tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post2426062469560753665..comments2023-10-17T07:32:01.554-04:00Comments on Spinner's End Primary (at The Linton Academy): Gearing Up for First Grade: Planning and SchoolroomRockerMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13543179627497952349noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-24031754557481695952013-06-17T21:59:37.450-04:002013-06-17T21:59:37.450-04:00We're doing school this summer too! I'm j...We're doing school this summer too! I'm just not sweating it if we miss days for whatever reason. I recently started a Well Trained Mind bookclub at Living and Learning at Home. I don't know if you've stopped by yet, but I'd love for you to share you thoughts whenever you can! Thanks for linking up to Trivium Tuesdays! I look forward to browsing your blog more.Amy Mazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052176651841122314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-69873007690201394692013-06-13T08:57:05.940-04:002013-06-13T08:57:05.940-04:00LOL, I'm not sure if my son knows about summer...LOL, I'm not sure if my son knows about summer break, or not. He just turned six, but since he's never been to traditional school, I'm not sure what he knows (or thinks he knows). <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!RockerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543179627497952349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-83502820595985777472013-06-12T19:37:54.341-04:002013-06-12T19:37:54.341-04:00We are continuing our curriculum through the summe...We are continuing our curriculum through the summer, though in a relaxed manner. I didn't want to lose momentum or have my son forget some stuff. Hes only 4 so its not like he knows kids are supposed to be off in the summer. ;)Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-40293656504735008032013-06-09T21:11:12.645-04:002013-06-09T21:11:12.645-04:00Congrats on the new baby!!Congrats on the new baby!!RockerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543179627497952349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-36462866633734977512013-06-09T15:22:57.276-04:002013-06-09T15:22:57.276-04:00We school year round and are in week three (four?)...We school year round and are in week three (four?) of our first grade year (and pre-k). I just can't get past the flexibility that it provides for us to include what I don't feel should be "extra" and because, well, you know, I'm a big fan of spontaneous time off! We're chugging along this summer with extra intention because we'll be welcoming home a newborn in October and this gives me plenty of time to adjust without worrying about school in those first few days/weeks. <br /><br />JCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-90237121265663430522013-06-08T12:21:06.630-04:002013-06-08T12:21:06.630-04:00We bought a set of Prismacolor Scholar pencils (24...We bought a set of Prismacolor Scholar pencils (24 ct) at Rainbow Resource for around $10. The sketch pencils and such are an old set of mine, I think they were from Michael's. The roll case was around $6 on Amazon. Sorry it wasn't a true "kit". I didn't mean to make it sound that way.<br /><br />Yeah, winter is pretty tolerable here. We didn't need more than hoodies or light jackets this past one. :)<br /><br />No, the learning never really stops (hopefully, right?). I've just been getting the "mean mommy" talk from many people I know. :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!!RockerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543179627497952349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-47644954253723294112013-06-08T11:48:56.425-04:002013-06-08T11:48:56.425-04:00Oh, where did you buy the Prismacolor kit? Looks w...Oh, where did you buy the Prismacolor kit? Looks wonderful! I should get 2 for next year! LOL<br /><br />Your school room looks so organized and ready to go! <br /><br />I always think it's amazing that families in other parts of the US get such warm temperatures that staying INSIDE is a must. Here in Maine it just doesn't get that warm, but maybe it's like us staying inside during our snowy, frigid winters! LOL<br /><br />Now we're not year-round schoolers so I can't unite. :wink: But we still do some learning through summer reading programs and activities, field trips, educational TV, and gardening. Does the learning ever really stop?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441870348048026971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-7124919419265419162013-06-07T15:53:27.318-04:002013-06-07T15:53:27.318-04:00LOL! I think that's another reason we need th...LOL! I think that's another reason we need the full year. Thanks for stopping by!RockerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543179627497952349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-31779147073475181262013-06-07T15:52:44.147-04:002013-06-07T15:52:44.147-04:00Thanks! (By any given Friday, it's not so nea...Thanks! (By any given Friday, it's not so neat.)RockerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543179627497952349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-26040552469840895262013-06-07T15:36:11.536-04:002013-06-07T15:36:11.536-04:00We school year round because we're so relaxed ...We school year round because we're so relaxed that it takes us the full year to get the whole 180 in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-28603240131851995622013-06-07T15:34:07.548-04:002013-06-07T15:34:07.548-04:00We school all summer. We school in such a relaxed...We school all summer. We school in such a relaxed way that it takes all year to get a real 180 in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-63718177232517515112013-06-07T14:11:29.487-04:002013-06-07T14:11:29.487-04:00WOW It all looks so neat and fun! Great learning ...WOW It all looks so neat and fun! Great learning space! Melissa N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02954776109356807170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-86927013134919548572013-06-07T12:07:37.923-04:002013-06-07T12:07:37.923-04:00I wish Robbie would read in his spare time. He is...I wish Robbie would read in his spare time. He is constantly learning, but he doesn't care to read. I have to schedule reading time for him to make sure he does. I think it's great that you will still be doing some things to keep sharp through the summer. I know many parents who don't and I don't think I could ignore math and such, even if Robbie went to public school. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!! It's great to hear from you, again!RockerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543179627497952349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789010692601154000.post-78760306757875866752013-06-07T11:43:31.684-04:002013-06-07T11:43:31.684-04:00Your first grade curriculum looks great - I am sur...Your first grade curriculum looks great - I am sure Robbie will enjoy it. Not schooling officially in summer here, but we'll stay sharp. I plan to do daily math, logic and writing. Nothing on reading really, since daughter spends pretty much all her free time reading anyway.Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.com