Comments for The Homeschool Village http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com Encouraging and Building Up Homeschool Moms Sat, 12 May 2012 14:57:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Summer Science by Karen http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/05/summer-science.html#comment-3764 Karen Sat, 12 May 2012 14:57:59 +0000 http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/?p=2200#comment-3764 We like to look at the stars. You do not need a lot of fancy equipment. We have seen a lot just by looking at the sky. The further you go from the city the more you can see. So star gazing can be done while camping. We use a star guide to try and identify the stars and constellations that we see. We like to look at the stars. You do not need a lot of fancy equipment. We have seen a lot just by looking at the sky. The further you go from the city the more you can see. So star gazing can be done while camping. We use a star guide to try and identify the stars and constellations that we see.

]]> Comment on Occupational Therapy Outside by Margaret@YTherapySource http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/05/occupational-therapy-outside.html#comment-3756 Margaret@YTherapySource Fri, 11 May 2012 16:20:44 +0000 http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/?p=2185#comment-3756 You have listed so many wonderful ideas to take occupational therapy outside. Not only will the child benefit from all those motor skills, proprioceptive input, tactile explorations and more, the child also gets the emotional boost from being outdoors. Studies have shown that being outdoors helps to elevate the mood and get children ready to work. If your child tends to dislike fine motor skill work going outdoors prior to working on those types of activities may be helpful. For individuals with autism another wonderful outdoor activity is hiking (as long as your child is not a wanderer). Hiking provides moderate to vigorous physical activity, loads of proprioceptive input and a sense of accomplishment. You can go at your own speed and pick hikes that match your abilities. Of course, your swimming tip is right on target. Great post!!! You have listed so many wonderful ideas to take occupational therapy outside. Not only will the child benefit from all those motor skills, proprioceptive input, tactile explorations and more, the child also gets the emotional boost from being outdoors. Studies have shown that being outdoors helps to elevate the mood and get children ready to work. If your child tends to dislike fine motor skill work going outdoors prior to working on those types of activities may be helpful.

For individuals with autism another wonderful outdoor activity is hiking (as long as your child is not a wanderer). Hiking provides moderate to vigorous physical activity, loads of proprioceptive input and a sense of accomplishment. You can go at your own speed and pick hikes that match your abilities.

Of course, your swimming tip is right on target.

Great post!!!

]]> Comment on Has your homeschool Arrived? by Beth http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/05/has-your-homeschool-arrived.html#comment-3755 Beth Fri, 11 May 2012 15:16:01 +0000 http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/?p=2169#comment-3755 You are all so gracious. I am getting so excited for our next year, and am noticing I am not finishing this year's race well. I have had to step back and listen for God's voice and direction in our life instead of using mine to drown out His Will! You are all so gracious. I am getting so excited for our next year, and am noticing I am not finishing this year’s race well. I have had to step back and listen for God’s voice and direction in our life instead of using mine to drown out His Will!

]]> Comment on Summer Science by Joy http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/05/summer-science.html#comment-3754 Joy Fri, 11 May 2012 15:01:17 +0000 http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/?p=2200#comment-3754 I used the Flying Creatures book several years ago with my oldest daughter, during the summer time. I have decided to use it this summer with my soon to be 2nd and 3rd grader. The summer seems to be the time when all the bugs and insects are out! We love learning through the summer as much as we do the rest of the year! I used the Flying Creatures book several years ago with my oldest daughter, during the summer time. I have decided to use it this summer with my soon to be 2nd and 3rd grader. The summer seems to be the time when all the bugs and insects are out! We love learning through the summer as much as we do the rest of the year!

]]> Comment on Occupational Therapy Outside by Suzanne http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/05/occupational-therapy-outside.html#comment-3749 Suzanne Thu, 10 May 2012 13:55:15 +0000 http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/?p=2185#comment-3749 Hi, I'm a Children's OT in the UK and am so thrilled when I see families integrating therapy advice, strategies and personal research into everyday life. Parents become such powerful advocates for how sensory intervention (whether involving professionals or not) can change the way a child makes sense of his/her world. You guys are an inspiration! Suzanne Hi,
I’m a Children’s OT in the UK and am so thrilled when I see families integrating therapy advice, strategies and personal research into everyday life. Parents become such powerful advocates for how sensory intervention (whether involving professionals or not) can change the way a child makes sense of his/her world. You guys are an inspiration!
Suzanne

]]> Comment on Has your homeschool Arrived? by Jenilee http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/05/has-your-homeschool-arrived.html#comment-3714 Jenilee Tue, 08 May 2012 22:59:30 +0000 http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/?p=2169#comment-3714 this is wonderful... thanks for sharing! this is wonderful… thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on Has your homeschool Arrived? by Mama Milly http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/05/has-your-homeschool-arrived.html#comment-3712 Mama Milly Tue, 08 May 2012 18:42:24 +0000 http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/?p=2169#comment-3712 Great post! It has taken me 10 years to even realize this, and today it was a great reminder! Going to forward this to as many moms as I can think of! Blessings! Great post! It has taken me 10 years to even realize this, and today it was a great reminder! Going to forward this to as many moms as I can think of!
Blessings!

]]> Comment on Has your homeschool Arrived? by Joy http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/05/has-your-homeschool-arrived.html#comment-3711 Joy Tue, 08 May 2012 17:24:27 +0000 http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/?p=2169#comment-3711 Definitely a much needed post! Thank you so much for the reminder to keep God first and at the center of our homeschooling journey! Definitely a much needed post! Thank you so much for the reminder to keep God first and at the center of our homeschooling journey!

]]> Comment on Has your homeschool Arrived? by Stacey http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/05/has-your-homeschool-arrived.html#comment-3709 Stacey Tue, 08 May 2012 11:03:36 +0000 http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/?p=2169#comment-3709 Thank you Beth. This was so needed for my weary heart today! Blessings! Thank you Beth. This was so needed for my weary heart today!

Blessings!

]]> Comment on Has your homeschool Arrived? by kelly @ In Everything http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/05/has-your-homeschool-arrived.html#comment-3706 kelly @ In Everything Tue, 08 May 2012 04:33:21 +0000 http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/?p=2169#comment-3706 This is such a great post with the best reminder of our ultimate job of being Christ followers first!! Thank you! This is such a great post with the best reminder of our ultimate job of being Christ followers first!! Thank you!

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