Joining in with iHomeschool Network today: :: :: In my life this week… a little quieter, both here on the blog and at home as well. I like that. In our homeschool… tis the season of endings! The children are melancholy about goodbyes to classes, choirs, and the weekly rhythm of these events. Their mother? Somewhat thrilled! The last...
My 14-yr old freshman and I have been talking about her high school years and planning ahead. I often ask for her thoughts, what’s going well or not. While there are classes and activities, attending regular school hasn’t been a request. She loooves homeschooling. We recently had some fun compiling a short list of what her peers...
While following our preschool literature plan for the year has been somewhat consistent, updating here on the blog has been sketchy. So, expect to see a variety of Five in a Row posts coming your way over the next two months! Goodnight Moon is a staple in our home, a great bedtime read for little...
So I’ve made reference as to why stockpiles of freezer cooking meals were being made at an alarming rate — March holds some exciting adventures! All this prep will help ease days ahead as we sail into the next 4-6 weeks. There’s been some streamlining of other areas too such as homeschooling and general household...
Oh, this book by far has been my favorite row — which is exactly why we took three weeks to complete! The freedom in homeschooling, yes? If you haven’t read How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World, it’s a gem of a book for young children. Full of opportunity for great lessons as...
One day when I am old, I would like very much to sit by a fire (in winter) or on the veranda (in summer), and spin. Yes, spin…raw wool in hand shaping, stretching.. becoming. And afterwards, I shall weave it. Pulling, pressing… making into. Yes, I...
