I asked them all to be as quiet as possible. To ‘shhhh’ ourselves. At first a little difficult, for excited bodies were happy to be free from the car. To run and play in one of our favorite spots. But still we became… …and we listened and observed. Watching, hearing, thinking, the oldest writing. Simple nature...
After rowing in August about bears, it was good to switch gears in September with a simpler row of The Red Carpet by Rex Parkin. Well that is, I kept it less complicated and cut out a few ideas. This is sometimes good to do, I must remember! With rhyming text and vintage illustrations, The...
Joining in with iHomeschool Network: In my life this week… oh my, what a set of days. I’ve been courageously overwhelmed. Yes, I do believe that’s the term. Facing tough waters with boldness, or simply sheer grit, but coming out the other side a little speechless. Tired. Heavy. There is much to be grateful for still,...
Our second row in this year’s seasonal Five in A Row plan was the wonderfully rhythmic book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen. We’ve already completed another book with a bear theme; I think the boys believe bears is the focus for the whole school year. Ha! Yet, it was a wonderful read...
Alright — August is nearly over and I’ll have something else to write about besides our general homeschool plans, organizing our days, and homeschooling high school. Each child has their own educational plan for the year; I’ve also combined certain kiddos for different subjects or learning opportunities. If you haven’t yet seen our combo preschool &...
This month began our combo plan for preschool and first grade using the Five in A Row {FIAR} curriculum. The idea is to enjoy these books on a somewhat seasonal theme. For 2 weeks in August, we rowed Blueberries for Sal first. What fun we had! Our boys are currently ages 36 months and 6...
