tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619700853018500692024-02-02T00:23:12.995-05:00Teaching with TLCFUN and creative teaching tips for educators and parents of elementary children! Tamara L. Chilver provides plenty of terrific ideas to use in your homeschool and classroom.Teaching with TLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07296031817263414066noreply@blogger.comBlogger30913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61970085301850069.post-63300285009360748672016-06-08T19:37:00.000-04:002016-06-25T09:46:50.326-04:00Homeschool Lesson Plans for First and Second Grade<center>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Have you ever wanted to take a glimpse inside someone else's homeschool journey? You may have no idea where to start, you may need some new ideas because what you had planned to do just wasn't working for you or your child, or you may want to compare notes because you feel like you are not doing enough or perhaps doing too much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'd like to invite you to view my homeschool plans for f</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">irst and second grade.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The reason I have combined these grades is my younger children are only 13 months apart so I homeschool them together. I also grouped two of my older children together while homeschooling since they are only a year and a half apart. This saves me lots of teaching time (and sanity).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For the early grades, I individually teach phonics, reading, and math unless it is a concept they both are developmentally ready to learn. All the rest of the subjects I teach together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since I group grades together, I pay little attention to "grade levels" on curriculum, which were originally created by publishing companies to make more money.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I sit down to plan my school year, I focus the majority of my teaching time<b> <a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2010/08/get-back-to-basics-this-school-year.html" target="_blank">on the basics</a></b> and use an <b><a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2015/05/what-is-organic-homeschooling_16.html" target="_blank">organic approach to learning</a></b>. </span></div>
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<b><br /></b>Homeschooling provides freedom. Don't become a slave to it and let it cause you stress.</h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I allow plenty of gaps for those teachable moments and for breaks when my children or I may need them. I also make changes during the year if needed. No big deal. It's just a plan.</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"> </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Recognize that God's plans may be very different than your plan.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Your plan may look perfect on paper, but remind yourself often that His plan is always the best. </span>Know it is okay if only some of your goals were reached. There still has not been a year that every single item on my original plan was completed when I taught in a classroom and while homeschooling so <u>no worries</u>. That's real life.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My kids watch a lot of the programs mentioned below in our car while we are driving places. This saves more teaching time at home, and my kids really enjoy viewing them. A quiet van full of children learning equals a happy homeschool mom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I can easily assess my children's progress while reading with them, observing how they are working, and checking their assignments. Therefore, I do not purchase tests or teacher's editions for first and second grade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Most of the curriculum below can be found at the library. I do not recommend purchasing a lot of books and DVDs unless you have multiple children and know it will be worth the investment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.abeka.com/ABekaOnline/ProductSearch.aspx?grade=G1&subject=&title=&sbn=&ods=" target="_blank"><b>A Beka First Grade Readers</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have used the <a href="https://www.abeka.com/ABekaOnline/ProductSearch.aspx?grade=G1&subject=&title=&sbn=&ods=" target="_blank"><b>A Beka readers</b></a> with all five of my kids, so I really got my money's worth. You can also grab these used at a local curriculum fair, ebay, or from a private school that is purchasing new books for the upcoming year. Phonics lessons are included in these readers. After using "newer reading methods" when I taught reading in first and second grade in the classroom, I really prefer using a traditional approach like A Beka's, which helps to lay a strong foundation in reading.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">TIP: Even if your child learns to read very fast like one of my sons did, do not jump ahead and skip phonics. The lack of a strong understanding of phonics can show up years down the road. I've seen many parents have to go back to the beginning and teach phonics in the upper elementary grades because of this mistake. Take your time and teach the important building blocks of reading to prevent the tower of reading from tumbling down later.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I like reviewing the word families and sight words that are listed on the back pages of these <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Best-Pets-Ready-Get-Set-Read-Paperback/dp/0812048571/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&dpID=51AYJ0wES-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR212,320_&refRID=1E1R4YC3Y2TTGTWTT5QT&linkCode=sl1&tag=tewitl-20&linkId=d337608b63fe26a3d31f00180e90506f" target="_blank">Barron's books</a></b>. Many parents also like using <b><a href="http://amzn.to/1UgajNo" target="_blank">Bob Books</a></b>. I prefer the Barron's series because the words are not so random but are centered more on word families. Both of these series are available at most libraries.</span></div>
