Sunday, September 30, 2012

Different Resources Today

https://www.zooniverse.org/

Atretochoana eiselti, 
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/2012/08/09/if-only-you-could-see-yourself-atretochoana-eiselti/
 http://www.zedge.net/ringtone/270858/
 The Moore Formula is based on Moore's world class research that gave birth to the homeschool movement. It is customized to each child's interests, aptitudes and abilities and based on unit or project work. The Moore formula is divided into three parts:

1) STUDY — from a few minutes to several hours a day, depending on the child's maturity. Readiness is vital!

2) MANUAL WORK and ENTREPRENEURSHIP — at least as much work in family or other business as study.

3) HOME and/or COMMUNITY SERVICE — an hour or so a day. Focus on kids' interests and needs. Be an example in consistency, curiosity, and patience.
 
 http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kat-Amundsen 
 http://video.nhptv.org/program/caldecott-literature-series/  

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Things to do this FALL

MILLER OUTDOOR THEATER
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 -  Hansel and Gretel
TIMES: 10:30am

FREE
Come join us for a casual event at the Miller Outdoor Theater. Meet our TXVA staff member at the back of the covered seating area then stick around for the performance of "Hansel and Gretel" at 11:00 AM.
This is a free event open to all families of TXVA and interested families.

Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030 


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CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012 - CHEMISTRY
$8
TIMES: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For one day only we offer Home School students unlimited access to our fourteen galleries of non-stop, action-packed fun. Home School students will explore science, technology, history, culture, health, environment and engineering hands-on at the ultimate Playground for your Mind™! Pre-registration is required.

CHILDRENS MUSEUM

1500 Binz Street Houston, TX 77004

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NASA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2012 - SPORTS
$11
TIMES: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Come enjoy hours of intense fun, recreation and competitive activities while learning the science behind your favorite sports.

NASA TICKETS

2101 Nasa Pkwy #1 Houston, Texas 77058 
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WASHINGTON ON THE BRAZOS
THURSDAY OCTOBER 4, 11, 18 OR 25, 2012
$8
TIMES: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Every Thursday in OCT the staff at the museum and the farm will present Childhood in Early Texas, an interactive, hands-on program for the entire family, targeting students ages 5-12. Discover what life was like for a child in the mid-19th century during a visit to this historic site. In the museum, learn about childhood chores, clothes, and schools, and then make some old-fashioned toys to take home. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the pecan grove along the Brazos River. At Barrington Farm, experience life on an 1850s era farm to learn more about the crops, livestock, and daily life of early Texans.
 Cost: $8/child, $6/adult
Lunch not provided, picnics welcome!
Reservations and pay in advance required: Call 936-878-2461, ext. 236 for reservations, after August 1.

Texas 23254 FM 1155 E. - Washington, Texas


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TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 6 & 7, 2012
$8
TIMES: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Texas Renaissance Festival invites all public, private and home school educators and students to join us for the 8th Annual School Days. School Days is offered exclusively as an educational opportunity. The Texas Renaissance Festival is located at 21778 FM 1774, between the towns of Magnolia and Plantersville, Texas, 45 miles northwest of downtown Houston.

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JESSE JONES NATURE PARK
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012
FREE
TIMES: 10 a.m. TO 4 p.m.
Pioneer Day, second Saturday in November
Volunteers and re-enactors demonstrate settler life in Stephen F. Austin’s colony during the 1820s and early 1830s. Old-fashioned crafts, demonstrations, and period re-enactments bring the homestead to life. This event  highlights the Anglo colonization era and Texas Revolution. Volunteers and historians portraying American Indian, Anglo, Texian, and Mexican lifestyles bring the pre-1840 Texas to life with a civil war reinactment.

20634 Kenswick Drive - Humble, Texas 77338

Monday, September 17, 2012

6th grade Picture

Handsome young man

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Facebook

Private:
TXVA Family Activities for Conroe and North Houston
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TXVAFAC/

TXVA Verve: South Houston/Galveston Area
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TXVAverve/

Homeschool Moms/K12 Learning Coaches
https://www.facebook.com/groups/229207593822472/

LC Academy
https://www.facebook.com/groups/168371499913902/

Learning Coaches 4 Middle Schoolers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/208697795861397/

K12 Learning Coaches for 7th graders
https://www.facebook.com/groups/463263310359572/

Homeschooling Moms/LC's Teaching Kids with Disabilities
https://www.facebook.com/groups/289566391055449/



Public:
Texas Virtual Academy
https://www.facebook.com/groups/116286650141/

TXVA Booster Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/267188644405/

TXVAdventures
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TXVAdventures/

K12 Learning Coaches
https://www.facebook.com/groups/232020453490656/


Official:

Texas Virtual Academy at K12

https://www.facebook.com/TexasVirtualAcademy




Thursday, September 6, 2012

What to do with Seven Kids

The Kindergartner and two younger three are watching  http://libertyskids.com/
The Middle schooled are taking benchmark exams today in algebra and reading
one student is at work the other has Education and algebra today.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Age Appropriate BMI

BMI Calculator for Child and Teen
 
Information Entered Age: 11 years 2 months
 Sex: Boy
 Birth Date: June 27, 2001
 Height: 5 feet 1 inch(es)
 Date of Measurement: September 02, 2012
 Weight: 82 pounds

 Results Based on the height and weight entered, the BMI is 15.5 , placing the BMI-for-age at the 15th percentile for boys aged 11 years 2 months.

This child has a healthy weight.