tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20732890897703004542024-03-04T21:18:18.635-08:00Garden Path SchoolhouseHomeschooling and a life of freedom, simplicity, and the richness of being alive.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073289089770300454.post-72844460704367096252013-11-26T18:03:00.000-08:002013-11-26T18:03:03.030-08:00Crayfish Hunting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Our group has recently learned that crayfish have been introduced to our region and are causing problems in the ecosystem. The light grey parts on the map below indicate the areas where crayfish occur naturally. The dark grey states are places where crayfish have been introduced by humans and are a problem for the habitat.</div>
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In the Topanga area, crayfish have been brought in by people hoping to have them reproduce so they can be used as bait in fishing. The population has gotten out of control and the crayfish are eating the frogs and other wildlife. Scientists are experimenting with removing all the crayfish from a small location in a stream in Topanga and will see if this allows the other wildlife to replenish itself. If this works, they will begin removing crayfish from the rest of the stream as well.<br />
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Last month Nora Lee attended a free art class at the library. It was such a fulfilling experience for her that she asked to take art classes where she could really learn how to make forms look realistic. I found an incredible art studio near our house that teaches students fine art skills. </div>
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They begin by learning to draw and use colored pencils, then move on to pastels, water colors, acrylic paints and then oils. She gets to go at her own pace and is surrounded by youngsters just learning, like herself, as well as teens doing masterpieces. She is loving this experience! I can envision her working at this studio for years to come.</div>
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The pictures below were completely blank pieces of paper. Nora Lee drew the images and used colored pencil to fill them in. The art class provides her with the images she is replicating (she gets to choose from a pile) and they help her break down each shape - the eyes, the head, the ears, etc. </div>
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This process has allowed her to create really beautiful pieces. She has had three classes now and this is her work below.</div>
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Today we went on a field trip to The Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita, about half an hour north from our house. This center houses the rarest group of apes in the Western Hemisphere and has successfully reproduced 7 gibbon species (out of 17 that exist).<br />
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One species of gibbon has only 20 animals left in the wild and will soon become extinct. This species is too small to be taken into captivity and bred because the genetics are not diverse enough to continue the blood line in a healthy way. <br />
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The goal of the Gibbon Conservation Center is to work with other centers throughout the world to help gibbons reproduce and to treat them in a way that would allow them to thrive if ever put back into the wild again. <br />
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Corporations that are clearing forests around the world are destroying gibbon's natural habitats and are largely responsible (if not completely) for them becoming endangered.<br />
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Our park day Halloween celebration. Nora Lee is a gypsy!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Let me tell you your fortune!"</td></tr>
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As a homeschooler we were given the royal treatment at the county fair. Nora Lee and I had never been, so we thought we would check it out. They were actually selling fried watermelon. Um, what?!<br />
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The fair had a "living library" with a program giving kids ride tickets in exchange for book reports of some kind. For Nora Lee's age group, she could have a book read to her and then draw a picture of the book. This ended up being a huge advantage because she got a ride ticket for each book she read (maximum of six books). She did all six and rode rides all afternoon (many of which cost $7 each!) She got about $42 in rides for that project! Plus, as homeschoolers, we got free (and early) admission to the fair! Hot dog!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nora Lee and Eli ride the ferris wheel</td></tr>
