Posts by Emaye

Here is an RCA Animate video about the research surrounding what motivates people:    www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc‎   I think it is relevant to our kids too.  As a homeschooler, I am always interested...

I think they are two completely different organizations.  

Quote: Originally Posted by SweetSilver  Fun how motivating a clean house is.    This is so true in our home.  If the house is clean and organized, it is much easier for the kids to keep up with...

Quote: Originally Posted by MarineWife  Hmm...maybe it does hurt my feelings a little because I don't understand why someone would just tell a kid, "No, my kids can't play with you today." I let my kids decide....

Misfits!  If you need humor, this show is hilarious!  

Quote: Originally Posted by pek64  It's the parents who have to struggle with the questions, isn't it? The kids seem to have the answers at the ready.    Exactly!  His answer stunned me as much as it...

Quote: Originally Posted by revolting  Also, I'm pregnant with another child that will be born at the beginning of the next school year: I worry about starting to homeschool on top of a newborn. I really feel at a loss as...

"Who teaches you?"  My son was asked this question the other day.  He replied, "I do but my mom helps me some."  He seemed proud.  I am, once again, surprised by how well all this seems to work for him. 

This looks awesome!  Thanks for passing the info on.  My kiddos are constantly making stuff.

Anna Hibiscus looks great.  Filly, I also checked out Rosa Guy and Joe and Timothy books.  Thanks!  So many new books to research.   Here is another resource:  www.thebrownbookshelf.com