First Year Homeschooling; 2013 in Review

I would love to have been that mom… you know the one.  The one so organized that she has helpful, dated posts about what her kids have been studying each week, how she incorporated certain crafts, you-tube videos, and living books into each lesson.  I know… I follow those moms!  And those posts have helped us tremendously in our amazing first year!  This is not THAT post.  This is just a snapshot into our year.  Mostly for me... to remember all the details of this fantastic adventure!

History Craft, Experiments, Inspired Crafts, Ooblek, Art in the Courtyard, A moon Study at the Nature Reserve, Reading with Pappa, and Hot Cocoa on the balcony of our Vacation Rental.

Charlotte’s Web Snack, Milk and Food Colouring Experiment, Sibling Bonding, Learning to ride a Bike, Study time with a view, The Great (muffin) Wall of China, Coast Line Study, Fun just being Kids, Making Grape Jam, Penguin Sanctuary, More Experiments, Sibling Bonding.

Science, Wind Study at the Nature Reserve, More Experiments, Giraffe World, Art, Construction, Quality Time, Feeding the Animals, Learning to Shop, Checking out Cool Inventions at Butterfly World, Lizards at Butterfly World, Pop-Junior. 
There isn’t a server large enough to support photos of ALL the science experiments!  So many, I outsourced some to my Father-In-law who has been also teaching Tuesday Morning Battery Project Science.  This has been a winner for ALL involved!  It’s been an amazing year.  I’m most thankful for the special bond I see growing between my kids.  I’m tired.  I’m thankful for a break to regroup before getting ready for next year.  But I’m excited… Super excited!!!