tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.comments2023-05-13T04:36:25.064-04:00What's in the Box?Sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061727625555735292noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-78620142863425870602019-03-23T06:22:37.909-04:002019-03-23T06:22:37.909-04:00nice
nice<br />W-TABISHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04939608778558881715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-10572053952977049382017-05-19T18:58:02.838-04:002017-05-19T18:58:02.838-04:00Hey Jessica-thanks for your lovely comments and go...Hey Jessica-thanks for your lovely comments and gosh-I haven't been on my blogs much lately-so I am not 100% sure if I do have a post that goes into detail on unit studies but I know on my Homeschooling on a Wing and a Prayer blog I did one about how to go about pulling one together. I will link that after this response... Unit studies can be as long or short as you want them to be...sometimes they even take on a life of their own. <br />And they involve some work to set up and pull materials together then of course-actually do it. LOL but they can be a great way to learn. There is a program that covers all the Little House books and it's called the Prairie Primer by Cadron Creek. I did not receive that one to review (way back when) but I know a few review buddies did and they seemed to like it. You could also create your own using say, resources from the internet like the lapbooks on Homeschoolshare.com. Or via thru links on Pinterest. <br /><br />I have never seen/tried KONOS or Weaver but others have and hopefully, have some good reviews on the web to look for. I usually just pulled my own units together and that really has been more in the last few years of my homeschooling. <br /><br />Your son sounds an awful lot like my youngest (soon to be 16)....and so my solution is that I read almost all the material (history/Lit books and lots of the science stuff) to him. He is dyslexic and reading is not fun to him for the most part. Once I strike on a book he enjoys-he does read it, but it's a challenge to get him to do that. He likes to move-a lot. So when I read, he's either fussing with something [think Legos] or coloring a related picture for his notebook, or building something or playing with the cat and such. Was, now he's graduated to playing video car racing games on his phone or the tablet more often than not-but he retains the info! So finding your son's movement relievers (again, think quiet activities) will help you a ton and he will learn to listen whilst he keeps his hands/body busy (I mean my son will even do some of his workout while listening)...just be sure to have him narrate here and there to be sure he's not checked out. I also have my son doing small kit projects (so like when we were doing archaeology-he was working on a dig kit or putting a project like the Mayan Temple together) as I read. <br /><br />Writing and boys-well most run like wild animals away from it. I am still trying to corral my kid into that. SO we do very short lessons and life is better that way...lol. SHORT and QUICK is the best for busy kids. Audio books may be a great way for your son to learn too. Your library should have oodles of them to check out. Many classics are on them. <br /><br />Check out Homeschool in the Woods (dot.com) as she has many great history units that have tons of hands on stuff to work thru as they learn. <br /><br />Your daughter will probably enjoy the Laura study more than your son. But that doesn't mean he cannot enjoy it...I would just add in some more boy oriented crafts and projects...there are some good pioneer and craftsman books available with ideas. HTH<br /><br />I could talk forever but do need to end it here for now...also, be sure to check out Pepper and Pine (Hana) on YT...she is a major Unit Study Queen with awesome ideas and how to videos. <br /><br />Here is the unit study post...on my main blog...it can be applied to any subject really....<br /><br />https://hsingonawingandaprayer.blogspot.com/2016/03/pulling-together-history-study-or-any.html<br /><br />That blog has way more info on it ....Thanks again for visiting!Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061727625555735292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-55729576140731773662017-05-13T11:52:47.281-04:002017-05-13T11:52:47.281-04:00Thank you so much for the in depth booklist of Lau...Thank you so much for the in depth booklist of Laura. I have a daughter that I believe would love doing a unit study. I have done a unit study with my son a few years ago and then didn't do anymore though I think both of my kids would benefit. I like the idea of unit studies but have questions. Do you have a post on how unit studies work like how long you can stay on one unit. I would think this particular one would be enough to cover a year. But, do you have suggestions on a source that would cover all the years --I have heard of Weaver through AOP. With my son I think