Learning Journal: Tues., Nov 5 – Sat., Nov. 9

Researching Foxes

Learning Journal: Monday, Nov. 4

I decided to try blogging regularly about the kids’ learning again and see how it goes. Most of my homeschool blogger relationships have fallen by the wayside, and probably no one will read this but me. But I am hopeful that it will help me find some focus.

New Art Journal: Doodling

Hallowe’en

Homeschooling High School So Far — English & Humanities

Our Topic for the Year: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Dystopia — We’re still working on finding our groove with this, and I’m trying to find ways to get James more interested and engaged. Although we agreed to this mom-made curriculum, as preparation for college, he seems to be participating reluctantly. Maybe since he is such a visual-spatial, hands-on kind of learner, this is just too bookish for him.

BTW, James has ADHD, and like many people with this “disorder,” he is blessed with high energy, a quick mind, a strong “right brained,” visual-spatial learning style, and great problem-solving skills. But keeping him interested in anything for more than 20 minutes is challenging.

Suggestions? 🙂

Books & Stories Read So Far:

Bachelorette

 

Bachelorette (2012)

Written & Directed By: Leslye Headland

My Rating: 2/5

Cross Posted Here

Art Journaling — Zentangly Stuff

I love to doodle.

Breakfast With Scot

 

Breakfast With Scot (2007)

Directed By: Laurie Lynd

Written By: Sean Reycraft, Based on a Novel By Michael Downing

My Rating: 4/5

How to Irreparably Damage Your Child (What Maisie Knew)

What Maisie Knew (2012)

Directed By: Scott McGehee and David Siegel

Written By: Nancy Doyne and Carroll Cartwright, based on the novel by Henry James

My Rating: 4.5/5

Cross Posted Here

This is a Heterosexual Code Red (In and Out)

In and Out (1997)

Directed By: Frank Oz

Written By: Paul Rudnick

My Rating: 3.5/5

Cross Posted Here