Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season, in Florida, officially started June 1st, and lasts until the end of November. It is important to be prepared, should a hurricane hit your area. Watch the short video below, for tips, and tomorrow I will add the text part of the plan.




Tomorrow is a half day and we will be finishing up the Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone, division with remainders, multiplication, and arts and crafts.

Tips For Learning Vocabulary

Yesterday I posted some tips for teaching spelling, here are some of the methods we use to learn vocabulary words.

Each week I pick 10 words from our spelling list. These are the vocabulary words for the week. As with spelling every day we go over the meaning of each vocabulary word. These are the other activities we do every day, for Vocabulary.

Monday- using a standard Websters Dictionary, look up the meaning for each word, and write it on your paper.

Tuesday- Use each vocabulary word in a complete sentence. Use each word only one time each.

Wednesday- Think of either a synonym, or an antonym for each vocabulary word. I generally alternate this from week, to week.

Thursday- Write each vocabulary word, and the meaning two times each.

Friday- Test to see how much was retained.

One other thing that I find to be very helpful is, if DJ finds a word during his readings that he does not know, I have him look it up in the dictionary rather than just telling him what it means.

I hope everyone is having a marvelous Tuesday.

Terrific Thursday: Have You Been To San Diego Backroadsd?

Todays Terrific Thursday, is another of my favorite blogs. I visit this blog every day, and am never disappointed with what I find. San Diego Backroads, is a blog about places to hike, and visit in San Diego. If you love scenery pictures, that will knock your socks off, this blog is for you. Matter of fact the authors pictures are so good, she really doesnt need to add words. If you like to learn about places to visit, hike, or just about the history and beauty of someplace, San Diego Backroads is the place to visit. To check out this great blog go to http://sandiegobackroads.today.com/ Have a great day, everyone.

Free Transportation Themed Unit Study

This Mondays School Express free unit study is on Transportation. It is the same one from last week, except this week they added a Transportation activity book. Both of these are avaiable for free. The email they sent me says I can share the information. It is a rather large file, so if you are interested in it, just drop me a comment, or email, and I will send it to you via email. If you would like to sign up for the School Express newsletter go to http://www.schoolexpress.com click sign up for free newsletter, then all you have to do is verify via email, and you will get next weeks free themed unit. Tomorrow I will be putting up our school calendar for the 2008/2009 school year. If you need a calendar for your school year, this one will be great for you to print and use. Have a great week.

Monday August 11th: Homeschool Freebie of the Day

Today on Homeschool Freebie of the Day, is a Ebook, called Grammar Land. It is a old book that tells a story of Grammar. It is free to all homeschool freebie of the day members. Not a member of Homeschool Freebie of The Day, then go here, and sign up for their free newsletter http://homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/ It is that simple, and bingo you are a member. Every Monday they will send you a newsletter with 5 days of different freebies. This week there is a bonus freebie, for members only called How To Teach Phonics: The First Four Years. It is again a completely free ebook. I have checked both of these out, and have kept them both. So go sign up for your free newsletter, and start getting these great freebies, every week in your email inbox.

The Number 1 Homeschool Site on the Web

This site has so much information, you need to visit it several times to even get to see it all. I have found so many useful links, tips and information, from this one website. I am sure you will too. Go to http://www.homeschool.com and check out all the great information, all available for free.