Homeschooling Changes

We’re a homeschooling family with a seven year old daughter who is doing a mix of first, second and third grade work. I love the idea of a Classical Christian Education, but I haven’t been good at adhering to that philosophy. I am a product of public education and that method of teaching is the only methodContinue reading “Homeschooling Changes”

Day 1 of Homeschooling: Learning To Cuss

It’s inevitable. There comes a time in every child’s life when they must be ripped from the safety and security of their loving mother’s bosom and tossed to the hungry, vicious wolves known as 8 year olds. Kids late in their childhood years are fascinated by things that they think they’re getting away with. They’reContinue reading “Day 1 of Homeschooling: Learning To Cuss”

So You Think You Can Homeschool

When people find out I homeschool I get two distinct reactions, and they usually come from the same people. Wow, that’s great! Even so,  I could never do that. The reasons I get are varied, but I rarely hear the old standby: “what about socialization?” Parents can be their children’s teachers. I’m the perfect example. IContinue reading “So You Think You Can Homeschool”

(Creative) topographical map of Israel

  BEHOLD! Israel through the eyes of a 5, almost 6, year old. In Tapestry of Grace we go through history chronologically. Starting at creation we take four years to get to the current times. Right now we are studying King David and Israel during his reign. TOG has a lot of hands-on projects; saltContinue reading “(Creative) topographical map of Israel”

A Homeschooler’s 23rd Psalm

Following the theme of yesterday’s post I’ve found another reworked Bible passage: A Homeschooler’s 23rd Psalm Taken from Alpha Omega’s Homeschool View The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to live on less sleep; He leadeth me through the noise of many voices.He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me toContinue reading “A Homeschooler’s 23rd Psalm”