Have a great Friday!
Linda.
All The Rivers Run
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Curriculum Planning = DONE (We hope)!
So, I think have the whole 'planning' thing under control!
Here's our plans for the four children who will be homeschooling full-time. Our 18 year old and 17 year old will be attending TAFE, but still have a few things to finish up here as well - such as our 'Lord of the Rings' literacy curriculum and the Apologetics Course.
For the rest, though, here is 'The Plan':
As always, it's flexible, and there will be things we plan to do that we don't, and other things that we will add that aren't on my original list - but, we have a plan!
God bless,
Linda.
Here's our plans for the four children who will be homeschooling full-time. Our 18 year old and 17 year old will be attending TAFE, but still have a few things to finish up here as well - such as our 'Lord of the Rings' literacy curriculum and the Apologetics Course.
For the rest, though, here is 'The Plan':
COURSE OF STUDY
Name of Student:
Margaret Maher_(Aged 15)
Year: ___2013_____
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Subject
|
Books and Materials
|
|
English*
|
English for Australian
Schools Book 1
Essential Spelling List
Australian History-Based
Writing Lessons
Literacy Lessons with Lord
of the Rings
Drama Group --
Reading List
DLP Through Poetry
Memorization + My Country
|
|
Mathematics*
|
Life of Fred: Beginning Algebra
|
|
Science*
|
Apologia Physical Science
|
|
Human Society and It’s
Environment*
|
Weather and Climate
Australia, Land of the
Rainbow Gold
Australian History in
Films
|
|
Languages*
|
Latina Christiana Book 1
|
|
Technical and Applied
Studies*
|
Pure and Simple
Sewing
Digital Art
|
|
Creative Arts*
|
Piano Lessons, Sewing, Digital Art
The Wonderful Art of
Drawing Horses
How Great Thou Art Book 1
Drama Group, Sing Australia
|
|
Personal Development,
Health, and Physical Education*
|
Home Economics Course (Alpha-Omega)
Youth Group,
Homeschool Group
Sports Days, Trampoline,
Swimming
|
|
Logic
|
The Fallacy Detective
The Thinking Toolbox
|
|
Religion
|
Introduction to
Catholicism
Beginning Apologetics
|
COURSE OF STUDY
Name of Student:
Emily Maher (Aged 14)_
Year: ___2013_____
|
Subject
|
Books and Materials
|
|
English*
|
Growing with Grammar 5
SPA Spelling, then The
Phonetic Zoo
Ancient History-Based
Writing Lessons
Drama Group --
Reading List
Read Aloud – Wide Range
Readers
DLP Through Poetry
Memorization + My Country
|
|
Mathematics*
|
Signpost 6 / Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra
Calculadder Drill
|
|
Science*
|
Apologia General Science
|
|
Human Society and It’s
Environment*
|
Famous Men of Rome /
Greece + Greek Myths
Australia, The Wide Brown
Land for Me!
Australian Geography,
Mapping Skills
|
|
Languages*
|
Latina Christiana Book 1
|
|
Technical and Applied
Studies*
|
Logo Adventures
Typing Tutor Deluxe
|
|
Creative Arts*
|
Flute Lessons, Sing
Australia, Drama Group
The Wonderful Art of
Drawing Horses
Lamb’s Book of Art
Stories of the Great
Composers
|
|
Personal Development,
Health, and Physical Education*
|
Youth Group, Homeschool
Group,
Incl. Sports Days, Trampoline,
Swimming
|
|
Logic
|
Building Thinking Skills
|
|
Religion
|
Golden Children’s Bible
Faith Folders: Apostles Creed,
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
|
COURSE OF STUDY
Name of Student:
_Lizzie Maher _(Aged 12)__
Year: _2013___________
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Subject
|
Books and Materials
|
|
English*
|
Growing with Grammar
SPA Spelling then The
Phonetic Zoo
Ancient History-Based
Writing Lessons
Reading / Novels (see
List)
Read Aloud – Wide Range
Readers
DLP Through Poetry
Memorization + My Country
|
|
Mathematics*
|
Signpost Maths 5 / 6
Calculadder
|
|
Science and Technology*
|
Science in the Creation
Week
NOEO Science – Chemistry
|
|
Human Society and It’s
Environment*
|
Famous Men of Rome and
Greece + Greek Myths
Australia, The Wide Brown
Land for Me!
Australian Geography and
Map Skills
|
|
Languages
|
Latina Christiana 1
|
|
Technical and Applied
Studies*
|
Logo Adventures
Typing Tutor Deluxe
|
|
Creative and Practical
Arts*
|
Trumpet Lessons, Sing
Australia, Drama Group
Artistic Pursuits Book 1,
Lamb’s Book of Art
Stories of the Great
Composers
Child-Size Masterpieces
|
|
Personal Development,
Health, and Physical Education*
|
Youth Group, Homeschool
Group,
incl. Sports Days
Swimming, Trampoline,
Fishing
|
|
Logic
|
Building Thinking Skills
|
|
Religion
|
Golden Children’s Bible
Faith Folders: Apostles Creed,
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
|
COURSE OF STUDY
Name of Student:
_Aimee Maher (Aged 10)_
Year: ___2013____
|
Subject
|
Books and Materials
|
|
English*
|
Growing with Grammar
SPA Spelling then The
Phonetic Zoo
Ancient History-Based
Writing Lessons
Reading / Novels (see
List)
Read Aloud – Endeavour
Readers
DLP Through Poetry Memorization + My Country
|
|
Mathematics*
|
Signpost Maths 4
Calculadder
|
|
Science and Technology*
|
Science in the Creation
Week
NOEO Science – Chemistry
|
|
Human Society and It’s
Environment*
|
Famous Men of Rome and
Greece + Greek Myths
Australia, The Wide Brown
Land for Me!
