About amida
Amida is the mom of three darn kids. She used to stress about state standards and test scores but has since come to her senses and currently enjoys blogging about their journey into unschooling.Website: http://unschoolme.blogspot.com
Posts by amida
Raising Readers
By amida on June 25, 2009
Early literacy starts the day your child is born when you use language to say hello to that little creature you have just met . Parenting can feel overwhelming and it’s hard not to feel like you need to make sure your 2 year old can do this {read more}
By amida on June 25, 2009
Reading and Tree Houses just seem to go together…
By amida on June 15, 2009
…so the Magic Treehouse series seemed like a good bet for my daughter. The books had been recommended to me a elementary school teacher friend as the next step up from the Level Three Easy Readers that were now boring my six-year-old.
The Magic {read more}
By amida on June 15, 2009
Lego + Math = Fun
By amida on April 8, 2009
We love LEGOS. Their open-ended play possibilities make them the first choice on every birthday wish list and the kids never seem to be bored of them.
As if that weren’t enough, their educational benefits are nothing to scoff at. They can be {read more}
By amida on April 8, 2009
Make Your Own Irish Flag
By amida on March 13, 2009
The flag of Ireland is composed of three colors — green, white, and orange.
The green represents the Catholics in Ireland; the orange represents the Protestants, and supporters of William of Orange, who settled there in the 17th century; and the {read more}
By amida on March 13, 2009
Cartoon History Notebook
By amida on March 9, 2009
History is so full of stories and events that it is sometimes difficult for children to get a good grasp of it. One way to aid in this is to read the history of the world to them, in chronological order, and have them illustrate the events in their own {read more}
By amida on March 9, 2009
Simple Shamrocks
By amida on March 7, 2009
Get your preschooler into the Irish spirit this March by making some simple shamrocks!
Materials:
Green construction paper
Glue stick
Tissue paper (green or otherwise)
Markers
Scissors
Cardstock
1. Cut out 3-4 heart shapes with the construction paper {read more}
By amida on March 7, 2009
Reason For Reading
By amida on March 6, 2009
Reading aloud to your child is perhaps one of the most important experiences you can share with him.
The love of books can take him on adventures through time and the world over and span through every subject imaginable. In addition, reading can improve {read more}
By amida on March 6, 2009
Math In Literature
By amida on February 25, 2009
Combining math with literature is an excellent way to spice up your child’s curriculum. Not only can he practice reading skills, he will also boost his math by working out the problems within the story in a fun and relaxed manner.
Many children’s {read more}
By amida on February 25, 2009
Cooking with Kids
By amida on February 20, 2009
Cooking is an important life skill that is fun for most kids and can be easily integrated into the homeschool day. The key is to keep things simple and not stress:
Don’t limit yourself to kids cookbooks. There are lots of excellent books on making {read more}
By amida on February 20, 2009
Make Some Noise!
By amida on February 18, 2009
Whether you are young or old, carefree or stressed, there is nothing like a little jam session in the middle of the day to lift and restore your spirits. Don’t have an instrument? No problem. You can make your own jamming wall using a tension spring {read more}
By amida on February 18, 2009
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