If you’re tech-savvy and you like using computers for work, you’ll probably love the Switched-on-Schoolhouse curriculum. SOS is a computer-based Christian homeschooling curriculum that covers Grades 3-12. In this article, we’ll distill about 25 Switched-on-Schoolhouse reviews from homeschooling moms and students who’ve used the program. We’ll check out the pros and cons of this program and compare it with other homeschooling curricula. (NOTE: Many people think Switched-on-Schoolhouse is an online homeschooling curriculum – it isn’t. It’s an offline, computer-based program that can connect to the internet.) Contents of this article: About Switched-on-Schoolhouse What Homeschooling Method Does SOS Use? Switched-on-Schoolhouse Accreditation What SOS Homeschool Reviews Say Monarch vs. Switched-on-Schoolhouse What Grades Does SOS Offer? Can You Look at Samples of SOS...
For a few winters now I've seen some fun social media post showcasing frozen jeans standing up as if they'd come alive in some amazing Fantasia based Sorcerer's Apprentice spell.Image Courtesy of Your ClassicalCreating A Frozen Jean FamilyFirst we wet our jeans in the kitchen sink. Then we hung them over our back porch railing for 30 minutes. To provide some weather related contect the day we conducted this experiment it was -15C outside (said to feel like -20C), for you Americans that's 5 Degrees F to -4 Degrees F. If it's colder than your clothes will likely freeze faster, warmer out they'll freeze a little slower.It didn't take long to realize the genius of Molly's idea to go with...
Just a quick introduction. I don't own a Tesla or any electric vehicles but I found this information very educational as we head off into our battery powered future.Remember that blizzard in Virginia on January 4 that made national headlines? The state highway system came to a complete stop, trapping travelers on the road for nearly 24 hours. A truck driver tweeted that a Tesla driver knocked on his cab window and asked him for a blanket to keep his kids warm. He wondered what would happen when the Tesla ran out of juice. Would that poor family freeze to death as they waited futilely for a rescue?That tweet became major news. A Washington Post op-ed (paywall) worried about what will...
If there’s one place where it’s truly acceptable to be yourself, it should be the bedroom. No matter how conservative your attire in the outside world, in your bed you should be able to strip down to your birthday suit and feel those high thread count sheets against your bare behind. And though you run the risk of being walked in on by your kids (do give them a head’s up), sleeping nude may be worth it. Research shows there are many benefits of sleeping naked — it can improve not only your snooze, but also other aspects of your health. Is it better tto sleep naked though? Here’s what the research says about going au naturale come bedtime.Sleeping Naked...
These valentine sensory activities are sure to keep your students engaged as they play and learn. They’re wonderful valentine activities for preschoolers, so be sure to save them for later! If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day ideas, please check out my Valentine Pinterest board. Valentine Sensory Activities We love sensory activities around here! I think they are a must in every preschool classroom (and home!) The benefits of sensory play are endless. And best of all, sensory play doesn’t need to be complicated to be beneficial. All of the activities listed below are quick to assemble and guaranteed to hold your kids’ attention. Sensory Activity Supplies Here are some of our favorite supplies to make valentine sensory activities. You can...
