Category Archives: Homeschooling

homeschool happiness :: a recipe to consider

I’ve spent a good chunk of time lately rearranging, sorting, cleaning through, giving away and selling various homeschooling materials that we own.  The past two months have been sprinkled with planning as well, considering all of our intentions and establishing a routine. All in all, we’re almost ready to begin. At first, plans were to...

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educating for life :: how we plan our days {part 2}

Yesterday’s post outlined some of our homeschooling thoughts and ideas for next year.  A description of our family’s intentions, and most definitely not a prescription of how any other family should detail their days. I often appreciate an ‘inside peek’ on other blogs offering educational ideas; my mind is sparked and fresh ways of seeing...

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educating for life :: how we plan our days {part 1}

Another year of home-based education has passed. Swiftly moving at times, heavy laden in various spots :: a gathering of moments and days. As in each previous year, each passing of time in our family, this year has been a gift.  Oh, not everything went according to plan (at least not this Mama’s), not all...

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homeschooling :: gathering beautiful things

“Somewhere, somehow, you too pour out value, a costly sacrifice.  And those around…may not assign importance.  They do not understand what Jesus sees clearly :: a woman of substance, offering gifts of significance.” ~ from {to do a beautiful thing} :: part one of a series I remember the first moves towards choosing homeschooling for our family.  We...

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in the kitchen :: it’s a busy place!

Recently in the kitchen we have :: successfully made yogurt! Though I need to work with the consistency a little more, our boys were excited at more coconut milk yogurt available for snacking. celebrated the country of Mexico with a grand taco bar :: though we decided that these odd-shaped shells were just that…odd, and...

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dig into spring! :: gardening books for children

Spring is upon us and with it comes planting season — a much anticipated time for many!  But whether you’re a seasoned gardener or one who simply enjoys the produce of others’ efforts, this time of year is an excellent opportunity for teaching children where food comes from. Understanding the process from seed to plant or from...

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