Category Archives: Math

Read Aloud Thursday::more Thanksgiving books

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Amy

  I have a few Thanksgiving stories to share today.  Some of you may already be familiar with the Peterkins, but the name only rang a faint bell in my memory, so I was delighted to make their acquaintance in … Continue reading →

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Read Aloud Thursday–India

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Amy

Our history studies of a few weeks back took us to India, and we enjoyed these picture books during our morning Circle Times as a means of capturing the essence of the subcontinent. In the Heart of the Village:  The … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wrap-Up:August 1-5, 2011

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Amy

I feel like this week has been something of a failure in the formal academics department.  The main reason for this is that the girls had a swimming lesson daily at 10:30.  This means that after we all got up, … Continue reading →

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Books about Graphs and Measuring

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Amy

We use and are very happy with Right Start Math as our primary math curriculum.  We also use Math Mammoth as a supplement. I love Right Start for its conceptual and very hands-on approach, but the downside is that it … Continue reading →

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Read Aloud Thursday–Birds Aplenty

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Amy

  We finally left mammals behind in our science studies a few weeks ago and are now focusing on birds.  We do a fair amount of nonfiction reading most weeks, but when I can sneak in some fun fiction picture … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and crafts, Books, Education, First Grade, Juvenile Nonfiction, Math, Nature Study, Picture Books, Read Aloud Thursday, Science | 6 Comments

Weekly Wrap-Up–October 4-8, 2010

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Amy

  I began this week with a little trepidation, to be honest.  After last week, the week-off-that-really-wasn’t,  and a jam-packed weekend (always!), I didn’t feel quite as rested as I wanted to, but I did have a new plan.  I … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wrap-Up–September 20-24, 2010

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Amy

  I can’t believe we’re finishing up week 8 of Lulu’s first grade year!  Someone pointed out on the WTM boards that at 9 weeks, they were 1/4 of the way through the school year.  Wow.  My girls will be grown before … Continue reading →

Posted in Audiobooks, Books, Education, First Grade, Math, Organization and Scheduling, Picture Books, Reading/Phonics, Science, Weekly Wrap-Up | 10 Comments

Weekly Wrap-Up–September 13-17, 2010

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Amy

I’m flying in here on Friday afternoon to summarize our week, and to be honest, I’m not sure that I have enough brain power left to do so!    I think I’ll just hit the high points and leave you … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wrap-Up::August 30-September 3, 2010

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Amy

This week at the House of Hope might aptly be called “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” or perhaps “The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat.”  This was our fifth week of schooling, so I suppose it … Continue reading →

Posted in Audiobooks, Bloggy Randomness, Education, First Grade, Homekeeping, Kid-Speak, Louise, Lulu, Math, Organization and Scheduling, Picture Books, Preschool, Reading/Phonics, Science, The DLM, Weekly Wrap-Up | 15 Comments

Weekly Wrap-Up::August 23-27, 2010

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Amy

 Wow! I can’t believe we’ve completed our fourth week of school here at the House of Hope!  While I can’t say we’ve really settled into a comfortable routine (as amy in peru commented on my Day in Our Life post, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and crafts, Audiobooks, Award Book, Education, First Grade, Juvenile Fiction, Kid-Speak, Lulu, Math, Newbery Award, Philosophy and Methods, Picture Books, Reading/Phonics, Science, Weekly Wrap-Up | Tagged , , | 13 Comments