It’s been quite the weekend. Parker’s been sick. Heartrate in the 80′s. Puking. Even though the kid has a Nissen. TWICE this week that I’ve KNOWN our HERO has aspirated. A prescription of Septra. An Enema. I woke up at 6:30 this morning. Fell back to sleep at 8:00 and just woke up at noon…. [Continue Reading]
Montessori on the Cheap
Apr 18, 11 By · 7 Comments
There has always been something about the Montessori method of teaching that has appealed to me. Especially when working with children with special needs. One thing that held me back was the cost of many Montessori activities. Finally it dawned on me that I could create my own transferring activities….for next to nothing. A cost… [Continue Reading]
Homeschooling and Down syndrome: Parker and the Letter E
Apr 4, 11 By · 4 Comments
Because I don’t count a letter as being mastered until Parker can identify it by sight, sound and sign, it takes us a little longer to make our way through the alphabet. Especially when you add in surgeries and weeks worth of snot and low grade fevers. sigh. But we keep plugging along and today… [Continue Reading]
A Giveway! Mama K’s Aromatic Play Clay!
Feb 20, 11 By · 27 Comments
You know that at our house we are all about the tactile learning. Hands on. Interactive. Using as many senses as possible. There are lots of play doughs on the market. But I’ve had the same issue with everyone I’ve tried. They stink. As in they smell bad. Really bad. That’s the reason I started… [Continue Reading]
Baking Alphabet Crayons
Nov 7, 10 By · 13 Comments
Okay. This is an oldie but a goodie with a bit of a twist. Recycled crayons? Been there, done that? How about recycled ALPHABET crayons? (Hey, even if you done this too, how about leaving me a little comment love commending my effort, eh?) Parker’s working on the letters A and B. I’m working on… [Continue Reading]
Special Needs Homeschooling: The Homeschool Post
Nov 5, 10 By · 3 Comments
There are many things I am passionate about. My family. My religion. Living on Less Dr. Pepper Gardening Advocating for those with Special Needs Being a huge pain in the butt for my local legislative representative. heh. I’m also passionate about Homeschooling Parker. Yes, Reed is a Principal. Yes, there is a small groups class… [Continue Reading]
