LivinginBrno

 This example is made by me, using the langauge examples available, with inspiration from what is being requested at the current 2nd grade, primary school here in Czechia. Some schools ask more, some ask less, this is just example for what is needed in our region. I am simply keeping it as a reminder in the personal journal so I will know how to help and prepare for such test, practice with our sons. If it is suitable, you can also use it. I will use this example in my next work but make it in billingual form, so the non czech speaking families can also have a support during work with children at chool. So yeah, for now here is a mixed post with presentation in English but file TEST is in czech language. Please let me know fi you use it, fie is subject to copyright (I worked 3 hours to make it) so it would make me happy to know you find it useful. Jména a přjimení:                    ...

 Well, here I am logging the journey. The reason I decided to keep some kind of journal of these homework is that it might help me with our sons when they will join school. Now the eldest is in second grade and I am already starting to feel overwhelmed. I know, is not my responsibility his homework, no I do not prepare his schoolbag for next day. But, I do check on him, how he is doing in school and in general, I sit and help next to him during the homework making process. I am lucky he is so smart and knows Czech. But I do not know (to my shame) so I use my best friend assistant Dr. Google Translator. To make the process easier, sometimes I print and make own notes, translate in advance the tasks or write down in own language so I know how to explain him in native then in Czech.  For me, until now, I find Czech Langauge discipline as being the most difficult. I would love to hear from other parents, mothers, fathers or grandparents out there. How do you do it and what advice ...

 We tried to spend most of out times outdoors during the autumn vacation and were lucky for the nice weather. The fog, mist and autumn colours are really a delight during this time of the year. Every time we look outside we find joy and calm. As part of our family tradition, we baked something and cooked all the meals at home these days, because we love how the foggy and wintery atmosphere outside makes the indoor time a little more special than it already is. I am not keeping the up to date information on the blog because..well, who cares. But I will just say we are thankful for everything and were so happy that the seasonal colds and flus left our household two weeks ago so this little vacation did not catch us all sick or in recovery mode. As for tips and ideas how to spend Halloween here is what we usually do: - decorate a pumpkin - make a lampion and then scare ourselves indoors every evening for a few days - we wear costumes, make noises and use glow in the dark sticks, whate...

 During our 12 years stay in here I think the most often asked question from both expat parents and not parents is: "how to find a good dentist (for children)? Preferably English speaking." I have absolutely no professional background or the skills to tell anyone what is right/good, so please take this advice as it is: from experience. I understand the need to and importance of good medical doctors, in any field so please make sure to do your own research while making a decision.  As for my own view here are a few pieces of advice for dentist searchers here, as expats: - google search, read reviews if available and important for your decision - the insurance is important, so make sure it covers at least annually a dental preventive check-up. But it should really be every six months - make appointments in time, preferably in advance, every six months - do accept the doctor that you find free, there is a shortage of dentists here for years, so no need to make situation worse by...

 I am keeping this as journal for future reference, to better navigate the list of school needs, requirements of school supplies, in this case for 2nd grade, here in Czech Republic. As expat parents, for us navigating this list is always problematic and becasue we have several kids, I find useful to keep a reference for me to use as next kids will join primary school. I am also using a translator to give the English version. On next days will post also a photo/video recording of the actual supplies, as I am finding that also useful. In bellow part is CZ version followed by the English version of all supplies. Seznam pomůcek pro žáky 2. ročníku na školní rok 2022/2023 List of aids for 2nd grade students for the 2022/2023 school year List of needs in Czech (2nd grader) List of needs in English (2nd grade...

Závěrečná práce z matematiky - 1. ročník

 We tried this idea, among many other from wonderful krokotak and we were absolutely captivated. I enjoyed time with the boys after they arrived from school and kindergarten, respectively. The special time we try to have after the daily schedule is so good for us, it helps us reconnect, relax and simply leave out all the tensions that children might have acquired during the day.  I have prepared  video  with the activity and the results. The idea from krokotak popped up on my FB feeds and I absolutely love all their crafts. Are so easy and nice to try out with kids. Materials are quite easy to find and as we had the Easter and spring holidays we tried to make every day something fun and crafty. The video is from last weeks but I am posting it later now, as time flew so fast and we enjoyed it but never actually managed to edit and make the blog materials from it. So, maybe it inspires you to have some activity with kids. Even a paper plane, anything with you they will...