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This is incredible for him for many reasons, but one is that he meets interesting and kind people from around the world. <div><br></div><div>Two women improvisors from Germany, Louisa and Lena, stayed with us this week and they are lovely, lovely, people. They are in the process of exploring Los Angeles and up the coast to San Francisco, Las Vegas, and then will go on to Chicago and then back to Germany.</div><div><br></div><div>I really admire their dedication to seeing the world and their courage in doing so. Louisa spent a week on her own in Los Angeles, figuring out public transportation (which overwhelms me completely even as a native). They stayed in hostels and met new people and really seemed to soak up the experience of being in a different country.</div><div><br></div><div>We had the privilege of talking about our countries and what it's like to be a citizen in the United States and Germany. I've become so jaded about our own political system and the incredible power that Corporate America holds over our wellbeing as citizens. I'm sure the Germany government and political system is far from perfect (they never are) but it lifted my spirits to hear that as citizens, Louisa and Lena felt that the government, for the more part, had their best interests at heart. I don't feel this way at all about my own government. </div><div><br></div><div>I also admire Louisa's and Lena's language abilities. They both speak German (obviously!) and English fluently (with a very strong vocabulary, I might add) and Louisa also speaks French. </div><div><br></div><div>Although travel to Europe is considered a fancy thing to do in our country, when I meet travelers from other countries, particularly Europe, I feel like experiencing other countries and cultures is a high priority. People make it happen and they do so in any way they can. They don't just wait until they can afford the plane tickets and the fancy hotels. They stay with friends or friends of friends, they are open to meeting new people.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm ready to bring in more travel for me and my family. I've been thinking about exploring Home Exchange and exploring other ways to make travel happen now!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9HYlTSe08xNzSTh9VE965WEKbxbdPpdqD5aUGE8YMuJgi1tSU2UmHoN6bZRMpHBqznki-5aAorcFA7mAV6i7_rzEiueg4Dg8eQ8SGyXG6PpqhO7CBId5kuj3dwmZMp-QUIhUW5JHu-0/s640/blogger-image--1533348383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9HYlTSe08xNzSTh9VE965WEKbxbdPpdqD5aUGE8YMuJgi1tSU2UmHoN6bZRMpHBqznki-5aAorcFA7mAV6i7_rzEiueg4Dg8eQ8SGyXG6PpqhO7CBId5kuj3dwmZMp-QUIhUW5JHu-0/s640/blogger-image--1533348383.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We explore a vintage clothing shop on Melrose</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3idKX0a-qw_tvNckFZ8YcuZS13gnZ0HTqN8peKddKMk5yTZRew1Bn3RIaVgzIcD71hvqmtgtLCvx3WIIeVHbQvixFbU_3UjOZCyiV0ukwO5-I9QvhZDfDHGD0lP5e959Sld3DH68i3V8/s640/blogger-image--384311162.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3idKX0a-qw_tvNckFZ8YcuZS13gnZ0HTqN8peKddKMk5yTZRew1Bn3RIaVgzIcD71hvqmtgtLCvx3WIIeVHbQvixFbU_3UjOZCyiV0ukwO5-I9QvhZDfDHGD0lP5e959Sld3DH68i3V8/s640/blogger-image--384311162.jpg"></a></div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8huDX1_dW1f3qIYvkY52O5MR80ni6EXCAbEylc7_t83bbmW5r2-5U622MlNMiXP4OSd-Pa1FsETWL0bfg8kzDiaAMvYjH27cy20-IIQx24MDgS3rirF33QUKQJNbA-Q7leaAE0tEHT60/s640/blogger-image-2119167293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8huDX1_dW1f3qIYvkY52O5MR80ni6EXCAbEylc7_t83bbmW5r2-5U622MlNMiXP4OSd-Pa1FsETWL0bfg8kzDiaAMvYjH27cy20-IIQx24MDgS3rirF33QUKQJNbA-Q7leaAE0tEHT60/s640/blogger-image-2119167293.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidEKU6aZVNn2tMPQo8oXZKnz7vKq0WOcgBDo9uwDnfyRRh9u7gSs-nrIxlaQEwMmDaNnE_bziHfJn96ogNeNyCYkKQdOtuHEg8FPm1uWE8qP96b-zR7SAVbMVlo0_UD7BEm73p3cVkMHU/s640/blogger-image--117583887.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidEKU6aZVNn2tMPQo8oXZKnz7vKq0WOcgBDo9uwDnfyRRh9u7gSs-nrIxlaQEwMmDaNnE_bziHfJn96ogNeNyCYkKQdOtuHEg8FPm1uWE8qP96b-zR7SAVbMVlo0_UD7BEm73p3cVkMHU/s640/blogger-image--117583887.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073289089770300454.post-42588218388435454672013-08-18T15:54:00.001-07:002013-08-18T15:54:32.897-07:00Beach DayThis summer several regular homeschool park days have switched to beach days. Nora Lee and I haven't gone each week but have gone a few times. <div><br></div><div>Here are some pictures from this week's beach day. The sun was shimmering on the water, dolphins were jumping and I was reminded of what an incredible life I do lead.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihHhmJKJtaTvmXUZJa0uF6xCTb6jF9jUiVu4MyCA7cWHh0k8NhzKgi76Lkt7VYvTprJUmEqEvLCVNJ6g6mS3zN3wuX5JZeJ01VwEFzeDj8cH7M2hLCNtBhtmW1lNof4aT6WznWpCmWdL4/s640/blogger-image--1078721453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihHhmJKJtaTvmXUZJa0uF6xCTb6jF9jUiVu4MyCA7cWHh0k8NhzKgi76Lkt7VYvTprJUmEqEvLCVNJ6g6mS3zN3wuX5JZeJ01VwEFzeDj8cH7M2hLCNtBhtmW1lNof4aT6WznWpCmWdL4/s640/blogger-image--1078721453.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRtt8fQLjT3_-5P6Pk_-4xzh8p4ROPcczazFbjxnqcIe2SXCBS1Ge7jPd91HNnPJYNSDtuoihjPEiDq83MLAx6Ce2a9AKNXb9KwKMRy8m0zL3fClnTLmTM65EYkpCT1PXLdraE_PlqBU/s640/blogger-image--848764456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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It's a bacterial infection that can cause little blisters that itch and hurt and it can spread easily on your own skin and onto others.<br />
