Monday, January 10, 2011

Inexpensive Projection Screen

We have a used overhead projector (the kind teachers use to project transparencies onto a screen). In our homeschool classroom, we don't have a blank wall space to project onto, so we mounted an inexpensive pull-down window shade (from Home Depot) onto the top of the wall near the ceiling. It functions just as a projection screen would. It retracts back up when not in use and is out of the way. Thought I'd pass this little idea along...  Here's a pic:

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Mom's Learning Something New!

I am new to blogging, trying to convince myself I actually have the time to do this and homeschool. I hope that what I write here may help or inspire others. My intent is to share our daily walk through Christian homeschooling, including the accomplishments as well as the struggles.  I also feel compelled to share what is helpful to our family as it relates to homeschooling, including any discoveries, tips, files, printables, photos, favorite websites, etc. So, here goes...