the children’s bedroom
Correcting bad habits, one habit at a time
The difference between an American omelette and a French one (The French one is flipped, not folded and doesn’t have the extra ingredients cooked inside; they are placed on top after cooking.)
Watched a PBS/Rick Steves’ show on Europe and saw great works of art, including Davincci’s The Last Supper
Trying to go tech-free one day a week
Blowing bubbles in above zero temps!
Learning the lyrics to Teegan and Sarah (sp?) music
Listening to more classical music on the classical music station
And mom is working on/learning:
Balance
One new habit (which is trying to keep a daily yoga practice)
Ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Easter
Patience, acceptance and the ability to let go (even if it is just a little)
Dd’s math work book problems (fractions, yikes!)
Charlotte Mason philosophy and ways to implement
Time management
