Short post but this came via Twitter to me: Doodling Increases Focus and Recall
Would go great with the post below. Another low stress way to encourage learning and retention. Doodle while watching TV. 🙂
Archive for the ‘General’ Category
What would you like me to blog about?
I’ve had an extremely challenging winter this year. Personal life has some heavy stuff going on so my blogging has been limited. I’m sorry about that! I’m turning the corner now and hope to get back on track with daily blogging. I would love to address specific writing questions or homeschool needs. Please offer questions and thoughts in the comments section and I’ll use this week to talk to your specific situation.
Peace.
ETA: Apparently comments aren’t functioning now. Grrr. I have my tech team looking at it. We will probably just upgrade and revamp. For now, post your topics on my forums here:
Click on Scratch Pad and then click on Post for new post. You can give me ideas there.
Irregular Verbs
Merry and I are having a chat over on the Scratch Pad about misuses of verbs. She did some research and came up with some fun sites to help you and your kids sort things out.
Irregular verbs links
Well, I found this interesting link–here 1 or 2 people can play a jeopardy-like game on the computer, they have to be able to type the correct word to fill in the blank. http://www.quia.com/cb/8111.html That’s a fun idea I might be able to do with my kids on our own, hmm….
Lots of sites have lists, I liked this one of common ones: https://gradesfixer.com/blog/fascinating-historical-topics-for-in-depth-research/
This is a much more extensive list:
http://www.englishpage.com/irregularverbs/irregularverbs.html
It has a series of quizes you can do online or print (pretty basic drill-type things though). They’d be more fun adapted into a Jeopardy format, LOL!
Merry
Where I’ve been this week…
I’ve had a nice break from the ice and snow of Cincinnati, visiting a friend on the Oregon coast. Tomorrow’s freewrite will post as usual. Hope you all are having good quality family and homeschool time together. See you soon!
February classes still have some openings
Brave Writer winter class registration continues with openings in classes starting in February.
The Winter Class Schedule for 2009 can be seen in full at the website. These are the classes that are starting immediately and still have openings. Don’t miss your chance to get the New Year off to the write start. 🙂
Kidswrite Basic (Only two family spots left. Hurry!)
February 2 – March 13
SAT/ACT Essay (Only three spots left)
February 2 – February 27
Kidswrite Intermediate (8th-10th grade – many slots available and won’t be offered in spring)
February 16 – March 27
One Thing: Freewriting (Specifically offers support to those whose kids need additional support in the writing process.)
February 16 – March 27
Just So Stories (Designed for kids who love animals and silly word play)
February 23 – March 20
Please email me if you have questions about classes or registration.
Julie
P.S. Remember: Class Registration is still open and live. Come register!
