Tuesday, July 10, 2012

TOS Review: Hewitt Homeschooling

 

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Teaching  your children how to write reports? Or have a child that struggles with writing?

 

Hewitt Homeschooling is a great place to start. Hewitt Homeschooling was started in 1963 by a group of business men and women. They were concerned about children’s education. Their emphasis is to combine academics with character development, work ethic, and developing a spirit of community service.

 

Hewitt Homeschooling offers a wide variety of resources. They have curriculum, achievement tests, Literature, and My Frist Reports.  We got to try out My Frist Reports, which is geared towards grades 3-5. However, with parental help younger kids can use it.

 

Upon receiving them I was really impressed they come in white envelopes for easy storage. As well as they come pre 3-hole punched, so you can put them right into a 3-ring binder. I love things that come to me ready! The two we received were My First Report Solar System, and My First Report Lewis and Clark Expedition. Each one had around 60 pgs.

 

The best part about these are they come with so many ideas. They give you some ideas for each subject to make it into a long unit study, or you can just use it as a report. We choose to just use the Solar System as a report. They are meant to do one page a week. We did a couple pages in one week spending a bit more time on them. So we could focus on those particular planets that day.

 

 

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They also include a sheet with more resources to use along with it. Such as websites, and books. Most books on the list, were easy enough to find at your local library. I love when they help you out with that. Makes planning my lessons A LOT easier!

 

We finished our My First Report Solar System this week. The kids really enjoyed it, and did much better with it than if I had sent them out to do it on their own. I also think they pulled more information out of it this way. My oldest is in fifth grade and he doesn’t do as well with writing. I think he really just doesn’t know where to start, so this was great for him! My youngest is in second grade and this was a bit of a struggle to do it alone, but she did well with me helping her. She got a lot out of it as well.

 

Hopefully we can start our My Frist Report Lewis and Clark Expedition this next week. Right now I am pulling more resources, so we can go a bit more in depth with this one. I’m really excited about it!

 

After looking through all the different ones they have to offer, I am very excited to add some to our curriculum! Here are just a few…

Small Mammals

Weather

Olympics

Birds

Famous People

Middle US

My State

 

You can purchase the My First Reports for $8.95 each. Or you can get a set of 14 for $69.95. I really think these are a great addition to any homeschool collection.

 

You can contact Hewitt Homeschool here. Or call them at 1-800-348-1750

 

See what the rest of the TOS Crew is saying about them!

 

 

 

*Disclaimer: I received My Frist Report free of charge, in exchange for my honest review as part of the TOS Crew. All opinions are 100% mine or my monkey’s.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Simple Woman’s Daybook:

 

 

 

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FOR TODAY

July 9, 2012

 


Outside my window...

It is sunny and beautiful! A bit chilly right now though!


 

I am thinking...

can’t wait to see what today holds!

 


I am thankful for...

fun times with my family! We had a great weekend!

 


From the learning rooms...

We are starting back up today! This is our second set of six weeks..

We are starting it off with a trip to the coast!

Want to see what else we are up to, stop by our blog here..

 

 

From the kitchen...

Have no idea what we are having tonight!

 

 

I am wearing...

Shorts, t-shirt, and my teva’s!

 


I am creating...

lots of things! Right now a to-do list!

 


I am going...

to wake up my crew and get going in a minute!

 


I am reading...

Another series by Janet Evanovich


 


I am hoping...

That we have a splendid day out and about today!

 

I am hearing...

My kids finally getting up, and getting dressed..

 


Around the house...

We did all our chores, so we could enjoy today!

 

One of my favorite things...

having fun with my kiddo’s!

 


A few plans for the rest of the week:

Trip to the coast, playdates, library, appts, and 4H!

 


Here is picture for thought I am sharing..

Me and my monkey’s on Mt. Washington!

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Saturday, July 7, 2012

Another one bites the dust…

 

so far we are having a fantastic summer… Our bucket list is getting smaller and smaller. Over the last couple weeks we have been to Small Falls…

 

 

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Rangley State Park….

 

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Seen two movies.. Journey 2 at the summer movies, and Brave! Both very good movies!

We caught lighting bugs!

 

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Took grandma on an adventure.. were we went to Grafton Notch State Park…

 

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A Railroad Museum….

 

 

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and went up Mt. Washington!‘

 

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What have you been up to?

Monday, July 2, 2012

Simple Woman’s Daybook:

 

 

 

 

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FOR TODAY

July 2nd, 2012

 


Outside my window...

It is nice and warm.. I’m happy that it is a bit cooler. 

 

 

I am thinking...

I need to get on making my next 6 weeks of school plans done. This week will fly by!

 


I am thankful for...

Being able to Homeschool… I have realized this more lately!

 

 


From the learning rooms...

We are on our week break. However, the kids are still reading, and we are doing our Science Co-op, and 4H..

Maybe a impromptu trip..

 

Want to see what else we are up to, stop by our blog here.

 

 

From the kitchen...

Not sure what we are having tonight..

Suppose I really need to figure that out!

 

 

I am wearing...

Jeans, t-shirt, and flip flops!

 


I am creating...

new school plans, and planning our end of the year girl scout award ceremony

 


I am going...

to be enjoying this week.. and the lovely weather… Do any of you have big plans for the 4th? 


I am reading...

Nothing at the moment, waiting for my next book to come in.


I am hoping...

that we have a good week off, and are refreshed to start up our next 6 weeks, that will be a bit easier.. since we have 2 weeks of summer camp, and a week of soccer camp, and VBS.

