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Plans for February 2013
I have come to think of February as something akin to the “Room of Requirement” in the Harry Potter series – whatever I need homeschooling-wise, February will provide the space and time. It’s one of...
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Grade 1: Four Processes Math Block
This post is a part of Waldorf Wednesday. See all the links here. The math gnomes returned to our schoolroom after a complete fashion overhaul. They are looking slimmer and taller . . . oh wait, those...
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Lesson Plans for March 2013
March always seems to be the beginning of the end of the school year. Just 3 blocks to go, then testing in June, then yippee!!! It also seems to be the beginning of the beginning of the next school...
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Grade 1: Fairy Tale Block
This post is a part of Waldorf Wednesday. See all the links here. Building a block around a few fairy tales in February was a great way to fit in a bunch of seemingly unrelated activities we have not...
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Knitting with Boys
This post is a part of Waldorf Wednesday. See all the links here. Knitting is something I don’t have to remind my boys to do. They both pick up their projects at some point during the day – usually in...
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Lesson Plans for April 2013
Who am I to argue with T.S. Eliot, but with two separate weeks of spring break, April may be the kindest month. The first week in April we will be taking a break from main lessons, spending a day at...
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Grade 1: Nature/Gardening Block
Sharing on the Magic Onions: Friday Nature Table. See all the links here. For me, this block encapsulated the essence of grade 1: lots of physical activity in the form of playful work, fun stories...
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Lesson Plans for May 2013
This post is a part of Waldorf Wednesday. See all the links here. The last blocks of the year! WooHoo! Yippee-yie-yay!! Happy dance, happy dance, happy, happy, happy dance!!! Here is what we are up to...
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Grade 1: Math
This was our third and final math block of the year. Jude continues to be comfortable with numbers, so my goal was simply to continue using the 4 processes. We read a few fairy tales that showcased...
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Grade 1: The Wise Enchanter and a Giveaway!
This whole block was like a fairy tale. Everything we did seemed enchanted. And the best part? I didn’t plan any of it. It all just kinda happened. I knew I was onto something magical when I showed...
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