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<b>Here are some additional book series that my kids enjoy, which were at the library.</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My Daughter-<b> </b></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://amzn.to/25N0Sc7" target="_blank">Fancy Nancy</a>, </span><a href="http://amzn.to/25N1Fd6" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Pinkalicious</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/1UEXpXV" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Biscuit</a></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My Son- </span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1Ug9yE5" target="_blank">Henry and Mudge</a>, </span><a href="http://amzn.to/1UEXpXV" target="_blank">Biscuit</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/1XFwSya" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Dear Dragon</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I made reading charts and they receive a sticker when they complete a book. I reward them with something special when their chart is full. They love reading these books and will read several in a day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When they are ready for reading independent chapter books, they begin reading these series- </span><a href="http://amzn.to/1XFxow6" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><b>Imagination Station</b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1UgbtZg" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Magic Treehouse</a></b><br />
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I use several different reading methods to help get them started, such as flip-flop reading. These methods are explained in <a href="http://amzn.to/1RXrVry" target="_blank"><b>How to Teach Your Child</b></a>. <span style="font-family: inherit;">I use </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2010/07/summer-reading-fun.html" target="_blank">Book Adventure</a></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> to access comprehension.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I like using reading apps, such as this one from <a href="http://thisreadingmama.com/short-vowels-word-study-app/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">This Reading Mama</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I love using hands-on reading activities and games for practicing sight words and phonics, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">such as these from <a href="http://www.sightwords.com/sight-words/games/" target="_blank"><b>Sight Words</b></a>. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">My kids' current favorite is </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.sightwords.com/sight-words/games/book-land/" target="_blank">Book Land</a></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">. It's so cute, colorful and FUN!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If a child needs additional practice with phonics, I use <a href="http://www.abeka.com/abekaonline/bookdescription.aspx?sbn=94927" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">A Beka's Handbook for Reading</a><b> </b>for a more systematic approach. </span></div>
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I also use <b><a href="http://amzn.to/1XFyxn8" target="_blank">Explode the Code</a></b> with my children who need extra practice with phonics. </div>
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It's a traditional approach, but again, traditional works exceedingly well for long-term retention. I only use Books 1, 2, and 3. Taping a $10.00 bill to the back of the book motivates them to work quickly through the book without me ever reminding them to practice their phonics. Score!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2013/04/how-to-teach-spelling.html" target="_blank">Read this post to see how I teach spelling.</a></b></div>
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Here are <a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2012/07/101-ways-to-make-spelling-fun.html" target="_blank"><b>over 100 spelling activities</b></a> that my kids love.</div>
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I like that my kids are learning to write complete sentences with capital letters and correct punctuation with this series. In addition, they are learning science and social studies facts. As they learn to write four sentences on a topic, it sets the perfect stage for transitioning to writing paragraphs. I still have all the books that my kids made. They take such pride in their illustrations.</div>
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TIP: You do not need to complete them all. Only pick and choose which topics your children are interested in. My family used three of these.</div>
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I like using <a href="https://www.rainbowresource.com/proddtl.php?id=007401&subject=Handwriting/9&category=HANDWRITING+PAPER/2065" target="_blank"><b>this paper</b></a> for beginning writers for these books. Take a close look. Children are reminded to start at the sky and stop at the grass. Too cute!</div>
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I use <a href="https://www.rainbowresource.com/proddtl.php?id=007420&subject=Handwriting/9&category=Smart+Start+Writing+Paper/2068" target="_blank"><b>this paper</b></a> for regular writing assignments that do not require an illustration.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The<b> </b><a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/search?q=journal+jar" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Journal Jar</a> is always a big hit, especially during breaks and the summer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My children thoroughly enjoy making their own books with </span><a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2011/07/have-your-child-make-real-books.html" target="_blank"><b>Bare Books</b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are <a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2013/09/101-ways-to-make-writing-fun.html" target="_blank"><b>over 100 ways to make writing fun</b></a> during the elementary years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My goals at this age are to write a complete sentence with a capital letter and correct punctuation at the end of the sentence. I will also introduce additional punctuation and capitalization rules. My second-grader will begin to write three to five sentences on one topic and form a basic paragraph. These goals can be met using the methods above.</span></div>
