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The See Saw as a simple machine. When the load is shifted and the fulcrum off center, things change.
I found the children carrying over what they learned the day before. Good stuff!
Sep 20, 2011
[Tinkering] Simple Machines: The Lever
Our schoolhouse has the honor of hosting Kami Wilt of the Austin Tinkering School for a series of classes on Simple Machines. We are so happy to have Kami working with our children. First up, the Lever!
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The See Saw as a simple machine. When the load is shifted and the fulcrum off center, things change.
I found the children carrying over what they learned the day before. Good stuff!
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The See Saw as a simple machine. When the load is shifted and the fulcrum off center, things change.
I found the children carrying over what they learned the day before. Good stuff!
Passion Based Learning for the 21st Century
Instead of me having all these preconceived ideas of what they should doing, saying, and producing, I have to be open to what I find in each student. I have to discover — and help each student discover — their talents and interests and create a learning environment where they can use those gifts and passions to learn from a position of strength. — Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, Passion-Based Learning for the 21st Century
Sep 16, 2011
[Field Trip] Pioneer Farms
Some of our families met up for a field trip to Pioneer Farms on their homeschooling day. It was neat to step back in time to the 1800's and explore Texas' frontier past when family farms were the heart and soul of Texas. Most of the buildings at Pioneer Farms have been relocated here to save them from demolition. They have been placed to replicate their original environment as closely as possible. There was so much there, we didn't even get to explore it all.
Fredric Kruger Farm, a German Immigrant Homestead in the 1860's.
This one room cabin was built around 1867 by German immigrants who settled near the intersection of Dessau Road and Yager Lane, about a mile away. It represents a common housing style of the era, more Spartan than the other farmsteads. Front and rear porches extended the sheltered living areas of the cabin and a loft above the main room was used as a sleeping area for the children; the Krugers had 13.
Adjacent to the cabin are a modest barn and a chicken yard, a covered outdoor kitchen that was used both in winter and in summer, and a kitchen garden that follows a tradition of that period of intermixing various plants.
James Bell Farm. A Cotton Planter's Homestead in the 1880's.
This home was of a well-to-do family in the 1880's. Furnishings inside this house reflect the simple elegance of the day. There were so many homeschooling families there that day, I couldn't even get inside the main house to get a clear photo. Behind the house is this separate kitchen and also a spinning room - common features of the era.
An amazing grand old tree. Many of the trees are nearly 100 years old.
Fredric Kruger Farm, a German Immigrant Homestead in the 1860's.
This one room cabin was built around 1867 by German immigrants who settled near the intersection of Dessau Road and Yager Lane, about a mile away. It represents a common housing style of the era, more Spartan than the other farmsteads. Front and rear porches extended the sheltered living areas of the cabin and a loft above the main room was used as a sleeping area for the children; the Krugers had 13.
Adjacent to the cabin are a modest barn and a chicken yard, a covered outdoor kitchen that was used both in winter and in summer, and a kitchen garden that follows a tradition of that period of intermixing various plants.
James Bell Farm. A Cotton Planter's Homestead in the 1880's.
This home was of a well-to-do family in the 1880's. Furnishings inside this house reflect the simple elegance of the day. There were so many homeschooling families there that day, I couldn't even get inside the main house to get a clear photo. Behind the house is this separate kitchen and also a spinning room - common features of the era.
An amazing grand old tree. Many of the trees are nearly 100 years old.
Sep 12, 2011
Patterns and Weaving
Our mama helper this week was Clair, mama to Violet.
Weaving, just like the Pioneers did!
Mama Clair painted our sandbox. Isn't it beautiful? Thank you!
In Math, we've been focusing on Patterns
Rapunzel, Rapunzel!
Mystery Skeleton Hypothesis being collected.
The children collectively made a thank you card for our landlords for all they've done to help this make this beautiful space possible for our children to learn.
A view that made me feel happy last week.
Weaving, just like the Pioneers did!
Mama Clair painted our sandbox. Isn't it beautiful? Thank you!
In Math, we've been focusing on Patterns
Rapunzel, Rapunzel!
Mystery Skeleton Hypothesis being collected.
The children collectively made a thank you card for our landlords for all they've done to help this make this beautiful space possible for our children to learn.
A view that made me feel happy last week.
Sep 2, 2011
Corners of our Schoolhouse
My Family
Beautiful handmade easel from Liam's dad. Thank you!
We've been learning all about Pioneers in preparation for our field trip to Pioneer Farms next week. Corbin's mama loaned us their tee pee which was a HUGE hit with the children. I believe this was from her own childhood.
After mama helper Sharon did apple drying with the children, we went on a nature walk to collect items for the sunprinting project they did. More pics on that soon.
Wish I had more photos, but I had left my camera at home one day and the other day I remembered to bring it in, I forgot my CF card, so there are less photos than my usual. See you next week!
Beautiful handmade easel from Liam's dad. Thank you!
We've been learning all about Pioneers in preparation for our field trip to Pioneer Farms next week. Corbin's mama loaned us their tee pee which was a HUGE hit with the children. I believe this was from her own childhood.
After mama helper Sharon did apple drying with the children, we went on a nature walk to collect items for the sunprinting project they did. More pics on that soon.
Wish I had more photos, but I had left my camera at home one day and the other day I remembered to bring it in, I forgot my CF card, so there are less photos than my usual. See you next week!
Aug 29, 2011
Reading Readiness Involves the Whole Body
"In order for children to read, write, and spell, they must be developmentally ready. Some are ready at the age of four or five, some not for many more years. This readiness includes complex neurological pathways and kinesthetic awareness. Such readiness isn’t created by workbooks or computer programs.It’s the result of brain maturation as well as rich experiences found in bodily sensation and movement."
Climb, Swing, and Snuggle: Reading Readiness Involves the Whole Body, August 2011
-Mothering Magazine
Climb, Swing, and Snuggle: Reading Readiness Involves the Whole Body, August 2011
-Mothering Magazine
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