I was in a Christian school which used the A.C.E. materials for 10 years of my life. I’ll be honest, whenever I headed over to the public elementary school where my mother taught, and saw the glossy covered books, gigantic maps and mini science labs, I felt as though I was getting the short end …
My plans for the 2010-2011 school year have been under way for quite some time. I began thinking about it in November of 2009, when I learned that I was expecting my fifth child this summer. (Read: any time now!) Why would I begin thinking about it so early, you ask? I mean, we weren’t …
“Homeschooling is against the law!” These words were spoken to my children by a neighbor one afternoon a few weeks ago. My children didn’t know what to say to her, they were in shock! Of course, homeschooling is not against the law, but there are some laws that apply to me as a homeschooling parent. …
Today is our last day of the 2009-2010 school year. I can only say one word about it: Wow! I began this past school year after spending about four and half months reading and researching the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling. Last year, I found myself dragging through each day with little joy in my …
We’ve been working our way through world history using The Story of the World. It’s new to me to use a book that didn’t come with scripted lesson plans. In fact, recently, it’s been a source of much anxiety and hyperventilating. Yes, ladies and….ladies, I am very much of a text book kind of homeschooling …
This past week was rather busy. We were privileged to have our friends, Jeremy and Amanda Tyler, missionaries to Brazil, with us last Sunday. I was not so privileged, however, to have a cold while they were here. I was doped up on medication during their visit. I also had one of the most embarrassing …
This is what my children do in their spare time. They climb the doorways. Never let it be said that homeschooled children aren’t also athletic! I enjoyed Lauren’s little feat, (no pun inteded) and I hope you do to. She came up with her own “script”! 🙂Have a fabulous fall weekend, everyone!
Our first week of school went quite well, actually.I was pleased that both the kids retained some of what we learned last year! ;] I am sooo happy to be schooling Lauren myself this year. It was really hard keeping up with her and my other kids while she watched the DVDs. I know she …
Man…am I tired. We had a very good, but very exhausting first day. Terry felt ill this morning. We thought he was getting the flu. After I forced him (okay, I exaggerate slightly) to take some ibuprofen, he did feel better. I’d like to publicly thank the Lord that he does not, I repeat, does …
Saturday afternoon Lauren and I made our way over to Texarkana to get her some dress shoes and…to look at an educational supply store. I know. I’m weird. But I have told you that before, so please, no criticism. Thank you.Anyway, we got some pencils for rewards for good handwriting. You know, the glittery kind. …
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