Australian Geography and
Map Skills
|
|
Languages
|
Latina Christiana 1
|
|
Technical and Applied
Studies*
|
Logo Adventures
Typing Tutor Deluxe
|
|
Creative and Practical
Arts*
|
Piano Lessons, Sing
Australia, Drama Group
Artistic Pursuits Book 1,
Lamb’s Book of Art
Stories of the Great
Composers
Child-Size Masterpieces
|
|
Personal Development,
Health, and Physical Education*
|
Youth Group, Homeschool
Group,
incl. Sports Days
Swimming, Trampoline,
Fishing
|
|
Logic
|
Building Thinking Skills
|
|
Religion
|
Golden Children’s Bible
Faith Folders: Apostles Creed,
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
|
As always, it's flexible, and there will be things we plan to do that we don't, and other things that we will add that aren't on my original list - but, we have a plan!
God bless,
Linda.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
A Birthday Celebration
On Saturday, it was my birthday - the first one I would celebrate in our new home.
The day was so, so busy! A never-ending stream of phone calls, messages and emails kept me well and truly occupied - and I was definitely 'feeling the love'! Thankyou so much to all who sent me birthday wishes; your kind words and messages were very much appreciated - I love you guys!
In the evening, we had a few friends over for dinner, some games, and of course, the cake.
We decided to be super-slack, and order pizza for dinner:
Then, it was time for a very 'serious' game of poker:
Some ended up very happy - while others - not so much....
As well as poker, the Air Hockey Table was running hot, as was the Wii machine, and there were quite a few successful challenges on Song Pop, too!
Then it was time for the cake:
OK - Let's try that again.......
All in all, it was a marvellous day, and an evening filled with lots of laughter and fun.
Thankyou to everyone who remembered, and helped make my day so special!
Linda.
The day was so, so busy! A never-ending stream of phone calls, messages and emails kept me well and truly occupied - and I was definitely 'feeling the love'! Thankyou so much to all who sent me birthday wishes; your kind words and messages were very much appreciated - I love you guys!
In the evening, we had a few friends over for dinner, some games, and of course, the cake.
We decided to be super-slack, and order pizza for dinner:
Then, it was time for a very 'serious' game of poker:
Some ended up very happy - while others - not so much....
As well as poker, the Air Hockey Table was running hot, as was the Wii machine, and there were quite a few successful challenges on Song Pop, too!
Then it was time for the cake:
OK - Let's try that again.......
All in all, it was a marvellous day, and an evening filled with lots of laughter and fun.
Thankyou to everyone who remembered, and helped make my day so special!
Linda.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Here's One for all the Writers Out There.....
OK Homeschool Mums. Tell me if these make you cringe......
Have a great day!
Linda.
Have a great day!
Linda.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Feeling Sad?
Good friends will never part - always, you are in my heart.
May God bless you on your journey, and may you always find peace, joy, strength, and happiness.
Have a wonderful Friday!
Linda.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Fishing on the River
They say that life is all about new experiences - well, I have certainly had one of those this past week!
For the first time in my life, I went fishing - and what's more, it was right in my own backyard.
My son had been fishing before, so he knew a little about the whole thing, but fortunately, we had another couple of friends around who also knew bits 'n pieces, and together, we soon had the fishing poles out, ready, and cast into the water.
Before long, the guys were reeling them in:
Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of great fish to find in our river, and the day mainly consisted of pulling in catfish. I took a while to be able to cast the line out correctly, and hadn't caught a thing, but finally, I felt that 'tug', and was most excited to discover I was pulling something in! It turned out to be an eel. The guys stepped into help:
and we sent the poor creature back the watery depths.
Even the girls had a go:
Yep, it was a catfish, but one of a very decent size! Even though some had said that catfish were no good for eating, we decided we'd give this one a try. The poor thing was soon gutted and diced, and later in the day, Daniel cooked it up - there wasn't much of it, but it actually didn't tast too bad at all.
So there you go - another activity to chalk up in the 'yep, I've done that!' category - fishing!
Linda.
For the first time in my life, I went fishing - and what's more, it was right in my own backyard.
My son had been fishing before, so he knew a little about the whole thing, but fortunately, we had another couple of friends around who also knew bits 'n pieces, and together, we soon had the fishing poles out, ready, and cast into the water.
Before long, the guys were reeling them in:
Including this catch by our own Daniel (an eel!):
Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of great fish to find in our river, and the day mainly consisted of pulling in catfish. I took a while to be able to cast the line out correctly, and hadn't caught a thing, but finally, I felt that 'tug', and was most excited to discover I was pulling something in! It turned out to be an eel. The guys stepped into help:
and we sent the poor creature back the watery depths.
Even the girls had a go:
The catch of the day was brought in by our friend from across the river:
Yep, it was a catfish, but one of a very decent size! Even though some had said that catfish were no good for eating, we decided we'd give this one a try. The poor thing was soon gutted and diced, and later in the day, Daniel cooked it up - there wasn't much of it, but it actually didn't tast too bad at all.
So there you go - another activity to chalk up in the 'yep, I've done that!' category - fishing!
Linda.
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