An Ugly Confession

So what's the ugly confession you ask? My nine year old somehow slipped through the cracks when it came to learning how to tie his shoes. Maybe because he is my third child I just automatically thought I had taught him. He has been guilty of sliding his feet into already tied shoes for years. So today we devoted sometime to this task. After practicing over and over he finally got it. Now he just has to practice everyday.

Teaching An Older Child To Add Coins

Today Malik and I worked on counting coins. He really struggles in this area but I feel that repetition will help him. I found the counting to a hundred printable on Pinterest. It really helps him visualize the concepts. I also found a paid app that is very useful but there are many nice free ones available.

You can find the counting to a hundred printable here.
You can find the app used in the video here.

The Big History Project

In October, I signed up for "The Big History Project" online. The USB finally arrived in the mail today. I look forward to reviewing the information provided. Explore the Big History Project by visiting www.bighistoryproject.org.

The Big History Project school courseware is:

• 100% open, online curriculum and content; easy to download, print, share

• Ready-made lesson plans, online teaching guidance and support

• Custom designed content including videos, texts, comics and animations

• Easily tailored specific state standards and instructional approaches

• Aligned to Common Core ELA standards for 9/10th grades

• Within the Big History Project folder on the drive, click on the document

named “Start Here” for guidance getting started.

Big History also offers students a meaningful way to gain important skills including working

across disciplines, evaluating evidence, claims testing and critically examining primary

and secondary texts. 

Billiards Lessons

 

While away on a recent family getaway my husband schooled us on how to play billiards. The boys really put their best foot forward and learned the game. As for me I will stick to crafting I'm not good with a pool stick.