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There is also something called "The Young Architects Kit" -- <A HREF="http://www.i-home-school.com/ols_architecture.asp">
i-home-school.com - Sponsored by Zephyr Press</A>
(http://www.i-home-school.com/ols_architecture.asp)
they have it here along with other architecture stuff for kids.
A really fun building activity is to roll newspapers - you roll two or three
together starting from a corner - use a little masking tape to hold the roll.
So they are like poles. Roll LOTS of them.
They kids can build HUGE structures with them. They are amazingly strong.
They can use tape to hold them together and can tape flat newspapers in
between to make walls.
--pamS
Some of what is said here may challenge you, shock you, disturb you, or seem
harsh. But remember that people are offering it to be helpful and what feels
uncomfortable to you might be just what someone else needed to hear.
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i-home-school.com - Sponsored by Zephyr Press</A>
(http://www.i-home-school.com/ols_architecture.asp)
they have it here along with other architecture stuff for kids.
A really fun building activity is to roll newspapers - you roll two or three
together starting from a corner - use a little masking tape to hold the roll.
So they are like poles. Roll LOTS of them.
They kids can build HUGE structures with them. They are amazingly strong.
They can use tape to hold them together and can tape flat newspapers in
between to make walls.
--pamS
Some of what is said here may challenge you, shock you, disturb you, or seem
harsh. But remember that people are offering it to be helpful and what feels
uncomfortable to you might be just what someone else needed to hear.
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I wanted to add - if a kid is thinking maybe he'd like to be an architect or
whatever - remember he doesn't have to WAIT to start learning about it and
becoming involved in it.
One part of unschooling is that children's interests matter now - we help
them pursue them now - at their own ability level (which can sometimes be
very high if they really turn out to be truly interested).
--pamS
Some of what is said here may challenge you, shock you, disturb you, or seem
harsh. But remember that people are offering it to be helpful and what feels
uncomfortable to you might be just what someone else needed to hear.
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whatever - remember he doesn't have to WAIT to start learning about it and
becoming involved in it.
One part of unschooling is that children's interests matter now - we help
them pursue them now - at their own ability level (which can sometimes be
very high if they really turn out to be truly interested).
--pamS
Some of what is said here may challenge you, shock you, disturb you, or seem
harsh. But remember that people are offering it to be helpful and what feels
uncomfortable to you might be just what someone else needed to hear.
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pam,
if i ever need an answer i'll ask you. i love the way you tell it like
it is. that's great!! keep up the good advice!
tina
if i ever need an answer i'll ask you. i love the way you tell it like
it is. that's great!! keep up the good advice!
tina
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In a message dated 4/26/2002 7:08:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
tinkiechelle1@... writes:
Just don't ask me anything about how to keep a house clean or tidy. I'm a
complete failure as a housekeeper. Total abysmal absolute failure. I've
always been. I have a GREAT desire to live in a lovely, reasonably orderly,
peaceful and did I mention reasonably orderly home. I have no idea how to
achieve that without giving up other things that take up my time. Like what
I'm doing right now <g>.
--pamS
Some of what is said here may challenge you, shock you, disturb you, or seem
harsh. But remember that people are offering it to be helpful and what feels
uncomfortable to you might be just what someone else needed to hear.
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tinkiechelle1@... writes:
> pam,Tina - thank you.
> if i ever need an answer i'll ask you. i love the way you tell it like
>
> it is. that's great!! keep up the good advice!
> tina
Just don't ask me anything about how to keep a house clean or tidy. I'm a
complete failure as a housekeeper. Total abysmal absolute failure. I've
always been. I have a GREAT desire to live in a lovely, reasonably orderly,
peaceful and did I mention reasonably orderly home. I have no idea how to
achieve that without giving up other things that take up my time. Like what
I'm doing right now <g>.
--pamS
Some of what is said here may challenge you, shock you, disturb you, or seem
harsh. But remember that people are offering it to be helpful and what feels
uncomfortable to you might be just what someone else needed to hear.
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joanna514
> Tina - thank you.I'm a
>
> Just don't ask me anything about how to keep a house clean or tidy.
> complete failure as a housekeeper. Total abysmal absolute failure.I've
> always been. I have a GREAT desire to live in a lovely, reasonablyorderly,
> peaceful and did I mention reasonably orderly home. I have no ideahow to
> achieve that without giving up other things that take up my time.Like what
> I'm doing right now <g>.I can *so* relate to this!
>
>
> --pamS
A friend of mine recommended James Michener, when she found out I
hadn't read any fiction for a few years(except outloud to my kids),
and I picked out Chesapeake(I live in that area). It's pretty thick
and I am hesitant to start because my now only semi trashed house
will become completely trashed if this book captures me.
It happens when I take on a project or get particularly involved in
the message board or here, or the weather is too nice and we're off
to the beach day after day.....dirty clothes and dishes pile up,
floors become in desparate need of cleaning/vacuuming(no 10 second
rule here. if it drops on the floor it's sure to be covered with dog
hair,crumbs, dirt....).
I get "good" for a day or 2(and usually grumpy)and the house looks
decent, but i really can't keep it up day in and day out. I would go
insane!!
Joanna
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pam,
we are considered the hippie commune around the neighborhood and i am
basically a peaceloving person who can barley keep her hubby a clean shirt to
work in. i feel your pain i love as the world turns way to much to do
laundry!!!!!!!
tina
we are considered the hippie commune around the neighborhood and i am
basically a peaceloving person who can barley keep her hubby a clean shirt to
work in. i feel your pain i love as the world turns way to much to do
laundry!!!!!!!
tina
rumpleteasermom
So PamS,
DO you find that people often compliment you on how organized you are
when you are away from home?
My house is usually a disaster area. There are just too many thing
going on at once to keep it Martha Stuart-ed up all the time. But
I've often had nurses, co-workers (when I worked), acquaintences
comment on how organized I am. I alway get a kick out of that because
I feel like one of the least organized people I know!
Bridget
DO you find that people often compliment you on how organized you are
when you are away from home?
My house is usually a disaster area. There are just too many thing
going on at once to keep it Martha Stuart-ed up all the time. But
I've often had nurses, co-workers (when I worked), acquaintences
comment on how organized I am. I alway get a kick out of that because
I feel like one of the least organized people I know!
Bridget
--- In Unschooling-dotcom@y..., PSoroosh@a... wrote:
>
> Just don't ask me anything about how to keep a house clean or tidy.
I'm a
> complete failure as a housekeeper. Total abysmal absolute failure.
I've
> always been. I have a GREAT desire to live in a lovely, reasonably
orderly,
> peaceful and did I mention reasonably orderly home. I have no idea
how to
> achieve that without giving up other things that take up my time.
Like what
> I'm doing right now <g>.
>
>