he would learn so much more (he's 13)with unit studies but, he has always been on the move(modifying go carts, nerf guns and tinkering on something) not much on reading or writing. It has always been a struggle and I have tried different things. I know I am babbling I will end it here. Thanks you for your work and helping those of us that come after you --I am an older mother 46 with a 13 and 10 year old. JessicaJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277287265505553659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-12527513564033349952015-02-25T09:51:08.297-05:002015-02-25T09:51:08.297-05:00My stupid phone erased a really long comment. Any...My stupid phone erased a really long comment. Anyways sorry for your loss and all your going through. stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609760836010097804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-34883622829978564682015-02-23T06:28:44.614-05:002015-02-23T06:28:44.614-05:00I do not know you and will most probably never mee...I do not know you and will most probably never meet you but I am PRAYING! we are a long way from you in the uk but God hears our prayers wherever we are! I pray for a time of peace and that God would build a wall of protection around your family and loved ones so that you may all feel his gentle living arms around you holding you all together as this storm blows over!<br />God bless you in all you do...<br />With love from England!Somerset Craft Workshopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603566059024674153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-17511743151037674062014-08-13T23:58:10.647-04:002014-08-13T23:58:10.647-04:00hey friend.. I found this post floating around Pin...hey friend.. I found this post floating around Pinterest when looking up ideas for Zoology 3 for animal classifications.. This is really cool.. :)Lynn https://www.blogger.com/profile/08297672241461366653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-19215054186453963962014-04-03T00:02:47.023-04:002014-04-03T00:02:47.023-04:00I wasn't able to locate the Friday page on Scr...I wasn't able to locate the Friday page on Scridb. Could you help? Thanks in advance for all you hard work and any assistance. Blessings Mrs.K-ski@bak.rr. comMrsKskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16599499757845019127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-73358264546310230372012-08-05T19:18:45.993-04:002012-08-05T19:18:45.993-04:00Oh wow Sheri! I can see why you were so excited! :...Oh wow Sheri! I can see why you were so excited! :-) We'll be doing geography this year too, but I'm starting small with just notebooks for each of the kids. :-)Teishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655844015779830955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-35444635976510034472012-04-20T15:27:20.442-04:002012-04-20T15:27:20.442-04:00Melanie here! I absolutely loved this piece, pleas...Melanie here! I absolutely loved this piece, please email me--I have a question about your blog :) MelanieLBowen[at]gmail[dot]comMiladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158798645482569359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-51146108572180277952012-04-20T08:24:55.371-04:002012-04-20T08:24:55.371-04:00Nice to meet you Anne! I am visiting from UBP. I l...Nice to meet you Anne! I am visiting from UBP. I look forward to partying with you again.A Maui Bloghttp://www.amauiblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-73334778284777982852012-04-19T17:05:16.359-04:002012-04-19T17:05:16.359-04:00Love the idea! We love our workboxes too!Love the idea! We love our workboxes too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13073183049907567533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-59257441512956086162012-04-18T14:16:56.501-04:002012-04-18T14:16:56.501-04:00Hi Sheri
Fellow homeschooler visiting on the UBP j...Hi Sheri<br />Fellow homeschooler visiting on the UBP journey! Great site! Charlotte Mason rocks!Kelly Stilwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511479174948131431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-89547771919566732642012-04-16T18:27:58.562-04:002012-04-16T18:27:58.562-04:00I love the workbox idea. I used something similar...I love the workbox idea. I used something similar with my kids when they were young many years ago. Your blog looks so helpful. I'll be back to dig deeper to see if your ideas can help me with helping my son be a little more productive in his afternoons.Belinda Letchfordhttp://www.livelifewithyourkids.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-31522528335983619092012-04-15T22:54:25.165-04:002012-04-15T22:54:25.165-04:00Dropping by from the UBP! I see lots of great ide...Dropping by from the UBP! I see lots of great ideas on your site! Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Jennifer from Teachingboys.netJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696272826029995561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-72256059774924653482012-04-15T01:01:25.456-04:002012-04-15T01:01:25.456-04:00Oh it can go all the way thru college for some fol...Oh it can go all the way thru college for some folks-we have done 2nd grade to graduation for our first, K-12 for the rest :) (well one won't be graduating for another 8 yrs) :) Thanks for stopping by-I actually listed your product as one of my choices for winning! :)Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061727625555735292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-46710060145491396142012-04-14T22:49:38.268-04:002012-04-14T22:49:38.268-04:00I'm visiting from the UBP. We plan to homesch...I'm visiting from the UBP. We plan to homeschool our boys and I'm in the research stage to figure out what style/curriculum would work best for us. I look forward to looking around your blog more.<br />(http://raisingourfamily.blogspot.com)Joyful Mud Puddleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437319240348200047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-39187254905879623982012-04-14T17:57:14.258-04:002012-04-14T17:57:14.258-04:00Sheri,
I'm considering homeschooling, and I&#...Sheri,<br /><br />I'm considering homeschooling, and I've seen a lot of images and heard a lot of talk about work boxes, and just know they will be a perfect way for me to organize my school (just one now...kindergarten). So glad to have found you. I have a passion for science and math! Also here from the UBP! (http://www.STEMmom.org)Dr. Harlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10801936551030023894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-3424667317766063072012-04-13T20:26:47.599-04:002012-04-13T20:26:47.599-04:00So excited to have found your blog. I'm just ...So excited to have found your blog. I'm just getting into homeschooling and setting up my workboxes!<br />Here from UBP!Andrea @ No Doubt Learninghttp://www.nodoubtlearning.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-25912522952612927112012-04-13T20:21:09.289-04:002012-04-13T20:21:09.289-04:00Hi Sheri!!! It's nice to meet you. I bought m...Hi Sheri!!! It's nice to meet you. I bought my first scrapbook this week. I could definitely use some tips.<br /><br />Here are my UBP links.<br /><br /><a href="http://lifelessbrooke.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/welcome-to-ubp-2012/" rel="nofollow"> Life Less Brooke Would Be Ordinary</a><br /><br /><a href="http://tellmeayarn.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/welcome-to-tell-me-a-yarn/" rel="nofollow"> Tell Me A Yarn</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thebluestockingguide.com/BookReviews/files/ubp_2012.php" rel="nofollow"> The Bluestocking Guide</a>Brooke from The Bluestocking Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832634751075478091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-4314470540085280882012-04-13T17:29:19.575-04:002012-04-13T17:29:19.575-04:00Hi Sheri, nice to meet you, all thanks to the UBP ...Hi Sheri, nice to meet you, all thanks to the UBP of course! <br />I love the blog layout, you do like scrapbooking ;)<br />Congratulations on a job well done, I was just looking for some info about how long can the homeschool journey last and I'm glad to find that you can go the whole way!Petrahttp://www.petralingua.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-4478320863982529552012-03-16T21:32:12.330-04:002012-03-16T21:32:12.330-04:00Thanks for this post. I just finished Sue Patrick...Thanks for this post. I just finished Sue Patrick's book and your post adds to my understanding. :)<br />~Andrea<br />www.nodoubtlearning.blogspot.comAndrea @ No Doubt Learninghttp://www.nodoubtlearning.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-18073504558999862162011-12-26T16:01:57.235-05:002011-12-26T16:01:57.235-05:00Thank you! I just started homeschooling and my dau...Thank you! I just started homeschooling and my daughter has been struggling with multiplication. I think this multi-sensory approach will really help her and I know it'll help my son who is hearing impaired and benefits from multiple sensory approaches to learning.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458706064869402235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-90927850347025850552011-10-11T18:56:19.865-04:002011-10-11T18:56:19.865-04:00Looks really neat!Looks really neat!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13073183049907567533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-73649789314759414232011-08-29T09:13:25.937-04:002011-08-29T09:13:25.937-04:00Love this idea. I am going to try and incorporate...Love this idea. I am going to try and incorporate into my classroom.Mama Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811885231530107466.post-61784944133485195032011-06-02T11:34:10.359-04:002011-06-02T11:34:10.359-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Mozerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175100012452006030noreply@blogger.com