Playaways from the Library

I just discovered the unique experience of using Playaways from the library. Chris really likes them. He can easily plug in a pair of ear buds and listen to classic books. Right now he is listening to Robinson Crusoe. Next, he has Tom Sawyer. They are so much easier than CD's with no scratches, fit in your pocket, and are easy for everyone to use.

Thank you Library for purchasing these and allowing the public to listen to these classic stories!

This week in Homeschooling:
I decided to try a new way to plan my Mom School each morning. I decided to focus on specific subjects as follows:

• Monday - Government and Freedom - Curriculum: The 5,000 Year Leap, Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, The Making of America
  
• Tuesday - Math and Music- Curriculum: Math-U-See, Mathematicians are People Too Vol. 1 and 2, Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers
  
• Wednesday - History and Art - Curriculum: Story of the World Vol 2., Usborne Encyclopedia of World History, Genealogy
  
• Thursday - English and Grammar - Curriculum: Winston Grammar, Editor in Chief, Latina Christiana, Word of the Day
  
• Friday - Science - Curriculum: Encyclopedia of Science, Biology for Every Kid, How the Body Works, How Nature Works
  

I just started it this week, but I already feel that this is working out well for me and the kids. I use this basic subject outline to plan what is mine to teach and to inspire my children. I think I'm more inspired than they are! LOL!