August 21, 2011 10:47 PM
Mommy Matters: Back-to-School
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This was pretty much the same as last year's because of our recent move and getting Sophia and Maddy off to college. But I did add a few things and I hope there are some tiomely reminders here.
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August 2011
Back to School Special
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 Back to School . . .
It's
that time again! With 38 back to school seasons under my belt - from
Montessori to homeschool, special ed, public school, Christian and
Catholic schools - I still love the feeling September brings of new
beginnings.
Even for homeschooling moms, the pattern with which
we were raised - new clothes, new school supplies, new teacher, a fresh
start - makes September feel more like a New Year than January.
Let
that feeling be the wind in your sails as you make decisions and set
goals for the coming school year. Learn to encourage yourself just as
you encourage your kids. Take time to try new things, to have fun. Be merciful with yourself when things don't go perfectly.
This
issue of Mommy Matters - an encore of last year's - is meant to
encourage homeschooling families with some fresh links and resources,
but there's stuff here that any mom or dad can use. Be sure to share
with other moms and teachers - just click the link at the bottom.
Praying for your new endeavors. . . for you and your families. . . for all God's best in the year ahead!
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Free resources: Sheppard Software Free tools, quizzes, games -
check out geography! HT: Marian ************ Homeschool Diner
Homeschooling resources -
served up with a smile!************ Montessori MomOodles of free printables************ Free Montessori resourcesNo matter your homeschool style, you will find lots of helpful stuff here!************Puzzles, math facts, activity and coloring pages galore! ************Right at Home Sign up for their monthly newsletter, always chock full of links to make the most of each season/holiday/remembrance. ************ Donnayoung.org Calendars, planners, lesson plans ************
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Based on my books, Mommy, Teach Me! and Mommy, Teach Me to Read!, this website has loads of links and resources too. When you have time, feel free to explore!
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Great homeschool investment!
One
of the first things I bought for our homeschool was a laminator, which I
still have today and for some years shared with my daughter Samantha -
now homeschool mom of six.
64% off - plus free shipping at Amazon
Your
laminator will pay for itself in many ways: you can laminate
worksheets for erasable markers. Especially if you have a big family,
you can extend the life of educational materials.
And it's fun to laminate your children's art. Check out Maddy's circa 2000 portraits of her dad and me.
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Education's purpose is to replace an empty
mind with an open one.
~ Malcolm Forbes
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My fellow parenting pilgrims:
If
you're thinking deja vu, it's because most of this newsletter is an
encore of last year's Back-to-School edition. August has been a busy
month for the Curtis Clan - moving from Bluemont to Lovettsville,
sending Sophia back to Liberty University for her senior year (last
week) and Maddy off to Catholic University for her freshman year (next
week). Which reminds me: do you think we might be the only family in
history to have children at these two schools at the same time?
I
checked all the links and added a few. Mostly wanted to get this to
you in time to make a difference as you start the new school year. It
means so much to me to have this opportunity to encourage you as you go
about the most important work of all - raising the next generation.
Please know that I pray for you daily. And I hope you will pray for me.
Enjoy
the last weeks of summer - don't forget to have fun! I know it's a
cliche from older moms, but honestly - it goes by too quickly!
Love,
Barbara
Barbara Curtis
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