Archives for May 2012
WriteShop {Crew Review}
CapJaxMathFax {Crew Review}
Go Science from Library and Educational Services {Crew Review}
For this review, we were given a copy of our choice of two Go Science videos from the 6 volume series. I personally picked Go Science 4 and 5. I must say both videos were wonderful. The best part is that every single experiment episode ends with the message that when we learn about Science we learn a little more about God!
In Go Science Volume 4, my children learned about Chemistry, States of Matter and Life Science. The experiments covered were Chemical Luminescence, Exploding Bottles, Single Cell and Root Beer Float. The Root Beer Float experiment was their favorite on this particular video. They enjoyed the experiments on Volume 4 so much that they actually begged to watch Volume 5 a few days later.
In Go Science Volume 5, we learned about Air Flight. The experiments we watched in this video were the Egg in the Bottle, Bernoulli Effect, Can Crush, Air Cups and more. Their favorite was the Drum Crush which was a large repeat of the Can Crush also on the video. They were worried the drum would fall over and excited when it crushed itself under the air pressure.
As you can tell, I completely recommend these exciting and fun videos for homeschoolers and parents who just want to add a little more into their child’s education at home! Go Science Videos are available from Library & Educational Services for $47.95 for the full set of six videos or for $8.97 each! They are a great edition to any family DVD collection!
To read more reviews of this product, please visit the TOS Homeschool Review Crew Blog!
*Disclaimer – This set of two videos was provided to me by Library and Educational and the TOS Homeschool Review Crew for free in exchange for my honest opinion in a blog post.
Judah Bible Curriculum {Crew Review}
Baby Has A Name {Thoughts From Me}
This week I have been sick with a head cold so I haven’t managed to get a lot done around the house. I finally gave in and got some Tylenol Cold to get rid of my cold before it gets worse and spreads to the kids. Needless to say, I have learned my lesson about sleeping underneath my ceiling fan when it’s allergy season!
This week has been a lax and lazy week for us. We had our usual therapy appointment and we’ve had several phone calls to set up our next set of appointments but we have managed to stay home this week. I’m still waiting on the call to set up Emmalee’s overnight Video EEG but I’m sure it won’t take long for that to happen.
Emmalee is having an overnight Video EEG to see if she is having the same spikes throughout the night that Laycie has. If so, this would explain why she has trouble sleeping and functioning first thing in the morning and possibly why I do too. Knowing how her brain is working also helps me know how to set up her days to work best for her and us as a family.
As a photographer, I’ve really been wanting to take my camera out with the kids to take some new pictures. The other week I bought a new tripod so that I can capture family pics with the kids, as well as take better maternity pics of myself before this sweet boy of ours arrives. Unfortunately, the head cold and the weather have been against me making this happen!
Speaking of my sweet boy, I don’t think I have mentioned that we have chosen a name: Jackson Lucas Lee Lambert will be arriving in late August. In the past week, my belly has really popped out and baby Jack-Jack has made his presence known. He’s a super-duper kicker, giving me strong thumps throughout the days and nights. He also loves listening to his big sister sing to him every day, as his strong kicks tell me every time he hears her voice.
Last week I got in a little thrift store shopping and found Jackson a Winnie-the-Pooh bassinet/bedside sleeper and matching swing. There were bonus sheets included. Both make soothing music to help him sleep. I also scored a like-new wipes warmer to keep his wipes warm when I clean his little tooshie.
We are thankful to all the recent clothing donations we have received from various local families in our homeschooling assocation, VBHE. These loving gifts allow me the extra money to purchase the other things we need to bring Jackson home, like his new bed, as well as continue to provide for his older brothers and sisters.
I am very thankful to feel a bit better today though I’ve still been pretty lazy. I’m more than ready to get back into my normal daily life. I hope this update finds everyone well and in good spirits. May you have a blessed week yourselves!!