No Child Left Inside

I was blog hopping tonight and found this great website.
I actually heard a bird outside today, which has pushed me to seek outdoor activity plans. I think this will be great and I can't wait for the snow to melt....or atleast for the temperature to rise!!!! We are Stiiiiiirrrrrr crazy!
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/HarmonyArtMom/480223/

KKS

Update On Rosetta Stone

Some many have noticed (and I think I noted it before) that Rosetta Stone has a volume 3 (not just in Spanish - Latin American) but it was not available in the home school format (with teachers book and workbooks, etc). However, they are releasing this volume 3 in home school format (along with volumes 1 and 2, as individuals, as a 1 &2 set, and as all three set). Not out quite yet... anticipated for the end of March! Not sure what the monthly plan will run there, but come the beginning of next month we should be able to find out.

A Window of Opportunity

Ordering

Just wanted to let people know I'm placing an order with Rainbow Resource shortly (by the end of the week, I hope). If you're interested in putting orders together please let me know. I might be ordering from discount school supply as well (although I've not yet checked on prices to see which is the better deal). I'd be willing to do a little "co-op" shopping if someone was interested in splitting materials (specifically arts and craft supplies).

I noticed that Rainbow Resources' "busy" (and thus slow shipping and receiving) time runs from April to August. I'm planning on getting what I need for the beginning of next year in addition to the things that I want through the spring and summer so that I won't need to place another order until the fall. (I'll admit that I hate waiting!)

Rainforest Maths

My kids have been exploring several of the websites found at Educational Freeware. I really like Rainforest Maths. It brings you to a start page where you choose your level. Then it brings you to another page filled with many activities...I mean a lot! And, they are broken down into specifics skills and knowledge bases.

Of the math sites that we've tried, this is my top pick. All three computer capable children work on this site and enjoy it. The one down side is that if your children is working on multiple levels (for example: level 1 for measurements and level 2 for telling time) then you have to go back to the level choosing page. There is no easy way to switch levels within a topic.

Meeting Minutes...

Sorry it has taken me sooo long to post. My computer is in some kind of funk. Anyway here are the things we discussed:

Meetings will be held on every 1st and 3rd thursday of the month: Please be on time so we can get started and accomplish everything we need to in a timely manner. It is equally important to finish and depart on time so that families can accomplish other things that may be on their daily agendas. Meetings generally run from 10am-noon. Please bring bag lunches. It is also important to never leave children unsupervised.

NEXT MEETING on March 20th @ Nicki's in the afternoon

We are alternating hosting the meeting between the 4 families
- Nicki: March 20th WINTER FUN DAY
- Kim: April 3rd PUPPET SHOW WRITING
- Tara: April 17th PUPPET MAKING
- Juanita: May 1st PAINT BOXES
- Nicki: May 15th PRACTICE PUPPET SHOW

We will perform the show to the elderly in one of the areas nursing homes on June 5th.