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Hanging out at the library

September 30th, 2008 at 03:20 pm

The kids are taking a 1 hour class here at the library. I forgot what the topic was, but it sounded good. We have been taking classes here and at another branch 1-3 times a week. So far this month they have had astromony; Mexican day; learned about Ireland; the history of checkers-how to play the game and made their own boards; the Amazon; leaf art; basic finances...

All the classes are free. While they are in class I grab a computer. Since we are dialup I can get on the library which is DSL and clean out my mail in a fraction of the time it takes at home.

Actually though, I think it was the library where my password was comprimised and my email and accounts were hacked. It was done about a month ago by a family member, through my library card (which we have to use for access to the library computers). So, now I have a new library card with a new password. And, I change my library internet password each week.

Last week I got several great finds off of free cycle to use in our classroom (we homeschool). A set of cubbies, and a mail organizer with 48 slots, and some books. Later this week I pick up 2 corkboards that are 3x4.

Last night we got our first frost. So today, I will probably start pulling up the corn from the garden. Part I will keep for decorations, and the rest will throw to the horses, cows and chickens. However the frost does not seem to have bothered my okra, beans or tomatoes and peppers.

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2 Responses to “Hanging out at the library”

  1. Jerry Says:
    September 30th, 2008 at 03:44 pm 1222789473
    1222789473

    It sounds like you are very frugal by saving your corn husks. I think it is great that you are homeschooling. I personally was not, however I believe that you usually get a great education when your family puts their effort towards your education.

  2. mom-from-missouri Says:
    October 1st, 2008 at 01:43 am 1222825438
    1222825438

    Turns out they can get a double credit for today and next Tuesdays class, both an art and history/social studies hour. They learned about Indians from the west and made totum poles out of paper mache (and she also discussed the history of paper mache). Next week they will finish them off by painting. The kids learned what the totum poles meant and the various meanings of the animals on them. Perfect timing since we are gtting ready to start a unit on Native Americans in about week.

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