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Madsen Method: English for Life Our Forefather’s Method of Instruction The Madsen Method is a complete, non-consumable language arts program that incorporates all four neurological learning avenues. Students will learn how to speak, hear, do, and see the tasks given to them. By incorporating all of the senses into the learning process, students will truly learn the material. Once the student has completed this program, they will be able to teach others the material. When I first heard about the Madsen Method, I was drawn to the idea that they used all of the senses in the learning process. I…
My truck is in pieces
Posted in Thoughts, and Thrifty Ideas
A few months ago, the speedometer on my Suburban went out. It was a gradual process. At first, there was a click, click sound. Then, it started to get stuck at certain speeds. Finally, it just stopped working. We took it over to the Chevy dealership, and they confirmed that it was the cluster motor. They said they would have to replace the whole instrument panel. The parts alone would cost somewhere in the range of $500-600. That figure didn’t include labor. **sigh** When we went home, D hopped on the internet to do some research. It turns out that…
While Munchkin and D show me appreciation for the things I do every day, they make a special effort on Mother’s Day to make the day great for me. In get spoiled with extra attention and little gifts from Munchkin. This year, this picked out this huge singing card that was hilarious!! In addition to the card, Munchkin arranged these flowers for me from a bouquet from the store. I think she did a great job. We spent most of the day just relaxing and spending time together as a family. To me, that is a wonderful way to spend…
Uncover Exciting History Review
Posted in Homeschooling, and Reviews
Uncover Exciting History by Amy Puetz All too often the study of history is seen as boring by students. In fact, I was one of those students when I was in school. Although I was a good student, I found history very dry. Homeschooling Munchkin has allowed me to see a different side of history – the side of history that is exciting. By moving away from dry textbooks and using other living books, fun resources, and field trips, history can come alive. Amy Puetz has found a way to teach history in a story style that will capture the…