We have discovered something about our new pet hamster the pet store failed to mention. It was not their fault. How were they to know we Homeschool? Beyond purchasing the cage, bedding, food, treats, toys and other hamster delights we needed something else-we needed to max out […]
Homeschool Schedule Week of Feb. 11th « Read More »
Nibbles has finally arrived! We watched patiently as Hamster Gal (name changed to reflect current interests) wrote reports, drew pictures, read books and talked nonstop about this day. Did I mention talk nonstop?! The best part-no reports, pictures or books were assigned-she did it because she wanted
Homeschool Schedule: Week of Feb. 4th « Read More »
The part I love most about homeschooling- Freedom. We have freedom unimaginable to those who travel the hallways of a locker lined world. Not only can we gaze upon the clouds, feel the sun soothe our soul, but there is more…much more. Freedom of
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White flakes filled the sky as we celebrated our first Snow Day last week. We ate pizza in front of the fireplace, researched birds, picked out our favorite animal cards from the Fact File, watched videos from the Macaulay Library and had a great time. A couple of Disney movies might
Homeschool Schedule: Week of Jan. 28th « Read More »
If you are like me the word quiz makes you cringe. Visions of yellow pencils and lined paper come to mind. Honestly, how many times in the “real world” do we take these types of quizzes? Sure, there are those annoying safety quizzes to make
Spelling Quiz: Taekwondo Style « Read More »
Last week’s study of Verdi was incredible! Opera filled our home on a daily basis as we discussed its origin and meaning. I must confess, I was resistant to the thought of opera-eek-but after reading about the life of Verdi our excitement grew. We even added a Pandora channel entitled
Homeschool Schedule: Week of Jan. 14th « Read More »
I love Nature Study. It’s simplistic beauty draws me to it. Merely go outside, observe, reflect and contemplate the wonders of nature. However, from a teacher’s viewpoint I tend to get mired down more in the facts and details than I should be in observing and reflecting.
Making Branches Speak: Pursuing Nature Study as a Newbie « Read More »
I love listening to my daughter read. Tender sweet pauses while she mentally rehearses words in her mind. Her strengthening voice as confidence is gained. Thanks to homeschooling we are proud owners of two new bookshelves and a book rack. My library card is currently maxed out
McGuffey Readers (Primer to High School): Timeless Treasures in a Digital World « Read More »
Children are yelling in front of me. Controlled, deliberate yells. I love it! Embedded in those yells are hours of hard work, determination and pride. White uniforms with colored belts signifying rank move effortlessly across a matted floor. Leading the motion is their Taekwondo instructor-a conductor of motion with
How Taekwondo Gave Me a New Year’s Resolution: No Special Uniform Required! « Read More »
You were standing behind me when I saw her, but you didn’t see her. I watched patiently as arthritic hands gently placed her meager purchase on the conveyor belt as she shifted her eyes from the items to her purse. Milk, eggs, bread…the basic staples
The Angel in Checkout Lane #9 « Read More »