Assisted Living in Arizona
January 22, 2010
Are you looking for assisted living in Arizona for a family member. Then look no further then Colten Day Care Facility. I came across this very website www.coltenadultcare.com when I was searching for assisted living in Phoenix and doing some extensive research on some of the top rated assisted living facilities in the state and I have to say I am quiet impressed with what the facility has to offer. And with good reason.
There are four assisted living facility locations for Colten Day Care throughout the very exclusive North Scottsdale area. These homes are located in quiet, residential neighborhoods in very desirable area of Phoenix. Plus, these expectational homes are close to local shops, parks, senior and community centers. This not only helps your loved ones to stay engaged with and a part of the community it can actually improve their quality of life.
In addition, the homes are located near two major hospitals, Scottsdale Shea Hospital and Thompson Peak Hospital. This offers such great piece of mind to know that there are two hospitals are within reach should the need arise, not to mention Mayo.
Most importantly, Colten Adult Care only employs caregivers who are warm, most attentive and family oriented people; people who they wouldn’t hesitate to entrust the care of their own parents to when the time is right.
Colten is by far one of top choices for assisted living homes Arizona you should consider. Of course, you should always visit a facility in person.
Homeschooling Curriculum: There are Many Different Options
December 31, 2009
Over the past 15 years as a homeschooling parent, I’ve looked at a lot of different homeschooling curriculum programs. We tried a lot of different ones and finally settled on our own unique hybrid that’s a little different for each one of our 4 kids.
I have one child who’s an avid reader, one who’s interested mostly in music and art, one that’s an auditory learner obsessed with history and my oldest, who finds himself most comfortable on the computer.
One of the best things about homeschooling, in my option, is that you have so many options and the kids can try different things out to see what works for them. In the past we had to do a lot of catalog shopping to find the best sources of materials for each child and now it’s even easier since we can shop for curriculum online.
My advice for anyone thinking about homeschooling is to design a curriculum around the way your child learns. What makes them happy? What keeps their interest?
My 10 year old listens to history CDs for hours while he’s playing with his GI Joe’s or toy soldiers. He reenacts the battles he’s learning about… it’s amazing how much he retains. My 8 year old is studying famous composers right now – learning not only about their music, but what life was like during their lifetime.
As they get older, they can shift their studies to more practical activities like cooking (learning fractions, how to follow instructions, telling time), yard work (learning about seeds, trees, bugs, etc.) and caring for the family pets (feeding, bathing, brushing, exercise).
As you can see, it can be a lot of fun to homeschool without a strict curriculum. Let your child’s interests guide the way and you’ll be amazed at the results.
Our First Blog Carnivals
June 7, 2008
Yippee!! My post on our trip to the Atlanta History Center for WWII Remembrance Day has been included in 2 wonderful blog carnivals. 
Georgia On My Mind – Georgia Carnival #37
and
Homeschool Blogger’s Carnival of Homeschooling
Thanks so much to both these bloggers for including us!
About SharpMom
Hi, I'm Katie. I’ve been successfully working at home and homeschooling my kids for the past 14 years, so I figured it’s time to get out there and start sharing what I’ve learned along the way. I'm glad you're here to join in the fun!
