This week started with Kenny Chesney and ended at the beach. All in all, it was a pretty perfect way to end the summer. We also read more books than usual and played some games that are new to us!
My Little Poppies Week in Review 29
Here’s what the poppies have been up to:
Saturday & Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
We had SO MUCH FUN with Unbored Games Disguises!
Books we are reading
Dad is reading:
Mom is reading:
Can’t. Put. It. Down.
I’m also trying something new and so I’m reading this:
My big kids shared a room this week and, when they weren’t running around, there was a lot of THIS happening (and it made me smile!):
Together, they shared and devoured several books from the Harry Potter series.
8-year-old is reading:
6-year-old is reading:
5-year-old is reading:
Oh my gosh, you guys! My little guy turned FIVE. How is it possible that he’s already one whole hand’s worth of years? Bittersweet for sure!
Recent hot topics:
I love to share what I’ve been reading on both Facebook and Twitter. These were the articles that garnered the most discussions and shares this week.
How to Cope When Your Child Talks Nonstop ~ Rachel, A Mother Far From Home
Stop Wasting Your Kid-Free Time ~ Amanda, Dirt and Boogers
Why I Feel So Sad During Back to School Season ~ Amanda Redhead, Huffington Post
Why We Should Bring Back Vocational Training ~ Starre Vartan, Mother Nature Network
… and this image made you laugh out loud!
In case you missed it, here’s the new stuff from My Little Poppies:
Gifted Homeschool Curriculum 2016-2017
What’s in Your Not-Back-to-School Basket?
A Gifted Math Curriculum for Your Little “Mathemagician”
10+ Amazing Math Games for Your Homeschool
10+ Games to Make You Giggle
5+ Nature Games for Your Homeschool
10+ Games to Get Kids Moving
10+ Family Friendly Card Games
5 Days of Family Games for Your Homeschool
Lunchtime Learning: Games to Play While You Eat!
Gifted Homeschool Curriculum (2015-2016)
And, did you know you can find me elsewhere? Here are some recent posts:
Fall Haul: Homeschool Resources We’re Loving ~ The Homeschool Sisters Podcast
Just because it’s different, doesn’t mean it’s less: Chatting with Shawna Wingert ~ The Homeschool Sisters Podcast
Poetry Doesn’t Have to Be Scary… And Here’s Why ~ GeekMom
So You’ve Decided to Homeschool ~ The Huffington Post
Now, it’s your turn. Tell me: What was the highlight of your week? What are you reading? Share here!
Cait has created several courses for homeschool parents. Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Kindred Collective. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.
Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
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