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I tear out (gasp...) only the pages that I want my children to complete from this workbook. As a curriculum specialist, I love the repetition in this math curriculum. When I taught in the classroom, I saw too many children learn a concept in first and second grade and then forget it a few weeks or months later. A Beka helps ensure that my children have a very solid foundation in the basic math skills. On the other hand, I feel this workbook is too repetitive for the average child. Some children will need to work slowly through most of the pages and some can skip a few pages after the concept has been mastered. Let your child be your guide.<br />
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I use this workbook for first <u>and</u> second grade. We take our time working through it. When my children have completed it (usually during the middle of second grade), I will transition to <a href="http://www.teachingtextbooks.com/v/vspfiles/tt/Math3.htm" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Teaching Textbooks Grade 3</a>.<b> </b>Since A Beka's first grade workbook is advanced, this transition is pretty seamless.</div>
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This is when I begin to catch my breath a little in teaching math as <a href="http://www.teachingtextbooks.com/v/vspfiles/tt/Math3.htm" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Teaching Textbooks</a> is very independent. I am only there for assistance. Woo hoo! I use Teaching Textbooks all the way through high school. It is an investment up front but I get to use it with all of my children. You can also grab these used at a local curriculum fair or on ebay.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Check and see if there is a CBS near you and make it a top priority to attend. I cannot rave enough about this phenomenal program. Not only do the moms get a Bible study with other women, the homeschool classes are amazing. </span>My children have grown so much spiritually from this program. <span style="font-family: inherit;">There is a very small fee for the entire year and the homeschool classes usually fill up fast, so be sure to register several months ahead. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The homeschool families at the CBS I attend meet once a month afterwards for lunch at a park or another location. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="http://amzn.to/1U7YeZe" target="_blank">Nest Family & Friends Animated Classics</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Both of these video series are available at many libraries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My son is crazy over this series and is now an animal expert! He is even having a Wild Kratts birthday party this summer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a family friend who does hands-on experiments with my kids during the summer. I also purchase several experiment kits from the FPEA homeschool convention, as well as from Amazon, to use during the school year. My kids like receiving them as birthday gifts and for rewards. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are some good starter </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1UggBMY" target="_blank">experiment kits</a></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for little ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Unit studies</b>- We complete a lot of hands-on science lessons that tie into our unit studies. For example, we will be learning about the human body this school year, and <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Janice-VanCleaves-Play-About-Human/dp/0471129348?ie=UTF8&keywords=janice%20van%20cleave%20body%20experimnets&qid=1465424099&ref_=sr_1_sc_2&sr=8-2-spell" target="_blank">Play and Find Out About the Human Body</a></b> is my favorite resource for body experiments for this age.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My little ones also watch <b><a href="http://amzn.to/1Zz74kt" target="_blank">Drive Thru History</a></b> with my older boys.</span></div>
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During unit studies, we read books and complete activities that relate to the topic we are learning about.<b> </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can see how I teach unit studies in several of my posts on this site. We also do a lot of <b><a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/search/label/winter" target="_blank">fun holiday learning activities</a></b> as well. Here is a <a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2013/02/10-ways-to-make-physical-science-fun.html" target="_blank"><b>physical science</b></a> unit study and a spontaneous unit study on <a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2015/02/fun-learning-activities-with-chocolate.html" target="_blank"><b>chocolate</b></a> we did a few years ago. The idea is to center your lessons around a topic that excites your children about learning. </span>Here is a list of the unit studies that I have planned for this upcoming school year. Some additional topics will be planned around certain vacations and homeschool field trips.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>January</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Community Bible Study Homeschool Classes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Funtastic Fridays Homeschool Co-op Classes </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Field Trips with Homeschool Group</span></div>
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<a href="http://saintsofflorida.com/" target="_blank"><b>SAINTS PE</b></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Son- Soccer, Football, Basketball </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Daughter- Cheerleading, Gymnastics</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What does this look like in our everyday life that is passing by at the speed of light?</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I prefer to keep the daily schedule as simple as possible. This way I don't feel overwhelmed homeschooling four children. For my close friends who know I am an OCD planner, my daily schedule may actually surprise them. I don't keep daily lesson plans like I did for my first 10 years of homeschooling. (Thank you <a href="http://www.homelifeacademy.com/" target="_blank"><b>Homelife Academy</b></a> for not requiring me to complete them!) Instead, I</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> have a small list taped on the inside of my kitchen cabinet to help me keep focused throughout the day. </span></div>
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<u>Individually Teach</u></h3>
