I went to the teacher's store a few days ago and had in mind some sort of plastic thing to hang on the wall and hold a few flash cards at a time. I found this double-sided table-top version instead (about $20) and we love it! We always have a lot of flash cards around, but don't always make good use of them. So far we've been using it for a crazy mixture of various age levels and subject matters. Just on the first day, Ria's two biology words on a flash card came up in Gus's science book. What fun!
By the way, it also folds up to put on a shelf - with the cards still in place. This is nice to keep Frank out of trouble.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Frankly Speaking: New School Year Edition
Frank came upstairs, filled with excitement, to share an important piece of information with me. (We've been calling him "Master of Reality" lately. LOL) He said, "Mommy! Mommy! We have five blender puzzles!"
It took me a minute to decode this fascinating piece of information. The reality is that we have a blender, currently all in pieces from going through the dictionary.
Oh man, I'm gonna go ahead and leave that typo (Freudian slip?) in, just for your reading pleasure.
It took me a minute to decode this fascinating piece of information. The reality is that we have a blender, currently all in pieces from going through the dictionary.
Oh man, I'm gonna go ahead and leave that typo (Freudian slip?) in, just for your reading pleasure.
Catholic Textbook Project - 3rd Volume Available Soon
The Catholic Textbook Project is accepting orders for the third volume in their history series - Light to the Nations: The Development of Christian Civilization Volume 1.
Suitable for grades 7-11
Sample chapters and ordering info can be found here
Ten Years Ago Tomorrow...
Blessed Mother Teresa died.
I clearly remember hearing the news out on the street from my neighbor. It was one of those rare "news" events that tended to draw people together.
Here is one of her many wonderful quotable tidbits:
I was expecting Terri at the time and Mother Teresa became one of her patron saints (along with St. Therese, who was named a Doctor of the Church about a month later).
I clearly remember hearing the news out on the street from my neighbor. It was one of those rare "news" events that tended to draw people together.
Here is one of her many wonderful quotable tidbits:
It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us. It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain of someone unloved in our own home. Bring love into your home for this is where our love for each other must start.Lots more quotes can be found here
I was expecting Terri at the time and Mother Teresa became one of her patron saints (along with St. Therese, who was named a Doctor of the Church about a month later).
New School Year... Friendship with the Saints
I've realized that my work on the Love2learn Moments for Relevant Radio (currently playing only in the Milwaukee market, I believe) has forced a cut-back in some of the "substantial" content on Studeo just a bit. And so, I've decided to start cross-posting those pieces here as well. Here's #25 (if you're interested in reading the earlier ones, please click here - you can even hear a couple of the audio files on the Relevant Radio site)...
Among the saints children will find friends of every personality, description and race - warriors, princesses, scholars, entertainers and much more. Some had amazing adventures and earned renown through the whole world, others lived quiet lives but handed down great works to future generations. And perhaps the greatest thing is that their help is available just for the asking.
Bishop Robert Finn said: "Ask God to give you the fervor of St. Albert the Great for science, the joy of St. Cecilia in your music, the diligence of Jerome for translating, and the clarity of St. John in writing. Run and play with St. Don Bosco, debate and persuade with St. Catherine, and fish with Peter himself.
Holy Mary, who taught our Lord...in the school of Nazareth, accompany us on our new school year. St. Joseph, headmaster and guide for the boy Jesus, lead us on a sure and safe path to Him."
By the way, I found this lovely quote awhile back on my friend Ana's blog.
Among the saints children will find friends of every personality, description and race - warriors, princesses, scholars, entertainers and much more. Some had amazing adventures and earned renown through the whole world, others lived quiet lives but handed down great works to future generations. And perhaps the greatest thing is that their help is available just for the asking.
Bishop Robert Finn said: "Ask God to give you the fervor of St. Albert the Great for science, the joy of St. Cecilia in your music, the diligence of Jerome for translating, and the clarity of St. John in writing. Run and play with St. Don Bosco, debate and persuade with St. Catherine, and fish with Peter himself.
Holy Mary, who taught our Lord...in the school of Nazareth, accompany us on our new school year. St. Joseph, headmaster and guide for the boy Jesus, lead us on a sure and safe path to Him."
By the way, I found this lovely quote awhile back on my friend Ana's blog.
Monday, September 03, 2007
It's Been Quite A Summer...
and though we didn't accomplish everything I ... dreamed... we might...
Bernie finished her extra credit list this afternoon and will be going out for some Cold Stone Creamery with Mommy later today.
On the way home we will pick up some ice cream for everyone to celebrate a combined total of over 200 hours of kid-reading this summer!!!
Bernie finished her extra credit list this afternoon and will be going out for some Cold Stone Creamery with Mommy later today.
On the way home we will pick up some ice cream for everyone to celebrate a combined total of over 200 hours of kid-reading this summer!!!
Gus has been doing lots of old photo scanning...
and I particularly liked this one of my grandmother.
Today I'm working on lesson plans, school organization, group "school" planning ( in "real" life and online) and getting some more Love2learn Moments ready to record this afternoon.
Have a great holiday!
Today I'm working on lesson plans, school organization, group "school" planning ( in "real" life and online) and getting some more Love2learn Moments ready to record this afternoon.
Have a great holiday!
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Visiting Katrina
I had a nice, though short, visit with my friend Katrina. We visited, went shopping and enjoyed a wonderful little picnic (with a lot of help from Trader Joe's) at one of my favorite parks.
She was in very good spirits and very much appreciates all the prayers!
I received these lovely little messages from her children after I returned home:
K - I miss you and I hope you come back soon! You can come anytime you want because our house is free for anyone.
E - How are you? What are you doing right now?
R - I love you Leasha and I hope you have a nice day!
She was in very good spirits and very much appreciates all the prayers!
I received these lovely little messages from her children after I returned home:
K - I miss you and I hope you come back soon! You can come anytime you want because our house is free for anyone.
E - How are you? What are you doing right now?
R - I love you Leasha and I hope you have a nice day!
Another lovely old photo
This is an old photo of my great-aunt Mary before she entered the convent (Sisters of St. Joseph - a teaching order). I just love this picture - the dress, the flowers, the shoes, the hair. :)
My sister also blogged about Sister Rose Marie and this beautiful photo.
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