HSMJ - Slow and Steady

In my life this week…

We are S*L*O*W*L*Y finding our rhythm here.  It's still not settled but it is getting there.


In our home school this week…

• We did some valentine art. We created a picture using hearts.
• Worked on recorder practice.
• Focused on our bible studies this week.
• We recorded and watched the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
• We spent a full day at Science Works exploring their two new displays. We especially enjoyed the Think Ahead displays.

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…

• Sea Life - Crab Day Packet { freebie }
• Discovering New Mystery Series  

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

• A birthday party at the outdoor swimming pool.  Great fellowship.
• We went to Science Works on Monday.  Great day out.
• Recorder lessons
• Tennis lessons

My favourite thing this week was…

• Listening to some TED talks.

Questions/thoughts I have…

• What blogs / websites about ASD {Autism Spectrum Disorder} can you recommend ?

Things I’m working on…

• I have resurected my Tuesdays Treasure's posts and this week I share a little bit about The Burgess Bird Book for Children. Take a look and share your latest book finds with me.  I love finding new great books to read or read aloud to Sir N.
• I've been participating in the Virtual Fridge for a while now and am really enjoying seeing the wonderful art work our kids are making.  It's also helping me to focus more on being creative with Sir N on a regular basis.  This week Dream Time Painting {Virtual Fridge}

In Bloggy world I’m reading…

• As some of you know I am a Kiwi living in Australia.  We are struggling to access basic tertiary educational opportunities for our students.  Sadly this is not easy because as Kiwi citizens we have to pay cash for any study opportunities.  I was pleased to read this as it's a step forward in the right direction and Sir N will benefit but sadly it does not open doors for my older students.  Australia agrees loan deal for Kiwi expats' kids
• I've seen something similar before but was still surprised at the results of these before and after photographs The great power of makeup…
• Some of the photographs in this photostory are amazing The 50 most PERFECTLY timed photos
• In Sickness…
• Here is an interesting look into the lives of a missionary family Questions, Answers, and Cold Toliver Children
• The hidden meanings in kids' movies by Colin Stoke.  This is an interesting perspective. 

I’m cooking…

• I'm contemplating trying out Cauliflower Wraps (SCD, GAPS, Paleo)

A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

Gever Tulley 5 dangerous things you should let your kids do



Here is another one by the same speaker 5 dangerous things you should let your kids do illustrating another 5 things.  I like this one more he explains the benefits behind each suggested activity.
Here is the website: Fifty Dangerous Things (You should let your children do).

He runs a camp called Tinkering School. He shares his thoughts on Life Lessons through tinkering school - building is at the heart of the experience. Failure is celebrated and analyzed.



Blessings

Chareen

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