It’s time to start thinking about the new school year around here. I am keeping my eyes open for used curriculum and so far, I’ve had some success! One thing I have been wanting for quite a while is a laminator. I have a combo printer/copier/scanner which has been a HUGE blessing. But about twice …
I’m tired. I’m emotional. I’m human! I struggle with myself more than any outside circumstance or person. I battle my flesh daily – or maybe momently. (Is that even a word?) I am trying to forge ahead to the end of the year with homeschooling, but the truth is, I’d like to just throw my …
On February 10, we were able to join other homeschoolers from around the state for “Homeschool Day at the Capitol”. It was an opportunity to meet with our state legislators and let them know we appreciate their work, as well as give our opinions on any legislation that might affect homeschooling in the state of …
As I was wrapping up our school week recording grades, attendance and filing papers, I realized that it was our 100th day of school for the year! Due to all the preparation for our Bible conference this weekend, I hadn’t even noticed. If I had been paying attention, we would have done something special. Then …
My daughter, Leslie, is committing this poem to memory in her fourth grade school work. I just love it, and I wanted to pass it along. Whether you’re familiar with it or not, I hope you enjoy it. Little By Little Anonymous “Little by little,” an acorn said, As it slowly sank in its …
In case any of you were wondering what our homeschooling day looks like, I thought I’d share a snippet.Yesterday, Leslie (4th grade) was taking a spelling test and Matthew (age 4) wasn’t really doing anything. I thought it would be fun to have him give the spelling test! Since he can’t read yet, I had …
There are days when homeschooling is the last thing I feel like doing. For example, last week, which I spent in a medicated, foggy haze from a cold. I rose each day, somehow accomplished what was in the lesson plan, then collapsed just before supper only to emerge the next morning sad to see the …
Monday, August 11, was the first day of school for our family! I try to always take first-day photos, like every other mother in the US, but this year, I did something different. I found these cute signs on Pinterest and printed one out for each of the kids. They are made to look like chalkboards, so …
It’s that time of year again! Our plans are to begin school on August 11th, Lord willing. I’ve learned that any plans I make are subject to change. I try to leave plenty of wiggle room in our calendar so that minor adjustments don’t throw me off too much. I wish I could say that …
Today, my son took the final test of the year. We have officially ended our school year! I have averaged the grades and everyone passed! And no, I don’t pass my kids even when they aren’t learning. But then, they always learn. I’ve noticed that as a homeschooling mom, I am able to quickly see …
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