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Phonics, Reading, Math </div>
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Bible, prayers </div>
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I always end with a fun activity- a learning game, art project, kid's recipe, etc. This approach keeps my kids excited about school the next day. The only downside is when they still want to "play" school on Saturday and Sunday mornings.</div>
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While my kids are at <a href="http://saintsofflorida.com/" target="_blank"><b>SAINTS PE</b></a>, I use that as my planning time. I gather all the books and materials that I will need for the upcoming school week and place them in a basket organized by days of the week. This way all I have to do each morning is grab my coffee and the items that I need to get started. Easy peasy!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Many more teaching tips are listed in </span><b style="text-align: start;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1RXrVry" target="_blank">How to Teach Your Child</a></b><span style="text-align: start;">, as well as several time-saving tips can be found in </span><b style="text-align: start;"><a href="http://amzn.to/24AsYFf" target="_blank">Simplify Your Homeschool Day</a></b><span style="text-align: start;">.</span></h3>
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And that's it folks. No fluff, no overwhelming plans to implement, and no expensive curriculum to purchase. I hope this post encourages you in your homeschool journey. </div>
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Throughout my 23 years in education, I have found myself using
most <b><a href="http://www.homeschool.com/Approaches/" target="_blank">teaching styles</a></b>. During different seasons, I have used traditional,
classical, unit studies, Montessori, and unschooling approaches. I saw the strengths of each method and wanted to incorporate them all. I was elated when the new
buzzword “eclectic” became popular about a decade ago because I felt like there
was finally a word to describe how I taught.<br />
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But as time went on, I discovered a better word to describe
my family’s homeschool- <b>ORGANIC</b>. The term “organic” seems to be a common word
nowadays. It can be used to describe types of food, businesses, churches, and
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I think of the word “organic,” I think of natural, wholesome, and fundamental. That's exactly what I want my children’s education to be like.</span></blockquote>
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<li>Frustration is rarely present when things don’t go as I plan. I realized that most of my frustration in homeschooling was when things were not going my way. It was simply a control issue. I wanted my lesson plans and goals to be met on my
timetable. I didn't welcome life's interruptions as possible lessons but viewed them as hindrances to my original plans. When I learned to lay aside my plans for His plans, homeschooling became a joy and not a burden.</li>
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the beauty of homeschooling. Our homeschool days should be about teaching the child, not the curriculum. Read more <b><a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2012/12/please-enjoy-journey.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>.</li>
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writing, and math. Read more <b><a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2010/08/get-back-to-basics-this-school-year.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>.</li>
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Freedom to learn at our own pace. Freedom to choose what curriculum to use and which paths to take. Freedom to appreciate the simplicity of teaching and how less is really more. Freedom to teach real lessons for the real world. Freedom to have fun while learning. Freedom to encourage creativity and out-of-the-box ideas. Freedom to explore our own interests and try something new. Freedom from comparing myself to others. Freedom from guilt because I may feel like I am not doing enough. Freedom to step off the highway of learning to take the more scenic route along a dirt road. Freedom to slow down and enjoy every minute God has entrusted me to educate my children. Freedom to love learning.</center>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">I recently listened to an excellent recording from the FPEA convention- <a href="http://fpea.com/store/products/audio/10168/10-benefits-teaching-natural-approach" target="_blank"><b>10 Benefits to Teaching With a Natural Approach</b></a>. It was everything I believe learning and teaching should encompass. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">If I sat down with a homeschool mom, this is exactly the same advice I would give her. Bravo <a href="http://www.home-school-curriculum.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Geography Matters</a>. You really hit it out of the park with this presentation! </span></center>
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Today is the first day of spring and my kids wanted to make a spring treat. We LOVE the <b><a href="http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2008/12/white-trash-recipe.html" target="_blank">Classic White Trash Candy</a> </b>that I shared with you seven years ago, so we decided to add our own spin to it to make it more spring-like. My kids came up with this recipe- <b>Spring Trash Candy</b>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We used pastel-colored M&Ms, pastel-colored spring sprinkles, and substituted the corn chex cereal with Fruit Loops, which makes the classic sweet and salty candy treat EXTRA sweet.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 c. pastel colored M&Ms</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 c. Fruit Loops cereal</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mix the first five ingredients together in a large bowl. Melt the vanilla almond bark in the microwave, and pour it over the mixed ingredients. Mix well without breaking the cereal and pretzels and spread it thin on wax paper. Let it cool off and harden then break into chunks and place in cute containers. This makes great Easter gifts for teachers, neighbors, family, and friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy </span>this super simple but highly addicting treat,</div>
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