Tag: Illuminations

  • Creation story writing prompt

    Creation story writing prompt

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    The first two weeks of Mystery of History 1 (affiliate link) feel more like Sunday School than they do homeschool history.  They’re almost all lessons we’ve covered recently as we studied Genesis.  When it came time to come up with something different I was at a bit of a loss, then I came up with a…

  • Organizing Lesson Plans

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    The lesson plan system I’ve ended up with is remarkably similar to the system I had when I was teaching, I guess it worked for me 11 years ago, it still works today. {This post contains affiliate links.  See my full Disclosure statement for more information.  In addition I did receive Illuminations for free, doesn’t…

  • Choosing Curriculum for active learners 3rd grade

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    I think this year is seeing the most changes in our curriculum for various reasons.  But, overall I’m very happy with where we ended up and our plans for the coming year.  So let,s talk through our plans. {This post contains affiliate links.  See my full Disclosure statement for more information} To help organize me…

  • Organizing Calendar Time

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    If you’ve ever taught or been in a preschool to about third grade classroom they all have calendar time.  I have tried over and over again to enact a good calendar time, but I’ve not been consistent with it, and calendar time is worthless if you’re not consistent. This year I’m using Saxon Math, long…