Journey to Excellence

We are on Spring Break this week. It was our intention to shut down our brains and just relax for a full week. But, the one thing about homeschooling  is that it's impossible to shut off teacher brain, especially when you are in a completely new environment so full of learning opportunities. Like seeing hermit crabs while at the beach. And going to the the naval aviation museum. And watching the Blue Angels do their practice runs. Then stopping off to tour Ft. Barrancas. Learning just cannot stop when you have so much living education around you. Life is my Favorite Resource this week. No, we didn't touch a book this week. (Well, I did. I read two ... HA!) But it becomes more and more apparent to me how learning is an experience , not a planner of assignments . The richness of learning that occurred this week without planning has been amazing! These are things I am certain my kids will remember for the rest of their lives, not just long enough to regurgitate...

This was my favorite moment of our non-schooling week in Pensacola, Florida. We went to the beach to take some gorgeous photos, and ended up drenched in the ocean instead. The smiles, laughter, and joy out of them and me was something I will never forget. I am linking up this week at 1+1+1=1 .

I'll be linking up with Friday Fun School this week, because we had a little too much fun with our homemade flubber. Brynne has been studying all things St. Patrick's Day this week, and one of our activities was making green flubber. Here is the recipe: Step 1: In a large container combine and mix: 1 1/2 cups very warm water 2 cups Elmer's white glue A few drops of food coloring Step 2: in a small container combine and mix: 1 1/3 cups very warm water 2 level tsp 20 Mule Team Borax (adults please do this step) The Borax must be completely dissolved. Step 3: Combine the glue and Borax mixtures: Mix well using your hands until all the liquid is absorbed. You may need to squish, mix, and break up the flubber to get it fully combined. Store the flubber in a plastic, air-tight container at room temperature. For best results, measure precisely and mix well as noted above. If kept in an airtight container, the flubber will keep for up to 2 weeks. Makes enough for 6 chi...