Monthly Archives: August 2010

F.I.A.R. Madeline

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Five in a Row started off with a big success:  Madeline!  Both my 6 and 4 year old really enjoyed “rowing” this book.  The basic concept of F.I.A.R. is that you read the same book each day and then do … Continue reading →

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We’ve Begun

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Our first week of homeschool in a nutshell. Day 1: Faaaannnnntastic! Everyone was excited, we finished more than I ever imagined. Firefly whined a bit here and there but it truly was a dream day of homeschooling. I may never … Continue reading →

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How do YOU Prepare Your Child to be Homeschooled?

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Yes, you.  I really want to know.  I’m new at this. We officially start homeschooling tomorrow. I am wondering if I’ve prepared my child for the world’s inquiries about our new journey. I myself have begun to adjust to… The … Continue reading →

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Our New Art Room

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

We’ve had many spaces for art in our home, but having a very active toddler has compelled us to designate a room in our house just for art.  I believe that kids should be able to go and create whenever … Continue reading →

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Passion Flowers

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Julie @ Creekside Learning
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Randomness

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

I don’t have any one thing to write about, but here, in a nutshell, is what takes up my time, runs through my brain and otherwise occupies me this week: We start homeschool one week from Monday. I haven’t hung … Continue reading →

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Surviving Doubts

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

“Mom, I’ve changed my mind.  I want to go back to Hilltop Elementary.”,  Firefly announced, one day as we were driving.  He gazed longingly as we passed  a friend’s house, a friend he made last year in public school kindergarden. … Continue reading →

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Smooth Mornings

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

I grew weary of asking my 6 year old, “Did you brush your teeth?” every morning.  I grew even wearier of battling with the 4 year old to do each one of her morning tasks (go potty, get dressed, etc.). … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Julie @ Creekside Learning
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My Not-So-Secret Addiction

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

I have a problem.  Really, I do. I keep buying school supplies this time of year. But who can pass up twenty-five cent boxes of 24 crayons?  And fifty cent notebooks?  And the glue sticks, oh my, the super packs … Continue reading →

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These Mommas are My Heroes

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

I try to be a good mom, really I do. But I yell way to much. Too often, criticism comes out of my mouth when acceptance should. And sometimes I would rather hang out with my lap top at the … Continue reading →

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