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Help! I’m Drowning, Or At Least It Feels That Way…

Published on October 8, 2018October 9, 2018 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

I started out this morning with over 2,000 emails which was a bit overwhelming. I had cleared a few hundred of them on Saturday but it barely made a dent in the pile.

Then today as I was catching up on emails and such I happened to see that we have HURRICANE MICHAEL headed our way. Just another thing to add to the list of things to think about. While we are not on the coast nor have we been put under the ‘State of Emergency’ the counties right next to us are so that means we do have potential to see some damage. This also means that we need to make some emergency preparations and be prepared for when the storm hits. As we have learned in the past the storms don’t always go along their predicted path.

**Update: The state of emergency has been expanded from 26 counties to 35, including ours, since this post was written. Our prayers are going out to all of those in the affected area as well as the first responders, National Guard, and all of those working to keep everyone safe. Continue reading “Help! I’m Drowning, Or At Least It Feels That Way…” →

Learn How To Plan Your Homeschool In 15 Minutes Or Less Per Week!

Published on September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

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As a Momma of 9 I am constantly looking out for my kids. I worry about them, like all moms do, and try to be there for them any way I can. I am also constantly looking for new ways to encourage them and keep their curiosity and eagerness to learn alive.

They really do love learning however sometimes they get bored with what we are learning or the way I am teaching it. I admit I get bored sometimes too but I love homeschooling because I am learning right along with my kids. Seeing the look on their face when they finally ‘get’ something is priceless and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

On the other hand I often feel frustrated and tired because things don’t go as planned. We also experience A LOT of interruptions in our day to day life and that can cause some frustrations too as I feel like we just aren’t GETTING ENOUGH DONE in our day.

Not to mention how exasperating it can be when you plan a lesson or activity only to have your kids totally HATE IT! Hours and hours down the drain on what you thought was going to be such a FUN LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

Planning and learning can happen on its own, and the results are mind-blowing!

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Little House In The Big Woods Adventure Weekly Lesson Plan Links & Guide

Published on August 25, 2018January 16, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog18 Comments

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Click Here for Little House In The Big Woods Adventure Weekly Lesson Plan Links Only

How we use these lesson plans:

Our school week is usually completed in 4 days. We use a Loop Schedule where we work for a designated amount of time on each subject before moving on to the next. After their work is completed for the day the kids are allowed to have independent studies were they can study whatever their little hearts desired.

Our 5th day is an optional day that we use to complete unfinished work or for other activities as we choose.

Please click HERE for a list of resources that we have purchased from Amazon and other suppliers.

Click on the links below for the series you would like to view/use. I will update these links as we get them finished.

Tip: If you want to go to a certain week/chapter or topic simply push the ‘ctrl’ and the ‘F’ button down together and a small bar will pop up. Type in the week number or chapter number you want and it will take you to it.

1. Little House In The Big Woods Adventure Week 1 Lesson Plans

Language Arts:
- Read Chapters 1 & 2
- Discussion
- McGuffey Primer Lesson
- Vocabulary
- Writing Activities
- These week we learn about fiction vs. nonfiction
- Make a Pioneer Journal
- Mother Goose Phonics: Pat A Cake
Math:
- Group Activity
- Ray’s Arithmetic Books
- Fractions
- Learning Your numbers 1-10
Geography and History:
- State Study: Wisconsin
- Research Pioneer Life
Science:
- Learn about Bears
- Learn about Panthers
- Research Microbes and Bacteria
- Learn about Density
- Bonus: Why does fire burn different colors?
Life Skills:
- Research Pioneer Chores
- Making our bed
- Interrupting
- Memory Work
- Fun activities: Make Butter
- Bonus Skills: Memorizing the books of the Bible, Archery, and/or Baking
PE, Health & Safety:
- Stranger Danger
- Play Little Brown Bear
Music, Arts, and Crafts:
- Crafts: Hog’s Bladder Balloons, Corn Cob/Husk Dolls, Snowflakes, and Paper Dolls
- Art: Bulldogs, Jack Frost
- Music: Yankee Doodle Dandy, Butter Churning Song

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Reblog: My Families Favourite Bible Verses

Published on November 15, 2017November 13, 2017 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog1 Comment

I don’t know about you but I have a list of verses scribbled in the front cover of my bible. These are tried and true verses that have comforted me in the past and I know I will need them again in the future.

This post reminded me of the importance of writing down those verses. Maybe one day one of my children will need and find comfort in those notes I have scribbled down. Check out this post and maybe start your own list:

via My Families Favourite Bible Verses

Early Morning Visitor

Published on November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

This morning started out kinda gloomy and a bit chilly. I was headed out the door to the wash shed when something strange caught my eye.

There were the ducks and the squirrels down by the pond but there was something else too.

He? saw me and I stopped and watched as he tried to hide. He calmly walked to the trees and nestled in between them.

I laughed a bit as he was trying to be as inconspicuous as possible in hopes I couldn’t see him. Reminded me of my kids sometimes… lol. I felt a bit bad as he didn’t realize he had nothing to fear from me.

I stepped in to grab my phone and he stayed right there. So calm and peaceful. Then he went back to his business of catching some breakfast and I went my way as well.