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L.I.F.E by Ashley Pichea

Homeschool Mother’s Journal {02.17.12}

In my life this week…

I think I am *finally* starting to find a good rhythm to my days once again. My sleep “schedule” has been adjusted, and I’ve actually been getting “to work” before 9am lately! {Much better than the 10:30am rolling out of bed of a month ago!} I’m hoping that our upcoming vacation won’t throw me off too badly.

In our homeschool this week…

We actually managed to have a fairly successful week of homeschooling. We didn’t do a lot of worksheets {although we definitely did some}, but we had “intentional learning” taking place almost every day.  We even had some “real life learning” take place with a bag of coins!

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

Last weekend the kids were able to spend some time with J’s parents. This weekend the kids and I are headed to my parents’ house to help throw a baby shower for my sister. We are also leaving for Florida in less than two weeks! Lots of travelingthis month and next!

My favorite thing this week was…

I got a new “toy” last week, and I’ve LOVED using it this week. I’ve already taken a TON of great pictures with my Canon EOS Rebel T2i, and I’m excited to learn more about using it!

Things I’m working on…

Not directly related to homeschooling, but I am working on my second eBook. I was originally aiming to have it ready for release the last week of February, but life dictated that I extend that deadline quite a bit. I’m now hoping for a late April release. It’ll be another “31 Days to Pray” eBook, this one focusing on praying for your children!

I’m reading…

Last weekend I read When the Smoke Clears.

I’m grateful for…

I have been thoroughly enjoying counting my gifts each Monday. I’m already in the 100s!

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

I had fun creating a video with some songs to help you teach your kids how to obey this week:

songs to help you teach your kids how to obey

I’m linking up with the Homeschool Mother’s Journal.

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My First Devotional {a Tommy Nelson review and giveaway}

Since Jenny started reading on her own, I have been on the lookout for a quality devotional guide that she is able to do on her own. Tommy Nelson has provided me with the opportunity to review several great options over the past several years, but none have caught Jenny’s attention like My First Devotional.

My First Devotional

My First Devotional is perfect for Jenny {age 5}:

  • vivid illustrationsand brightly colored headings that catch and keep her attention
  • short and easy to understand devotions that go beyond the Bible story
  • age-appropriate applications of truths from the Bible

My First Devotional

My First Devotional {from the publisher}

Featuring the same first-person style and easy-to-read text as My First Study Bible, this book is a great stand-alone devotional or story-by-story companion and reinforcement tool for My First Study Bible

  • geared toward ages 6-10
  • includes 72new pages of devotions
  • has real-life applicationsspark a child’s interest in the Word of God
  • allows kids to explore the Bibleto learn interesting facts and mysteries
  • helps kids read and memorizekey Bible verses
  • will sharpen Bible skills as kids answer challenging questions

My First Devotional

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My First Devotional

Disclosure: As a Tommy Nelson Mommy, I received a copy of My First Devotional for free in exchange for this post.

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Learning Coin Values

Jenny likes to bring home bags of coins when she visits Grandpa Pichea {or “force” him to empty his pockets when he comes to visit us}. She and David love to “have money” to add to their piggy bank.

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This weekend, she brought home a Ziploc bag full of a variety of coins, but has had to delay filling the piggy bank with them due to Mommy not being able to reach it {and being too lazy to get the step-ladder out}.

The delay ended up being a good thing, though, as one of her math worksheets on Tuesday asked her to draw the coins for certain amounts of money. In lieu of drawing the coins, I had Jenny use the coins from her bag.

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She really enjoyed being able to work with “real” money for her math.

Wednesday, she got the bag of money out again, and began to sort it – pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.

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When David wanted to join her, she began to “teach” him how much each coin was worth.

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Then they put all the coins into the piggy bank together.

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I love real life moments that teach academic knowledge – it’s one of my favorite parts of homeschooling!

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Happy Valentine’s Day from What’s in the Bible?

We love our What’s in the Bible? DVDs!!

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Book Reviews by Jenny {02.13.12}

Our local library encourages its patrons to share their thoughts on the books they’ve read with other patrons via a “book review” slip that is provided. The children’s department has fun book review slips that the kids can fill out to tell what they liked most about a book and how they would rate the book.

Last week, I decided to start incorporating book reviews into Jenny’s assignments each week.

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Jenny’s Reviews:

Title: A Crack in the Track

Author: Rev. W. Awary

My favorite part of this book is… when the kids saw Thomas.

3 Stars


Title: The Rainbow Fairies

Author: Daisy Meadows

My favorite part of this book is… when Inky was in her bedroom.

5 Stars


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