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Oct
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18
Dec
My Body: The Respiratory System
Our most recent Five in a Row book has been The Rag Coat, by Lauren Mills. In this story, the main character, Minna’s father works in the coal mines. He becomes sick and eventually dies from what is presumably Black Lung Disease. This was an ideal opening for a discussion on lungs and the respiratory system. We all Need to Breathe We began by learning what is normal. I pointed out to Clark and Luci that we always have to breathe. Of course, Clark had to challenge this statement (I knew he would), so he experimented by trying not to breathe. This didn’t last...
20
Nov
My Body: The Digestive System
I love, love, love that as a homeschooling Mom, I can teach my children all about their bodies in a fun and natural way. With me, they are able to learn exactly what they need to know in an appropriate and controlled way, leaving their incredibly curious minds completely satisfied. My experience in public school with anything health and body-related was unenlightening, to say the least. Teachers were embarrassed and hesitant to speak frankly. Their awkwardness affected the subject matter and the students, making the entire subject a dreaded one. I remember thinking even back then: “I will NEVER make this very normal...