After hearing from so many of you how much you loved hearing about the Mama Robin outside our front window, I just knew I had to find a way to let you all see this beautiful miracle that has captivated my heart. The video below of the Mama Robin tending to her flock was recorded in about 5 minutes. She worked busily all day to feed her young - they are hungry little buggers! (I can relate!) Did you know that one Robin can eat as much as 14 FEET of earthworms a … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
New Birth {And…Last Chance for the Lapbook Giveaway!}
She chose wisely among the twigs and sticks - picking them up one-by-one and carrying them to the top of the pillar. After a small pile was formed, she would add a piece and nestle down into them, rubbing the pieces together against themselves trying to get them to tangle. It was the start of her nest. The victory was short-lived, for try-as-she-might, the nest beginnings would fall down off of the top of the pillar and onto the ledge below. I thought she had given up when I crept … [Read more...]
Cycle 1 Lapbooks – FREE GIVEAWAY!!!!
WOOHOO!!! The Memory Work Lapbooks to complement Cycle 1 of Classical Conversations* (4th ed.) are HERE!!! To celebrate the launch of the My Memory Work Lapbooks, I am giving away TWO (yes TWO!) complete sets of these lapbooks! That means two lucky winners will get to celebrate! All you have to do to enter, is help me...... Spread the Word But wait! Get your copy now, and if you win the giveaway, I will refund your purchase! TO ENTER: You must use … [Read more...]
Just released – Lapbooks for Cycle 1!
I cannot believe this day has FINALLY arrived! I am sooooooo excited to share these resources with you, I just cannot wait! Originally I was planning to release them on the 15th, but some of you begged, and they are officially ready, so I would love to grant your request! Check out the My Memory Work Lapbooks HERE! And take a look at these pictures! I just love how this series of lapbooks draw the student right into the information! What fun we are going to have this year in our … [Read more...]
Booklist for Cycle 1
Hi there! I love it when readers post comments, and I want you to know I read them all! I just had a reader post a comment wishing I had a booklist available to complement Cycle 1 (good to hear from you Tanya!). Well, it just so happens that I was given a booklist for Cycle 1 a long, long time ago from someone. I am not even sure where this list came from, and would LOVE to give credit to its creator - so if you know who that was, let me know! This list was compiled using the 3rd edition … [Read more...]