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Apparently impetigo is very common with kids ages 2-6. We are hoping that Nora Lee will grow out of it soon but it seems like very frequently (Matt estimates 4 times a year) we are dealing with it in our house. These last two times she has had it, I've gotten it too - delightful. Mine have not blistered as noticibly but I've had the horrible itch.</div>
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Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a miracle cure for many, many things. Apparently, impetigo, like other bacterial infections can live in the nasal passages and come back again when your immune system isn't at its peak. This was more than Nora Lee could handle, but 3-4 times a day I would use several Q-tips dipped in ACV and swab inside each nostril and anywhere on my face that seemed to have impetigo. For people with blisters this can really burn but the stinging goes away in a few minutes and it really helps to heal them.</div>
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This is the product that worked for Nora Lee's rash. It's gentle on the skin but has tea tree oil and oregano oil to fight the bacteria.<br />
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We have five different kinds of grape vines. This is the first year we had edible grapes from two of the vines!<br />
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We are growing zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes and hot peppers in these beds. Our produce this season has been a little lackluster. I let an entire bed of volunteer tomatoes grow and didn't know that volunteers don't necessarily taste like the plants they came from - learned this the hard way. The tomatoes are fine but last year the cherry tomatoes were sweet like grapes in the most decadent way!</div>
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We added these five smaller beds a year or two ago and its been good for things that don't like such intense and constant heat, like cucumbers and lettuce. Our cucumbers are growing for the first time but some of them are not very tasty. I'm hoping for more overall success for the next planting season.</div>
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This little apple tree produces beautiful sweet/tart apples.</div>
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Our fig tree is happy and producing! I've eaten only one fig this year (first time!) but there are more on the tree.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073289089770300454.post-82948084581730504302013-07-30T17:10:00.000-07:002013-07-30T17:10:30.313-07:00Roller SkatingOne of our homeschooling groups rented out the roller rink last night and we went skatin'!<br />
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Some of the teens are in a rock band and played in the middle of the skating rink while we skated. They were awesome! Matt said, "I would actually go to see this band." This was such a delight since that's not the case for most teen bands!<br />
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Matt, Nora Lee and I skated for several hours and had a blast. <br />
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Unfortunately on the last song the three of us were skating together and took a bad fall. I got the brunt of it while hitting my face into the floor. I was delighted that all of my teeth were in tact. I have a split lip but it's already on the mend.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073289089770300454.post-64119969445726070512013-07-30T17:02:00.000-07:002013-07-30T17:02:18.806-07:00Cowboy Festival We attended the Cowboy Festival at the Gene Autry museum this weekend. There was square dancing, music, gun slingin' and BBQ.<br />
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This last weekend, we got to be a guest at Harry Potter's Birthday party! They held it in the Great Hall which even has candles floating near the ceiling. There were games and prizes, face painting, pizza, salad, cupcakes, butter beer and it was attended by Luna, Ron, Malfoy, and of course, Harry.<br />
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We had a blast!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harry enters the Great Hall thinking he has detention but really it's his surprise party! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nora Lee shows off her costume for the costume contest.</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073289089770300454.post-69281304496626432492013-02-05T12:00:00.001-08:002013-02-05T12:00:51.880-08:00Craft FairLast Saturday me, Nora Lee and four other homeschooling families bought a booth at the Topanga Craft Fair and sold handmade items. Over the last few years I've been learning more about crafting. I've been particularly drawn to knitting and sewing and have been transforming worn out clothing into something new. I'm looking forward to learning jewelry making, sewing with a machine, and crochet work. <br />
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Up until the craft fair, I had only made things for people I love and I wasn't sure what the general public would think of my work. The day was a huge success! It was so fun to spend the day with our friends and watch as they sold things they had made. The fair was quite small, but we all still sold enough to feel really excited! All of a sudden, I felt flooded with enthusiasm for selling my crafts! <br />
