School's Out!
Thursday I posted about our “Ice Day” (or lack thereof). So, I go in and hand the kids pages I’d printed off the net of a Paper Nativity (thanks Lauren). All four of them begin coloring a page and...
View ArticleMore on Socialization...
I’ve posted on this topic before(“social skills”) but after reading a recent post, I thought I’d revisit it for a bit. Created for HIS Glory, brought the whole “socially challenged” subject back to...
View ArticleConsidering "Rosetta Stone"
Our kids know a bit of Spanish. Not enough to carry on a conversation mind you, but I have noticed that they seem to pick it up rather quickly. I considered doing some formal “Spanish Lessons” this...
View ArticleInterrogated
Yesterday I visited with some other moms and while it was supposed to be relaxing, I felt far from relaxed….more like taxed lol. I was at a table with a gal I’ve known for a long time but haven’t...
View ArticleMaking the Education Decision: The Why
At the beginning of January, Spunky asked the question “Why do we educate?” I’ve never really put my thoughts to a formal testing ground prior to her post. As I read what she had to say I was nodding...
View ArticleBack to School 2006-2007
I was sitting here during “snack time” working on setting up our egradebooks for the upcoming school year. I can't believe it's already August! Could the summer have flown by any faster? Our books...
View ArticleBreakin' from Book Learnin'
As some already know, we are a text-book using homeschooling family. No, I'm not rigid about doing every worksheet, game, activity in the curriculum but I do like having it as a guideline. I tweak...
View ArticleSay it aint so Spunky!
I've been so busy beyond the blogosphere that I didn't see this announcement until today....sigh. Spunky of SpunkyHomeschool is ending her blog. Many will grieve the loss of her daily encouragement...
View ArticleKeeping our Groove on
Every year we typically look forward to summer break. We take several months off and have pretty much no structure to our day. Unfortunately, when it comes time to get back into a groove it's met...
View ArticleA Homeschool Family
I just had to post a link here - if for no other reason than so I could find it later when I need a good laugh. If you're a homeschooler, you'll probably appreciate this little ditty. Our Homeschool...
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