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Homeschool Binders: It FINALLY Clicks!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin

Today I want share a post from two wonderful homeschool mothers. Last week Quinn and Jenny came to visit with me about helping American Heritage School with some homeschool related projects. They are relatively new to homeschooling and very eager to learn and help Continue reading →

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2012 – Third Quarter

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

Wow, we are already in the third quarter! This school season is passing very quickly and I’m already excited about next year’s curriculum. I need to temper my future thinking a bit and keep to the present while we finish out this year. So, let’s take a quick look at where we’ve been and where we are .. Continue reading →

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Teacher of the Year

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

Hiii!! Hi I’m a mess! Hiii I’m excited! Yesterday I visited my school again. I just observed… I didn’t do anything… but I’m going again Thursday and Friday next week. Continue reading →

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Starting School: Is there a best age?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

In Australia many children will be starting school for the first time next week. I can’t remember my first day at school, but I can still remember the mix of emotions that my wife and I experienced when we sent our two daughters off for their first day of formal schooling. As we’ve watched our grand … Continue reading →

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Flat Stanley in Louisville

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll know that I’ve been hosting a Flat Stanley for a couple of weeks. If you aren’t in education or don’t have a wee one in your family, you may have no idea what I am talking about Continue reading →

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Word Books

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

For the past ten years I have been making these reading books for my students……. WARNING…….they are a lot of work! I think they are worth it….. Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block: Hello, World!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by admin

What is your earliest memory? Continue reading →

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Focusing on Assessment: Accessible Assessment

Posted on December 28, 2011 by admin

I read Accessible Assessment: How 9 Sensible Techniques Can Power DATA-DRIVEN Reading Instruction in order to consider recommendation for inclusion as a required text for coursework at my university. When I first heard about the text, it captured my attention, seeming like it would be a good fit wit … Continue reading →

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Cycle 3 Spring Semester Plans

Posted on December 28, 2011 by admin

After a much needed break and some time to re-think and re-plan how we are approaching the spring semester (and attempting to Improve My Vision)… I have decided that our family needs simplicity. (Actually, I’m the one who needs simplicity!) In the midst of this need for simplicity, we also feel th … Continue reading →

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Time Out Tuesday: Reflecting

Posted on December 27, 2011 by admin

If you are looking for a fun linky Party, Miss Kindergarten and A Teeny Tiny Teacher are throwing a fun one! It’s reflecting back on ’11 with 11 favorite things. I joined in on the fun! Continue reading →

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