Monthly Archives: May 2012

Child-Led Learning in the Home

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

     For those of you who have never lived in Texas, we’re kind of known for our weird weather.  One day it’ll be 95 degrees and the next it will be 54.  There’s really no rhyme or reason to it.  … Continue reading →

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Taking Montessori-Inspired Materials on Vacation

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Dear readers,  thank you so much for all your comments, love, concern and advice you have shared about my current decision on whether to continue homeschooling or enroll John Robert in public school.  I’m extremely grateful and humbled to see … Continue reading →

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What do we do when our ideal education is unattainable?

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

It’s 5:30 in the morning.  I’ve been lying in bed for over an hour, sleepless.  Finally giving up on the hope of slumber, I dragged myself to the computer to try to make sense of what worries me.  The only … Continue reading →

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Free Pink Ending Sound Cards from Montessori Print Shop

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

It was so fun to be back in our school room today.  We definitely miss the beach, but there’s something really relaxing about Montessori work that we missed while we were gone.  JR worked on Pink CVC words using a … Continue reading →

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Barefoot & Pregnant at the Beach

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

We’ve been soaking up the sun in Panama City Beach, Florida over the past 4 days.  I have so much to tell you about, but to get it started…here is a 24 week bump photo of me at the beach.  … Continue reading →

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Edible Bath Paint

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

One day last week, I was having a hard day.  One of those days where my body and soul felt exhausted and my patience was lacking.  At one point during the day I took a deep breath, realized I was … Continue reading →

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Kids Maracas Craft

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

I meant to post this on Friday, but let’s face it…I took a nap instead.  This pregnant body just can’t keep up with two active kids, planning and completing school work, working from home and keeping up with the house.  … Continue reading →

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brothers…in the best of times and in the worst of times

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

My boys are typical boys…you know “noise with dirt on it.”  They are loud and rambunctious.  They love guns, swords, pirates, power rangers and lightsabers.  Some days they get along marvelously.  Other days, I want to pull my hair out from the … Continue reading →

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Mexico Inspired Montessori Unit

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

With Cinco de Mayo this Saturday, we’re learning about Mexico’s rich cultural heritage.  This also doubles as teaching the boys’ about their own cultural heritage, because Robert’s parents were both born in Mexico.  They moved to the USA in their youth, … Continue reading →

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