World Spelling Day 2012

Last year was the first year that World Spelling Day was held. We registered and enjoyed it. Just like World Math Day (which is held the day after) it is a worldwide contest that each child or class room participates in to gain as many correct answers for their country. On World Spelling Day they have 24 hours to answer questions online. There is also an app available for iPad and iPhone to gain access from anywhere. From today on they can practice online to get ready for the day. Classrooms can raise donations for UNICEF. Registration starts today! Click HERE for more information or to register.

World Math Day 2012

For the past couple of years we have participated in World Math Day. It is a worldwide, online contest that is hosted by a different city every year. You can register your children or class room and on World Math Day, which will be held on March 7th, 2012, they have 24 hours to answer as many questions at their current level as they can. They are competing for their country and the program keeps track of the amount of currect answers. Kids can start to practice on the online site well in advanced. There is also an app that can be downloaded so that they can practice and participate on an iPod or iPad. Funds can be raised to be donated to UNICEF if it is a classroom registering. Registration and practice starts today! Click HERE for more information or to register.

The Great Backyard Bird Count

If you are interested in birds as much as we are, you'll love to get involved. The Great Backyard Bird Count will be held from February 17th to 20th. There is an instructional video to show you how to do it. Find out more about it and join in for The Great Backyard Bird Count HERE.

Book Sharing Monday - The Trouble With Dragons

 If you talk about the importance of doing things that protect the environment this book is a wonderful choice to read to your children.

This story is all about how dragons took over the world and mistreated it. They disliked the changes and needed to learn how to be more friendly to their world so that it was a happier place to live. 

Book Sharing Monday - When It's Six O'Clock In San Francisco

 For Mystery Class this was a recommended read.

It was a pleasant surprise when we read it and found that it was a story of many people, all at the same time, at different locations around the world, but the time at each location was different. It gave a glimpse to those moments in each child's life.

Less Blogging

We've been looking for somewhere to live. It's been a much more difficult task than we thought it would be. We are narrowing the scope and may have a more final decision soon. Blogging will likely seem slower right now since we are in and out so much and we are trying to implement a different type of bedtime with the kids. Changes sometimes equal less blogging. I'll keep blogging but there may not be as many posts as I like.

For those who don't know our situation. We are living with relatives in a small farm house in Southern Ontario. We moved here last minute from Edmonton, Alberta to be closer to my Dad who has cancer. We have been here for months. Homeschooling has been a challenge. Wish us luck!

Book Sharing Monday - Chester

 Melanie Watt has such a great sense of humour. My kids love Chester and his funny power struggles to take over the story. He tries to change the authors words and she tries to get the story back.

In the end Chester is usually more sorry than the author and we are all laughing hysterically! This is a funny, feel-good book that you really should share with your kids.