School Lite

My kids have been kind of busy lately.  OK, loony.  :-)  Christmas is in the air and it knocks you down when you step through the door here.
So, I have a plan and  I call it School Lite.  School Lite involves Facts First Math Problems, and whatever we need the most work on.  This year we started our Veritas History program late so that is what we are spending time on.  We also clean.  Lots of cleaning.  We clean all the things that get pushed aside for homeschooling during the year.  Today we cleaned the Living room.  Lots of vinegar and dust cloths. 
I feel better and my kids have expended energy.  I think that is good thing.  
I would love to hear what others do.
The contest is still open.  We will draw on Friday in the morning.  A big thank you to all who have become followers.  We greatly appreciate it.

The Art of Problem Solving

I wanted to share with you a  great math site The Art of Problem Solving.  It is truly a  very unique web site.  AOPS offers online subject classes for Algebra one and up.  Their  classes are very affordable, and they are OK  with a variety of ages taking their classes.  The classes have a  big emphasis on problem solving, and your kids come out knowing math.   You can also participate in up to 3 online-class-sessions before dropping  the class for a refund.

They also have a  FREE program you can use called Alcumus.   Art of Problem Solving's Alcumus offers students a customized learning experience, adjusting to student performance to deliver appropriate problems and lessons.  I would check it out.  

All of the teachers are true lovers of math  and have been involved in math competitions.  Truly worth checking out.  

Enjoy your Thanksgiving.
Becky
         

Congratulations!

Thank you to all of you who participated in our contest. We really enjoyed reading your comments about what you like best about home schooling. We are pleased to announce that our winner is... toknowhim! Congratulations! Please correspond with me so I can send your books to you.

Why I love homeschooling

Our contest is still going on through this Sunday. If you have not already told us why you love homeschooling or given us a highlight you still can.
I was reminded why I love homeschooling just three weeks ago. Though it is a happy sad story. My grandmother passed away two weeks ago and she was 95 years old. She was very active till about 6 months ago, and a part of my kids lives. She was one of my biggest cheerleaders and adored my children. The last month of her life she was sick and mostly sleeping. One afternoon I took my children over to say goodbye. They had been wanting to see her one last time, and it was hard to know their last memories would be of her lying in bed. By a miracle two days later she rebounded in the morning. My mom called me to tell me to come over quickly with the kids so they could see their great grandma awake. I packed all 6 kids in the van and quickly drove over. Their great grandma was just thrilled to see them and they were so excited to get to see the great grandma they remembered. She talked to each of them, held their hands, and told them how much she loved them. It was the last time they saw her.
I was reflecting on how if they had been in school that Wednesday they would have missed out on seeing her awake. She went to sleep after seeing them and never woke up again. My kids had one last chance to see her and we were available.
That is why I love homeschooling. We are available to live life.
Let us know why you do.
Thanks for reading.