Yesterday, my kids attended the first in a series of homeschooling classes about trees. This one was called, “What Makes a Tree a Tree?” They discussed the differences between trees … Continue reading Xylem, Heartwood, and Unscheduled Haircuts
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. The assignment: “This week, in a post created specifically for this challenge, show us ‘beginning’!” Somehow, we’re … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Beginning
Homeschooling gives me the opportunity to spend a lot of time with my kids. A lot. Of time. And since I know you were wondering, every moment is a blessing. … Continue reading Homeschool Quick Takes
Step 1: Decalcify two raw eggs by submerging them in white vinegar in clear jars or cups for at least 24 hours until the eggshell has completely dissolved. Step 2: … Continue reading Homeschool Chemistry: Decalcification and Osmosis
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Here’s my intuition: Home education is just going to gain more and more traction in the coming years. That’s really not such a…
With all of the crazy news coming out of Boston this morning, I’d considered postponing this post. But then I decided that I wanted to reinforce an idea of a … Continue reading Homeschool – A Day in the Life: Friday
Fourth in a series of prose snapshots of a day in my homeschooling life. This is a reflection of an ideal Thursday. An actual Thursday will likely end a lot … Continue reading Homeschool – A Day in the Life: Thursday
Third in a series of prose snapshots of a day in my homeschooling life. This is a reflection of an ideal Wednesday. An actual Wednesday might look a little (or … Continue reading Homeschool – A Day in the Life: Wednesday
Second in a series of prose snapshots of a day in my homeschooling life. This is a reflection of an ideal Tuesday. An actual Tuesday might look a little (or … Continue reading Homeschool – A Day in the Life: Tuesday
First in a series of prose snapshots of a day in my homeschooling life. This is just one view of an ideal Monday. Some Mondays involve meditation before breakfast. Others … Continue reading Homeschool – A Day in the Life: Monday
For my last “Another Voice on Homeschooling” post for this month, I’m sharing a post from Mindful Homeschooler, an online, self-described “primarily secular” homeschooling magazine. Mindful Homeschooler brings together posts about … Continue reading Another Voice on Homeschooling – Mindful Homeschooler
In Part I, I gave an overview of our homeschooling lives. In Part II, I provided information about the materials we use and how we chose them. In Part III, I … Continue reading Homeschool – A Day in the Life, Part IV: Socialization
Imperfect Happiness 