Category Archives: Homeschool – Mathematics

Splash Math and More

Posted on December 22, 2014 by

Splash Math I just signed up for an interesting site … Splash Math. Splash Math combines the best of both worlds. For a child, Splash Math appears to be like a game which rewards on getting answers correct, keeping them … Continue reading →

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Unschooling Conversations, Life of Fred, and More

Posted on November 12, 2014 by

Em’s reading continues to improve, and although it might be repetitive, I continue to bask in the daily breakthroughs and improvements. I have waited for this for so long, and it is absolutely spectacular to see it unfolding! I have … Continue reading →

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Life of Fred – Butterflies!

Posted on November 7, 2014 by

With many of learning adventures, I’ll introduce a book or subject that seems to be something the kiddo likes, but turns out after a few forays into it, to not be. I have a child who wants desperately to please me, so it … Continue reading →

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Unschooling for Monday – Forget Columbus Day

Posted on October 13, 2014 by

Having read the first part of Howard Zinn’s People’s History of the United States and learned a few things about Christopher Columbus, and what a completely and total monster he truly was (rape and enslavement of women and girls, wholesale … Continue reading →

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Life of Fred Math and Spelling at the Dinner Table

Posted on October 9, 2014 by

Life of Fred Math Series As I ushered out a visiting homeschool co-op student today there was a package waiting on the front porch. The series I had ordered, Life of Fred, after hearing rave reviews, was waiting for us … Continue reading →

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Upper Room Literacy Program

Posted on April 17, 2014 by

So, just to review, this is what I have signed my daughter up for this summer. It’s a free literacy summer camp program… Our Summer Academic Camp is an eight week intense program for students entering 1st – 8th grade.  … Continue reading →

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Mario Kart and I Are Math Buddies

Posted on March 14, 2014 by

There are moments in our unschooling/homeschooling experiences where I get that “You just SCORED a MAJOR goal!” kind of feeling. Fist pumping, send out the cheerleaders, and “can I get an amen.” It is the best feeling. It really is. … Continue reading →

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Using Mario Kart to Teach Math

Posted on March 10, 2014 by

We are unschoolers. Basically this means that learning comes through life experiences. We deal with math and economics, even language arts (reading/writing), when we go grocery shopping. We discuss history when visiting the different sections of the local art museum … Continue reading →

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Knowledge Must Link to Experience

Posted on March 5, 2014 by

Take a look at the picture above – two simple sketches which are expressive of a very powerful concept. You can have plenty of knowledge, but it isn’t until you obtain the experience that it all links together. I think … Continue reading →

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So THAT is What One-Half Means!

Posted on January 21, 2014 by

Epiphanies can strike at odd moments. Like the other day as we are driving home after two cleanings. “I’m soooo tired!” Emily said from the back seat. She was tired? I was the one getting sick and just having finished … Continue reading →

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