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Archive for July 2008
How Safe are Your Children?
July 19, 2008 by KellyH.
While we were outside the other day (saying goodbye to visitors–Hi, LaDawn!) my children spotted a small snake near the edge of the driveway. He was small, so we thought he was a young snake. I got my camera and snapped a few photos so we could find out what type of snake he was.
Imagine my surprise when we discovered this is a Western Pygmy Rattlesnake!
He was a tiny little guy. See those twigs? That longest one is only about four inches long. According to OKSnakes.org, this guy is probably full grown.
And, yes, he’s venomous–all rattlesnakes are venomous. No, we never heard a rattling sound. This is a very small snake, with a very small rattle–hard to hear in most cases, and I’m glad I didn’t let any of my children get close enough to try to hear it!
Once I had identified the snake, I was quick to explain to each of my children that this snake could hurt them. I’ve been trying to give them all a healthy respect for wildlife. I don’t want them to get hurt through ignorance or naivety.
How safe are your children? Do you know what kinds of snakes and spiders reside in your neighborhood? Check your local library for books on snakes, spiders, and other forms of wildlife. Learn to identify the more common critters. Teach your children to be safe and keep their distance.
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Preparing for Senior Year
July 4, 2008 by KellyH.
Although it’s just the beginning of July, thousands of homeschooling parents around the world are gearing up for their child’s senior year of high school. As school begins again in the next month or two, they’ll start to make plans for graduation next spring. Having just gone through this process, I shared how it was organized in my article, Organizing a Homeschool Graduation, at Suite101.com.
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Clean Up Your Homeschooling Area
July 2, 2008 by KellyH.
I’ve become a contributing writer for Suite101.com. My first article, titled Clean Up Your Homeschooling Area, was recently posted. I hope you enjoy reading it!
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