Every now and then my seven-year-old likes me to write out math problems "for fun." This morning he turned the tables and wrote out this doozy for me (presumably so I could have fun while he is at school). Remember to show your work, Mom. Come to think of it, I would rather work out this problem than finish getting my bookkeeping in order for my accountant.
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Acorns
Mar 25, 2009
Sep 03, 2008
Back to School.
I am the mom who dreads the first day of school, the end of the summer mayhem, the impending piles of homework. And yesterday turned out pretty good, actually. I can feel myself adjusting to the new schedule already, and I dug deep to find a potentially creative solution to a disappointing school issue. F. is a bright-eyed second grader ("my favorite time of day is 7:00 am") and J. is in her last year at Dowling (5th grade). We're on our way.
Towards the end of summer last year, the kids made these clipboards for their homework, permission slips, etc. They have heavy duty magnets on the back so we can keep them on the fridge. (Sometimes they get too heavy and slide off, annoying all of us and scratching the door. Obviously, the best resolution here is less homework.)
May 14, 2008
Acorns
My little apples don't fall far from the tree!
In honor of my creative kids, I am going to post some acorns -- projects for little ones. This one was conceived 100% by my oldest, Juliet. She loves to save old boxes and she loves to recycle them into new things. She worked feverishly in our craft shop to get this done in time for Mother's Day. (We call our spare room the craft shop -- it's where the kids have a table and chairs and fully stocked art station. It is almost as messy as my studio. Hands down, it is one of our favorite places to be. Yippee!) One of my favorite bits is the Laura Ingalls Wilder quote -- a quote lover at age 9! I have painted quotes on the walls in the hallway by our side door (like this) and J. has been asking me to paint this one, from Little House in the Big Woods.
Save this idea for Father's Day. And please let me know if you would like more ideas for kids (projects, books, whatever...).