 

 

I am hearing...

My kids being silly.. and making lots of noises!

 


Around the house...

There is lots of cleaning to be done.. I really need to get the bathroom cleaned, and laundry done.

 

One of my favorite things...

Spending time with great friends!

 


A few plans for the rest of the week:

Playdates, Co-op, Library, and 4H..

 


Here is picture for thought I am sharing..
I wish I could have stayed there forever!

 

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Sunday, July 1, 2012

The Homeschool Mother’s Journal:

 

 

 

 

 

In my life this week…

 

This week we were on screech all week!

We have so much stuff to finish up and be done with before the beginning of the month… Oh my!

 

We did manage to get a bit of fun in though..

 

Movies…

 

Playground time..

 

 

 

In our homeschool this week…

 

We are finishing up our last week before our week or two week off break. The kids are pretty happy about that!

 

We worked on our usual studies, and this week they started Piano Lessons!

 

 

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…

 

Try to be organized, it helps stay on top of things better.. Then you are not scrambling when you need to get our things in.

 

 

 

 

I am inspired by…

 

My children and their amazing ability to learn new things. I love to watch them in “Awe” when they take it all in.

 

 

 

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

 

This week we went to see a Movie!

 

Played with some fellow Homeschoolers!

 

Piano Lessons!

 

Little Monkey and I went on a camping trip with her Daisy’s…

 

 

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Yummy Smores!!

 

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Not so happy after not much sleep!

 

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After some fun swimming time!

 

 

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Her fairy house that we built

 

 

 

And 4H!

 

 

 


My favorite thing this week was…

 

Spending time with my youngest daughter… and watching them be so excited about their first Piano Lesson.

 

 

What’s working/not working for us…

 

This hot weather, is making us drag.. Blah!

 

 

 

Questions/thoughts I have…

 

We are having so much fun already this Summer.. We can’t wait to see what the rest of it has in store for us this year!

 

 

 

Things I’m working on…

 

On next 6 wks of lesson plans

 

 

I’m reading…

 

The 13th book in the Janet Evanovich Series “One for the Money”

 

 

 

I’m cooking…

 

Chicken, rice, and swiss chard

 

 

 

I’m grateful for…

 

For all the opportunities we are able to have, or give to our children. I reminded everyday, even on the hard days, why we homeschool. It is the best decision I have ever made.

 

 

A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

Oh, how I have missed camping!

 

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Simple Woman’s Daybook:

 

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FOR TODAY

June 25th, 2012

 


Outside my window...

Strangely, I thought the weather was suppose to be nice, but it has decided to rain. Oh well, I really needed an excuse to get some work done anyway!

 

 

I am thinking...

There is a very long list I am working on this week.. can I get it done?


I am thankful for...

The help I get from my family and friends! 


From the learning rooms...

This week we are working on our normal stuff.. Math, Writing, Spelling, and History. We are focusing on Christopher Columbus a bit longer for history.. (still reading about him and Prince Henry the 8th!)

 

We are on our 6th week, which means that next week starts our vacation. I haven’t decided if it will be for a week or two weeks yet.

 

Want to see what else we are up to, stop by our blog here.

 

 

From the kitchen...

Not sure what we are having tonight.. This no carb thing, makes it hard to think of things to eat!

 

 

I am wearing...

Jeans, t-shirt, and flip flops!


I am creating...

My to-do list!


I am going...

to be super busy this week..


 

I am reading...

the 13th book in the series “One for the Money”.. Good series! 

 


I am hoping...

Our summer continues to go as smoothly!

 

 

I am hearing...

The kids talking, and doing their school work… the dryer going, and the clack of my keys on the keyboard.

 


Around the house...

I really need to mow the lawn (which I was going to do today, but it decided to rain), laundry to be folded, dishes to be done, and a mess to be cleaned.. Then I have paperwork to finish..

 

One of my favorite things...

enjoying quiet days with my kids.. hope to watch a movie with them later today, if I finish everything.

 


A few plans for the rest of the week:

Playdate, Library, Movie, Piano Lesson, Doctors appt, Camping trip, and 4H.. YOU?


Here is picture for thought I am sharing..

One I took over the weekend…

 

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

The Homeschool Mother’s Journal:

 

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In my life this week…

 

What a week! It was amazing!

We spent some great time with friends..

enjoyed some wonderful time together as a family!

 

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In our homeschool this week…

This week we did our normal studies..

Writing, Spelling, Math, and History!

 

Then we added in a field trip!

We went to the Viles Aborteum for school one day.. getting in our PE and Science.

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Plus we went to the 4H days!!

 

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This was our first year attending, and we had a blast!

 

 

 

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…

Make the fun things count as school!

 

 

I am inspired by…

Long time homeschoolers!


Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

Another busy week on our schedule…
Doctor appts, Piano Lessons (our first one), play dates, and then Little Monkey and I are going on a camping trip with her Daisy Scouts.. 

4H and hopefully some rest!

 

 

My favorite thing this week was…

Spending time with my family!

 

 

What’s working/not working for us…

Adding some new fun stuff to our schedule!

 

 

Questions/thoughts I have…

Going to be a great summer!

 

Things I’m working on…

our bucket list for summer..

 

 

I’m reading…

The last book in the Chesapeake Shores Series!

 

I’m cooking…

Taco Salad.. YUM! Smile 

 


A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

 

Playing with the camera again!

 

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