My little patriot--she found this headpiece soon after we were finished watching "Liberty's Kids".
Yes, we watch television in our house. As anyone who reads my blog on a regular basis (or talks to me in person for more than 2 minutes) knows, we school at home. Sometimes television is part of the day's curriculum. We've learned that within our family, too much TV can seem like the brain has been sucked right out of the body. But that is where our family rule about "everything in moderation" comes into play.
I hope that before anyone passes judgment on what they think they know about home education, time is spent talking to a child who is allowed the freedom to explore the world their way. Talk to them. You won't have to "dumb down" your speech or avoid using big words. They will have a full conversation with you (usually involving Legos and Star Wars and Dora the Explorer or Diego).
Having the freedom for my children to explore who they are at any given moment and taking advantage of that freedom is one thing I am grateful for today.
Now....it's time for Disney's Playhouse, so I have to go.
Ciao!
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Y'know, I keep trying to send my comments, and sometime they actually get through. Hope this is one of them. It's a shame that my work schedule (work, a horrible four letter word) wouldn't allow Barb and me to visit in March. Things, so far, are looking good for September. Melissa, as far as being a writer, don't give up your day (teaching) job. Love. Z.
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