Education Links

I wanted to post some things that I had found that were helpful/of interest to me educationally. John Green has a history series on youtube - geared for high school age and up. Here's a link: http://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse
His brother does a biology series. It's also available on the same page.
http://www.softschools.com/math/games/ has a variety of math games - not as colorful or fun but still a great variety for particular items.
http://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_Index.html colorful fun games.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm - great geography games for beginner to advanced.

Enjoy!

30 Mar 2012

Well, I realize I haven't been posting much. I think there are times in your life that are just too real to talk about. Not sure if real is the right word - vivid, poignant, clear, learning times. Still in those times - but feeling like progress is being made. SO looking forward to conference this weekend. "There is hope smiling brightly before us and we know that deliverance is nigh."

I got my "packet" sent in to the state - just waiting to receive my interim certification. I am making great progress on my app for a job in the district of my choice. One reference to go....now the waiting begins. I have been taking one step at a time in the direction that feels like the one the Lord wants me to go in. Still unsure of the destination (short term destination). So many steps feel like they are right on the edge of the darkness. Still, I am so blessed and my family has been blessed through these times.

Progress over the past few years is probably mostly internal - but here are a few external indicators: McKay and Hinckley were baptized, Kimball received her YW medallion, and we continue to read the scriptures daily as a family. The house isn't as clean as it used to be, meals aren't planned as they used to be, and we travel far less than we used to. My health overall is improving, DJ's work is steady, and we are all learning and growing.

Today Mckay and Hinckley have piano lessons. The three youngest are enjoying a day off with me. Kimball is in school :( but is OK with that. She begins drivers ed next week. Life just gets faster and faster. I appreciate all of you and the influence you have been and continue to be in my life. Thank you so very much!

More after conference.....

Spring Break 2012

We've had a wonderful spring break! We spent the time visiting Dan and Kaye. We've had a great time with them. Also got to see Jared, Cory and kids. So nice to catch up with everyone. Visited the "old" ward and it truly felt like coming home! We decided to add 2 to our family over the break - so now we have Sooty and Carmelita (guinea pigs). It's going to be so fun for the girls once the little animals get used to us!

Thanks for your words of encouragement, congratulations and well wishes. We send the same back to each of you. We'll keep you posted on progress here. I just need to be fingerprinted (yet again) to send in my app to the state. I'm mostly done with my app for the district of my choice. Just waiting on a couple of references.

Have a wonderful spring day!

Another hurdle passed

Last Saturday, I passed the Multiple Subject Exam to become certified (or certifiable!) to teach elementary school. Now the job application process begins! One step closer to getting back to our House!