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I am in the middle of the second week of college! Since I purchased a few items for myself and my son, I realized there were more supplies I needed. As a single mom, we are learning on a budget!
Last week, I decided I wanted to create small lesson plans at home for my son to work on. After seeing him doing different activities at school, I wanted to incorporate more learning opportunities at home.
… [read more]I am in the middle of the first week of college! It’s been quite an adjustment. I’m still trying to find a schedule that works for me, all while being a mom, blogger, and managing our household. We’re learning at home and I’m excited to explore more!
I am inspired to create more learning opportunities at home. My son loves helping me around the home.
He loves folding and putting his clothes away. He helps gather dirty towels and such when I ask.
He lends a hand whenever I ask him.
He enjoys helping me overall! He’s always eager to get involved!
When we’re at the grocery store or even out and about, I like to ask him questions. He usually has to point and identify items, identify colors, identify letters, etc. I like to have him “help” me find items at the store too!
When I volunteered in my son’s classroom, I got to see what and how they were teaching my son. I saw the activities and worksheets he was working on. I am amazed at what he can do!
I bought a few sets of flashcards for shapes and colors, subtraction, addition, and numbers. I also bought a calculator because they have him using a calculator at school!
They also use food menus and have him add up the total. So I can easily pick up several “take out menus” from local restaurants!
I hope to start creating lesson plans for him to work on a few times a week.
We’ve already started using the flash cards. I love seeing what my son already knows. Watching him work through the flash cards and using a calculator is exciting!
My college courses follow a schedule and I’m trying to stay organized by reading through the course syllabus too. Since I don’t have a printer, I have the documents saved in my computer. I may get a planner or a calendar to help me keep track of due dates! This way, I can write down when assignments are due and visually see them on a calendar!
I did buy highlighters and gathered an old notebook and pens. I upcycled a broken mug to use as a pen holder. I’ve been using the notebook to keep notes in. I wanted highlighters to use with my notes!
Obviously, there are still more college supplies I need. With textbooks and documents being online, I prefer to take notes and write things down. Writing information down helps me remember everything and have it available on hand.
Happy 14th Birthday, Sweet Boy! Today is my son’s 14th birthday! How can he be 14? It doesn’t even feel like 14 years has passed.
I still remember that morning!
… [read more]I’m so nervous and excited to be starting college in January! In just a few weeks, I’ll be a college student again. Do you have anything you’re looking forward to in the New Year?
I finally got all my paperwork turned in, signed documents, etc. I then had to schedule a call with the school to discuss my classes.
… [read more]I’ve been back in California for two years. The last year, I’ve been focusing on my son, our home, and getting settled in. I am also thinking about our future. The idea of returning to college intrigued me.
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I’m very thankful to live in the same area I grew up in. I was on my way to doctor’s appointments when we drove by my former college I went to right after graduating high school. It made me think about going back to college. I thought about what life would be like as a college student again. Could I do it? I’m a single mom, can I find the time?
… [read more]I’ve been making the time and effort to be more involved with my son’s class. A few months ago, I chaperoned his first field trip ever and he’s in 8th grade. His second field trip of the year was just a few days ago and it was his first visit with Santa!
Santa Day was hosted by our local Alta Regional Center for families of special needs children. They act as advocates by helping to navigate/find services within our community.
… [read more]I’ve never had a Christmas tree in all of my adult life. However, now that I’m a homeowner and a single mom, I thought it is the perfect time to start my own little traditions! This is our second Christmas in our new home! It is time to decorate with our first Christmas tree!
Thanksgiving came and went. We had a nice and quiet vacation! The holidays are here. Now, we’re on another vacation! I love this time of year because it gives me a chance to recharge for the new year and look back on the current year.
… [read more]This past Thanksgiving was our first in our new home! I still can’t believe it’s been a year since we moved in! Our first Thanksgiving in our new home was special to us. Looking back, I love being a homeowner, however, it would be nice to share it with someone special. In the meantime, we enjoy our home. I love decorating our space in my own way!
Up until about a week before Thanksgiving, I didn’t have any plans. I wasn’t planning on making anything special since it was just my son and myself. My son is a picky eater.
… [read more]Welcome to Mamahearted! I am on a new path to finding a new purpose. I am so excited to start this new venture. I’m not new to blogging, but this is a new project! I’ve been blogging since 2003 or so. I started writing on those free blogging sites. Throughout the years, I started blogs here and there and settled on Beauty Brite, my main blog. I also had a personal blog that I would publish on here and there. I am starting a new journey with this blog! I hope you follow along on my journey!
I recently started volunteering in my son’s class. It’s been so fulfilling, great experience, and gets me out of the house. I get to observe and listen to how they are teaching my son. Finding a new purpose through volunteering helps me feel good but also help his teachers and classroom!
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