tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post984435393665690969..comments2024-03-29T05:19:10.632-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Back to School: Traditions & A Giveaway!Monica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-6845040815185098642013-08-08T21:52:41.024-04:002013-08-08T21:52:41.024-04:00I love the ideas on how to make the first day of h...I love the ideas on how to make the first day of home school special and memorable and also the way you centered it around the Lord. <br /><br />Back to school traditions for us growing up were the traditional "first day" photo with our new school clothes!Michalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162761065493527193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-38207201853173691422013-08-08T21:49:34.811-04:002013-08-08T21:49:34.811-04:00We always took a first day of school picture with ...We always took a first day of school picture with our new school clothes on and our new backpacks :)!We would absolutely love to win this...and I love the idea of a special breakfast to begin the new school year.Michalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162761065493527193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-20177421259101625162012-08-21T19:58:19.070-04:002012-08-21T19:58:19.070-04:00We always did a back to school picture outside bef...We always did a back to school picture outside before the school bus came by. Since this is my first year homeschooling my own kids I really appreciated your ideas! The cupcakes looked so cute!Thomas Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787619764205088497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-57791979814992102542012-08-02T20:16:00.909-04:002012-08-02T20:16:00.909-04:00Your Back to School Time Capsule is such a sweet i...Your Back to School Time Capsule is such a sweet idea! I'm including it in a Gimme Five for Friday blog post on Back to School Traditions. Thanks for the inspiration!Jaimee @ Havenwood House of Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16728157710893970481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-32754017653368743342011-08-07T11:42:31.905-04:002011-08-07T11:42:31.905-04:00Love your ideas- and inspirational pics -thanks f...Love your ideas- and inspirational pics -thanks for sharing!Rebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-76604071654202266992010-09-01T15:52:31.637-04:002010-09-01T15:52:31.637-04:00shiny new pencils...still love them to this day!shiny new pencils...still love them to this day!The Saunders Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03317477635457485750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-32216920587430991062010-08-27T23:05:44.506-04:002010-08-27T23:05:44.506-04:00No special traditions are coming to mind and I lov...No special traditions are coming to mind and I love it that you do such inspiring things. I need to implement more of your ideas and make ordinary things special.<br />LOVE the quilt and all the other pretty touches you added!!<br />EliseElisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669663704444452161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-34950816369104368872010-08-27T20:26:17.324-04:002010-08-27T20:26:17.324-04:00We always started the school year (and ended it to...We always started the school year (and ended it too!) with ice cream sundaes at the ice cream parlour. Yum!BrendaLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09611007122517409941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-57917848492053228622010-08-27T15:49:24.191-04:002010-08-27T15:49:24.191-04:00My ten year old daughter attends a Christian Unive...My ten year old daughter attends a Christian University Model School where she goes two days to school and then schools at home three days during the week. On the first day of her school year since first grade, I have a nice tea party set out for us when she comes home. I have place card holders that stay on top of the pie safe and on this day I change hers to say, "Annie, Sweet Fifth Grader" or whatever grade she is in.<br />Thank you for the opportunity for the give-away.<br />ashleyAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608547010608461447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-59952263288406973062010-08-27T15:28:51.230-04:002010-08-27T15:28:51.230-04:00Monica,
Wonderful ideas for the first day of schoo...Monica,<br />Wonderful ideas for the first day of school. <br />I never had any first day of school traditions that I can think of, other than my mother would take the first day off of work. It was always nice to see her car home in the drive after a long first day!<br />This year began our 12th year of homeschooling. I pulled out pictures from my oldest child's first day of homeschool in first grade. I am so happy my mother-in-law thought of taking that picture. Usually we journal about what we want to learn about this year. I've had loads of fun going back through those. It seems like only yesterday.Stephanie in SCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-30239713625000989552010-08-27T15:26:06.106-04:002010-08-27T15:26:06.106-04:00What fabulous and bright traditions!
Our family s...What fabulous and bright traditions!<br /><br />Our family starts our school year on July 4 of every year. It is our independence that allows us to learn together as we wish with so little interference. We say the Pledge of Allegiance and talk about the year's past events that remind us of our freedoms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-91054589902560451832010-08-27T11:10:49.993-04:002010-08-27T11:10:49.993-04:00Monica,
Your blog is beautiful and such an inspir...Monica,<br /><br />Your blog is beautiful and such an inspiration.<br /><br />I actually happened upon this post via your "garlands" post after visiting a "Wise Woman Builds her Home". <br /><br />I would love to support your cause to raise funds for your conference and order a Christmas set if you are still taking orders. You do such beautiful work.<br /><br />As far as the first day of school goes, my siblings and I attended Catholic school and so we didn't get to wear fancy "first day of school" clothes, but my mom and dad still took pictures of us and prepared a special breakfast at home. I love that some years my uniform skirt looked shorter than others as my mom instilled in us the necessity to take care of our clothing (even Catholic school uniforms) so that we could get more than one year out of them by dropping the hems! :)<br /><br />Many blessings to you from your newest follower,<br /><br />ValerieValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633704862629969672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-21443187041740122742010-08-27T08:52:41.886-04:002010-08-27T08:52:41.886-04:00The first day of school is ALWAYS something I look...The first day of school is ALWAYS something I looked forward to as a child. As a homeschooling mama I see it as my duty to make it memorable for my little ladies, 2nd and 7th grade. <br /><br />This year we moved our "First Day of School Breakfast" outdoors to the front deck. I hauled the parlor table outdoors, covered it with a vintage tablecloth and layed out my miss-matched china teacups, and juice glasses. Our menu consisted of orange juice, peaches and pears, hot cocoa, scrambled eggs and raspberry pound cake with caramel sauce. The ladies wore their robes because there was a bit of a chill in the air. I took several photos and we started our schoolday with reading the Bible and a journal topic question.<br /><br />Homeschooling is such a blessing for me, I am thankful for a husband who allows it and children who have been so receptive to my creative craziness as I fill their days full of memories and fun learning activities. :)Melissa of Churubusco, INnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-28850492859747268192010-08-27T08:45:56.146-04:002010-08-27T08:45:56.146-04:00My first day was a good but sad day....my mom wasn...My first day was a good but sad day....my mom wasn't allowed to be off work to see me go. She was recently divorced and was working like crazy to support us. She was in tears.....luckily I had a grandma there for me to get me ready, take pictures and give me kisses! Thanks :) Amber<br />figandchloe at hotmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-12630980573830178382010-08-27T07:53:55.380-04:002010-08-27T07:53:55.380-04:00Monica,
Those cupcakes are so cute.