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At the fair I was asked if I had business cards and if I had a shop on Etsy. The answer at the time to both questions was no, but now it's yes!<br />
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My shop is at www.etsy.com/shop/SaraJeanHandmade<br />
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Here are some of the things I've been working on lately.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073289089770300454.post-51143579513217687812013-02-05T11:15:00.000-08:002013-02-05T11:15:27.664-08:00Nora Lee's 6th BirthdayOn December 29th Nora Lee turned 6 years old. We had just returned from spending Christmas in Florida and planned to have a low key family birthday and then to celebrate with friends two weeks later when everyone returned from their holiday adventures.<br />
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Nora Lee's request on that day was to go to Whimsic Alley, a fabulous Harry Potter/fantasy shop in Los Angeles. They have goodies from Harry Potter, Twilight, The Hobbit, etc. They have amazing toys and candies and put on fun events throughout the year, such as a Harry Potter Yule Ball. <br />
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A few weeks later, Nora Lee invited a handful of her friends and their families over to our house for a celebration. Her desire was to play games, have snacks, cake and ice cream, and a talent show. This last request worried me, a talent show? Do people do talent shows at birthday parties? Would people want to perform? I realized that even if Nora Lee and Matt were the only two acts, that would be just fine. When the time came, almost everybody performed! It was one of the sweetest things I've seen in a long time. Nora Lee did a magic show, Grandma sang "Once Upon a Dream" from Sleeping Beauty, Dario did magic, people sang songs. It was such an important lesson to me to trust and let go. If I would have put the kibosh on the talent show idea out of fear, we all would have missed this incredible sweetness. Nora Lee and I had been inspired that morning to make bags of popcorn and so when the show was going on, people even had a snack!<br />
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Our home is always changing, mostly because I love change and am constantly adding, subtracting and rearranging things. I'd say it's an obsession, but really I think it's psychologically supportive for me in some way. It keeps the energy flowing and it allows us all to live surrounded by things that we really enjoy and use on a daily basis.<br />
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Recently I added a small learning area to the dining room. I've had this before but have now moved books, more educational games, a soft rug and all the art stuff to the area. I realized that I wanted the dining room (which is the largest room in our house) to be about more than just mealtime, but to be a place for gathering, eating, crafting, playing board games and learning. <br />
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We got a chalkboard and both Nora Lee and I realized just how aesthetically pleasing it is to write with chalk. Right away it opened up room for more structured learning with word identification and math problems. It's more fun to write with colored chalk than on a plain old piece of paper!<br />
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I'm constantly amazed at how much Nora Lee learns by simply being alive and inquisitive. Last week she began reading her first very simple book by sounding out the letters. She has known the sounds of the letters for two years but has not shown an interest in applying the sounds to forming words. Reading the first "Cat" book seemed like a huge success! She now seems capable of reading most words I put in front of her that can be sounded out. We are reviewing the words that sound different than they appear and that simply need to be memorized such as "the" and "is". <br />
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She is pretty comfortable with numbers 1-100 and adding and subtracting one digit numbers. The next step is to begin adding and subtracting with two digit numbers. I've introduced the concept of multiplication but I'm realizing that getting really solid with adding and subtracting is more important right now.<br />
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She continues to learn about the value of money (both literally and figuratively) through the use of her allowance and how to spend and save money. Today she took her friend out for ice cream with money her Mimi sent her. I totally dig that about Nora Lee - her generosity. She has this feeling of plenty and the desire to share it. I hope this never ever changes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2073289089770300454.post-70303262573797704522012-11-09T19:36:00.000-08:002012-11-09T19:36:09.043-08:00Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On October 9th Nora Lee lost her first two teeth! She lost both bottom teeth on the same day! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0