Who Needs A Science Curriculum?
Big books need not apply.
We have been waist deep in science around here lately. We’ve been doing the informal study of plants around here, which has mostly been a lot of “Hey mom what is that?” and 50 assorted questions about the plant in question. Added to that a stray cat decided our garage would be the perfect place to have kittens. She’s jumpy and won’t let us near her, but surprisingly seems thrilled that the boys have taken an interest in her kittens. Why else would she lay there snoozing and completely ignore the loud creatures giggling and squealing over them? The little things are trying to eat the cat food we’ve been putting out for their mama, which makes it easier for my boys to entice them close enough then catch them for hours of head scratching and belly rubbing.
There have also been sun burns, a dead lizard in the yard, and a found collection of nuts the squirrels buried under our tree. I’ve been fielding questions right and left, trying to find the answers that will satisfy them online. Who knew you could find so much worth learning about just by going outside every day?
We’ve been so busy in fact that I still haven’t had a chance to read the Oak Meadow books I was given. I’m on page, ummmm, 21. I like what I’m reading so far if that means anything. Unfortunately I haven’t had time to read blogs either, so if there are any important posts that deserve to be read let me know.
home education, science, nature
May 6th, 2008 at 9:05 am
I really enjoyed our year of Oak Meadow influence.
Speaking of nature, I saw you at the park last night with the boys. By the time I knew for sure it was you and honked, I don’t think you heard me. I was on my way to the laundromat with eight loads of camping laundry/sleeping bags. Otherwise, I would have MUCH rather stopped and just hung out with you!
I miss you! Lets get together this week. We’re on a week break from any deliberate schoolwork. Just holler and come on over. The only day we have something planned out of the house is Friday.
May 6th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Summer, I’m looking for a blog that I think you referenced sometime back. The family does “Project Homeschooling” basically they do a project together as a family and whatever they learn from it that’s great. I really want to find her blog, can you help me? Thanks!
May 6th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Summer, I’m looking for a blog that you referenced sometime back. It’s about a family that does “Project Homeschooling” style. They do a project together as a family and whatever they learn from it that’s great. Can you help me? Thanks!
May 6th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Preachin’ to the choir!