I'm horr...Monica,<br /><br />Those cupcakes are so cute.<br /><br />I'm horrified that I don't remember Dad ever taking us out for breakfast, let alone on the first day of school. Yikes!*carrie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10545859613596796648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-27430259859569076482010-08-27T07:17:35.938-04:002010-08-27T07:17:35.938-04:00Aww, I love your "first day" activities/...Aww, I love your "first day" activities/decor! <br /><br />We're also a hs family, and usually I plan a First Day scavenger hunt with their books, new school supplies, etc. They LOVE it! :)<br /><br />~Flower PetalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-59094860382662177282010-08-27T06:53:05.958-04:002010-08-27T06:53:05.958-04:00Monica,
You are making the first day of school so ...Monica,<br />You are making the first day of school so special for your littles.<br /><br />My first day of school was on my fifth birthday. We walked 8 blocks (1 mile) to school, but I didn't seem to mind. I remember my teacher reading the Bible to us and saying a prayer before lunch. Sadly they don't do this in public school anymore, but I still remember that.<br /><br /><br />My baby is a Senior, and we read Psalm 139 on the first day of school. It is a GREAT reminder of how intricately God made him (us all) and how much He loves and knows us. It's a great way to start the school year.<br /><br />Have a Blessed weekend,<br />Dawnpetriihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182334765277246752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-62630043355267010312010-08-27T06:24:58.173-04:002010-08-27T06:24:58.173-04:00We always take pictures on the first day of school...We always take pictures on the first day of school. Now with two in college that could not be done. So sad. So my 13 year old had to deal with me snapping lots of pictures. I always make a special dinner and dessert to celebrate the 1st day.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386010771277492567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-57242657473474931922010-08-27T00:51:19.972-04:002010-08-27T00:51:19.972-04:00I do not remember the first day of school, per se,...I do not remember the first day of school, per se, just that my mom was always the mom to volunteer for everything (even when she was on chemo)! She was always the best room mom :). For our kids (we also homeschool), we take pictures, try to have a special breakfast, everyone gets something new to wear, even if it is just a new shirt. It is a fun day!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424715815014627012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-66959074736823013852010-08-27T00:50:59.155-04:002010-08-27T00:50:59.155-04:00I do not remember the first day of school, per se,...I do not remember the first day of school, per se, just that my mom was always the mom to volunteer for everything (even when she was on chemo)! She was always the best room mom :). For our kids (we also homeschool), we take pictures, try to have a special breakfast, everyone gets something new to wear, even if it is just a new shirt. It is a fun day!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424715815014627012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-60751873004099287622010-08-27T00:16:27.064-04:002010-08-27T00:16:27.064-04:00Love all the fun traditions. Hope you don't m...Love all the fun traditions. Hope you don't mind, but I'm totally planning to copy your "growth chart" idea. ;o) I've been meaning to make one anyway, and this will go perfectly with what we're talking about right now as well. (MFW 1st grade. I hadn't heard of MFW before I went to a local hs book fair last summer and bought the K curriculum to use for pre-K last year, then I came across several people who have/ are using it as well and I love all the fun "extra" ideas I come across.)cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204999034252727209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-42242251761571673182010-08-26T22:52:50.389-04:002010-08-26T22:52:50.389-04:00What a great tradition. It all looks so lovely.What a great tradition. It all looks so lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-50054748050756513392010-08-26T21:25:12.786-04:002010-08-26T21:25:12.786-04:00The night before the first day of school I always ...The night before the first day of school I always went to bed in those pink foam rollers - so I could have pretty curly hair for the first day. And besides 'picture day' that was the only time all year my hair had any curl! I take a photo of my daughter on the first day - but we never did that when I was little.TeriDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156446606886057852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-30073117570784200372010-08-26T18:44:05.394-04:002010-08-26T18:44:05.394-04:00We would always take pictures on the fronch porch ...We would always take pictures on the fronch porch the morning school started. <br /><br />My son isnt old enough for school yet but I look forward to establishing some new tradtions as he grows up.Mrs.Moosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12434434053689616550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-3897568988634014972010-08-26T17:55:21.001-04:002010-08-26T17:55:21.001-04:00My mom always baked us cookies on our first day. ...My mom always baked us cookies on our first day. My daughter had her first day of kindergarten this week so she baked them for her. Thanks for the chance to win. <br /><br />Erin <br />erinb1@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com