NOTE: I had every intention of posting this yesterday afternoon, once I finished up editing. The problem is that we had a pretty bad thunderstorm and we lost power for hours and hours. The electricity did come back on overnight, but then I had to find time to finish the post!
I thought it sounded like fun to participate in this week's Top Ten Tuesday link-up at Many Little Blessings, which is a coordinated effort with the iHomeschool Network's 10 in 10 Blog Hop. The topic this week is "your top 10 must have items". So, here goes...
I thought it sounded like fun to participate in this week's Top Ten Tuesday link-up at Many Little Blessings, which is a coordinated effort with the iHomeschool Network's 10 in 10 Blog Hop. The topic this week is "your top 10 must have items". So, here goes...
Our top ten must have items are:
Our public library: besides being the place I work part-time, the library is a wealth of resources! I wrote a guest post at Interest-Led Learning about the reasons to use your library, and how to take advantage of the library.
A love of reading and learning: for us, this is very important. A primary way that we gain information is by reading...we are all huge readers!
Internet access: what more can I say about this...I think everyone would agree that the internet is an amazing resource...just check out our Favorite Resources page or our Kid-Friendly Sites page to see some of our favorites.
Support and shared resources of the homeschool blogging community: the homeschool community where we live is relatively small (although growing in number!), so it's wonderful to have the online support of the homeschool blogging community
Trust in my girls and their ability to learn: super important, in my opinion!
A supportive husband and Daddy...I wrote about David's role in our homeschool last summer
Netflix: we've been members for many years now, and I LOVE the selection! Unfortunately, due to the quality of our internet access (we live out in the country), we can't yet do the streaming option, but we make out just fine with the DVD option. Did you know that you can search for "educational" options on Netflix? You can go to browse DVDs-->genres-->special interest-->homework help and find lots of ideas.
Amazon: I use Amazon all the time! ... for books that we just HAVE to have, for games, for whatever. I get used books whenever I can find them for the best price.
Pinterest: this is another one where I hardly need to say more! Such a wealth of ideas!! My girls love to scroll through things I've pinned to find new projects and recipes :)
We love BrainPOP! I know this isn't for everyone...the price can be prohibitive, but if you do the family subscription option, you can find discounts online sometimes. We don't regret paying for our subscription. If you don't want to pay for a subscription, though, there are free movies everyday, plus some that are free all the time. There is a BrainPOP app for iPhones as well.
What would be on your list??
What would be on your list??
Great list!!
ReplyDeleteJason loves BrainPop and got it for the girls. I've never been a cartoon person so I just didn't get it/don't get it, but the girls and Jason love it!
Of course we love the library and I love that you said trust in your girls!
I'm glad you didn't post yesterday because I was starting to get overwhelmed with all of the different posts and they were starting to look the same.
ReplyDeleteI've been cogitating on what I would say for my post.
I love your list - and not just because it's a lot like my own! I love that you included the trust you have for your daughters... that is such a big key.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving all these fun lists that everyone is written! I had to jump on board too:) I canot believe that I did not even mention BrainPOP...it's such an important part of each day here. I like what you said about trust!
ReplyDeleteGreat list Susan! I love all the 'usual' things on it, but I really love #2 and #4 and #5 and agree 100%!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful list! I love the way you focused on the big picture, especially with #2, #4, #5 & #6.
ReplyDeleteWe'd have to include almost everything on your list. I also would say free community and state programs, museums, and free days. I think I'm going to steal your idea and do a top ten list like this of my own!
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