tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87068342562551091342011-04-21T23:15:31.748-04:00Adventures in Homeschooling!Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-3296091199294497182008-06-23T20:37:00.001-04:002008-06-23T20:42:20.951-04:002008-06-23T20:42:20.951-04:00Oliver the Cat. I have a great life. How about you?Laughing,Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-77131665882641999532008-06-20T23:47:00.002-04:002008-06-20T23:50:03.134-04:002008-06-20T23:50:03.134-04:00UpdatesFor the past few weeks we have become very relaxed in our homeschooling. We are still managing 3-4 days max a week. Since dani is attending a summer reading program we have shifted our direction and added ALOT of reading time.She is doing exceptionally well.And we are still learning.....Have a great weekend! Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-33046412411986923552008-06-12T22:56:00.002-04:002008-06-12T23:07:13.576-04:002008-06-12T23:07:13.576-04:00Reading in the Summer.Today we began a summer reading program with the UM. It was all I expected and more. I entered the classroom enviornment a little apprehensive. My daughter would be "evaluated" to see if she would meet the grade level. As I have mentioned before she is only 5. And I began homeschooling back in January. Pulled her out of her PREK4 school and the rest is history.I have been working hard with Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-67837225211309206802008-06-06T18:04:00.003-04:002008-06-06T18:27:04.611-04:002008-06-06T18:27:04.611-04:00Scheduling Scheduling..... This was my first concern by far when I began researching How and If I could homeschool my girl.I recall asking a few parents who were already homeschooling to tell me their secret.I soon realized there is no secret.Our homeschool days are scheduled into 4 days a week. Those four days can vary from Monday-Thrusday (ideally) or sometimes we add an extra day, Saturday to Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-26537744040408147702008-05-26T08:55:00.002-04:002008-05-26T09:05:20.643-04:002008-05-26T09:05:20.643-04:00<summary>One of the challenges I have faced in homeschooling is the monotony that can come from week to week.There are times that I am preparing the lesson plans for the week, and I feel like "not this again...." And so when I do not make any changes and present my daughter with the daily plans, she exclaims; "but I already did this".So in order to just get over this phase I have for this week at least, </summary><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8706834256255109134/posts/default/2653774404040814770?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8706834256255109134/posts/default/2653774404040814770?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://mybrowneyegirl.blogspot.com/2008/05/one-of-challenges-i-have-faced-in.html" title="" /><author><name>Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.com</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="32" height="24" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_XLVn71F4_00/R_IcyQE_bFI/AAAAAAAAAK0/4z0MegYXEIg/S220/canada+trip+046.jpg" /></author></entry><entry gd:etag="W/"DEcFQXs7eip7ImA9WxdSEk0.""><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-5127812697999202228</id><published>2008-05-19T09:54:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-05-19T10:06:50.502-04:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2008-05-19T10:06:50.502-04:00</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="homeschool" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="lessons" /><title>Lesson 13This week we are on Lesson 13 of our MFW Curriculum. What I enjoy so much of it is that I get to supplement on the math and add some fun stuff as well.We are studying the letter C. So she has five words to learn and memorize and they all start with the letter C. So what I did is I incorporated flash cards with the translation of those words in spanish. So she learns both words in english and in Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-69017466129769851982008-05-10T15:28:00.004-04:002008-05-10T15:49:34.592-04:002008-05-10T15:49:34.592-04:00Just a few pictures.... Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-1544504580307048152008-05-07T08:11:00.002-04:002008-05-07T08:13:35.499-04:002008-05-07T08:13:35.499-04:00UpdatesWe finally completed the Ant project and moved on to the Butterfly one. Last week was intense but at the same time fun and rewarding.This morning we got to observe the last chrysalis open up. It was truly beautiful.I will be posting pictures soon.Until then. Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-2956891978285343962008-04-25T07:43:00.003-04:002008-04-25T08:01:18.700-04:002008-04-25T08:01:18.700-04:00Weekly updates.This week has been so much fun.We began we lesson 11 learning about the ants and their habitat. And the next day we celebrated Earth Day by doing our first lapbook. The Ants finally arrived on the second day and we deposit them into their new habitat as they searched and explored their way around.There is so much life lessons that we learned this week. My daughter has made a conscious effort Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-22331604667464563562008-04-20T10:43:00.003-04:002008-04-20T17:57:50.976-04:002008-04-20T17:57:50.976-04:00AntsI am anxiously awaiting the arrival of 25 egg ants tommorrow. Hopefully, we will get a "queen" egg.We are doing Lesson 11 of MWFK curriculum.. An I have done my homework to prepare for the upcoming week.We already have the Anthill Habitat where we will deposit the ant eggs. We will learn and memorize and new verse this week. "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its way and be wise. Prov. 6:6.Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-34338099403735502992008-04-18T07:01:00.005-04:002008-04-18T22:55:14.716-04:002008-04-18T22:55:14.716-04:00Why we homeschool?My decision to homeschool was not by choice, but rather by calling. I remember struggling with the decision to move my daughter from the school she was attending after some personal mishaps. I searched and visited many reputable christian schools, and I found my self in a bind. I recall asking my Heavenly Father for guidance when the "idea" of homeschooling was placed in my heart.Without having Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-34994514565838780882008-04-15T16:57:00.005-04:002008-04-15T20:45:11.208-04:002008-04-15T20:45:11.208-04:00Our day.When I started homeschooling I had this false idea that all days would be "wonderful". After my first week or so, I had a major wake up call.So far, I have learned that there will be days that will begin with a rough patch.Today, was no different. We began our day, the "wrong" way..... But the afternoon turned out to be wonderful. We had the opportunity to spend it together as a family at our Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-76943069972478903852008-04-11T16:56:00.004-04:002008-04-15T20:45:53.232-04:002008-04-15T20:45:53.232-04:00Weekly updates.Weekend is finally here and I can't wait because tomorrow I'll be going to my first homeschooling conference!Dani did fantastic this week! She really challenged herself and was able to write a short story. The short story detailed her love for her cat. It was four sentences long. Which is very long for her specially her lack of desire for writing!She's so incline to numbers. She absolutely loves Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-37303220334749550382008-04-07T11:45:00.000-04:002008-04-07T11:46:34.217-04:002008-04-07T11:46:34.217-04:00Monday DevotionalGive me Graceby Cynthia RylantMondayMake me good and kindto all creaturesthat I find.Help me love God's whole creation.Make my life a celebration.Have a blessed day!Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-6433193829164578832008-04-04T07:28:00.005-04:002008-04-04T10:00:07.045-04:002008-04-04T10:00:07.045-04:00Our fun week!As I sit here and get ready to post of on our weekly progress I have to just breath and laugh.I had all of our lessons planned and I was ready to introduce new and exciting material but my girl would not have any of it. She was basically on academic strike.To be honest, I felt the same way. So I cut my self some slack and totally revamped our week. Monday we worked in our garden. Tuesday we hit Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-29668328855193610362008-04-01T06:14:00.004-04:002008-04-01T06:46:14.932-04:002008-04-01T06:46:14.932-04:00Mapping our Kindergarten course.I began reading Home Learning Year by Year among other self help homeschooling books.I am so excited, because for once I feel that I can teach her what is "expected" by grade.We are currently working on a Kindergarten Curriculum and I have been "supplementing" with Math, Science and Social Studies that is applicable to her age.I have realized that we are already working on some of the recommendedIvy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-7033663424940555432008-03-28T07:45:00.004-04:002008-03-28T08:04:33.888-04:002008-03-28T08:04:33.888-04:00Weekly UpdatesI feel so blessed to be done with this week! I don't want to sound too dreadful but I am still learning how to tweet and pick our homeschooling days!We have been doing most of the work in the kitchen table. The only complaint I get is that her legs are hurting. Perhaps it is because of her size and the fact that the chair and table is designed for adults.So I suggested moving to the playroom Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-35071486812153118312008-03-25T08:09:00.003-04:002008-03-25T20:27:54.779-04:002008-03-25T20:27:54.779-04:00<summary>For us homeschoolers in the South Florida area, there is a convention "coming our way".http://www.sflhomeschoolconvention.com/This is a great opportunity to start reviewing the vendors and look into future curriculums!Blessings,</summary><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://mybrowneyegirl.blogspot.com/feeds/3507148681215311831/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8706834256255109134&postID=3507148681215311831&isPopup=true" title="1 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8706834256255109134/posts/default/3507148681215311831?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8706834256255109134/posts/default/3507148681215311831?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://mybrowneyegirl.blogspot.com/2008/03/for-us-homeschoolers-in-south-florida.html" title="" /><author><name>Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.com</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="32" height="24" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_XLVn71F4_00/R_IcyQE_bFI/AAAAAAAAAK0/4z0MegYXEIg/S220/canada+trip+046.jpg" /></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/"DE4FSHkycSp7ImA9WxZVFEk.""><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-4134323201586553043</id><published>2008-03-25T08:05:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-03-25T08:08:39.799-04:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2008-03-25T08:08:39.799-04:00</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="weekly updates" /><title>Weekly UpdatesLast week we breezed through a few lessons from my MFW curriculum. I have also incorporated the Scholastic Math worksheets. I am beginning to observe the changes in her penmanship. Even though she totally dislikes writing she feels excited to see her improvement as well.She no longer writes every word in capital letter. She is understanding the concept of proper use of Captial and lowercases.AlsoIvy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-48337664913209708652008-03-25T07:55:00.001-04:002008-03-25T07:59:03.861-04:002008-03-25T07:59:03.861-04:00Welcome MessageWelcome to our blog as we embark in this journey of homeschooling. I am in the learning process to see what works for us. I am so encouraged by so many Moms who have come before me and are enjoying this call in their lives. I am living each day by the grace of God as He guides our path and our life. I hope you can stay for a bit and check out what we are doing at Adventures in Homeschooling.Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-71656038988770278992008-03-25T07:38:00.001-04:002008-03-25T07:38:28.779-04:002008-03-25T07:38:28.779-04:00<summary /><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://mybrowneyegirl.blogspot.com/feeds/7165603898877027899/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8706834256255109134&postID=7165603898877027899&isPopup=true" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8706834256255109134/posts/default/7165603898877027899?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8706834256255109134/posts/default/7165603898877027899?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://mybrowneyegirl.blogspot.com/2008/03/blog-post.html" title="" /><author><name>Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.com</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="32" height="24" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_XLVn71F4_00/R_IcyQE_bFI/AAAAAAAAAK0/4z0MegYXEIg/S220/canada+trip+046.jpg" /></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/"CE4HRnYzfSp7ImA9WxZVFEk.""><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706834256255109134.post-5212010347665352610</id><published>2008-03-25T07:01:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-03-25T07:02:17.885-04:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2008-03-25T07:02:17.885-04:00</app:edited><title>Under construction!Oops, I did it again. I deleted my widgets so I am developing the blog "again"!:)IvyIvy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.com0