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Holiday Homeschool Happenings
With all the holiday happenings, plus my grandmother’s passing on Thanksgiving day, I’m just beginning to get my head back on straight — so this post is probably a bit more disjointed than usual. I got on a SUPER house cleaning spree earlier this week — partly because it’s therapeutic for me, and partly because…
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Holding Her Hand {Saying Goodbye to Gran}
My grandmother has lived with my aunt Beckie, right around the corner from us, for the past couple of years. Last year I hosted Thanksgiving so that my grandmother could come to dinner because she’d become mostly home-bound (and we live so nearby). I planned to do the same this year, but the weekend before…
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Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival
It’s been a while since I’ve hosted the Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival, but I’m delighted to do so again! Ever end up teaching your kids a subject you never imagined you’d teach? {Funny how that happens in homeschooling, huh?} Angela at Joyous Lessons is doing just that: “Change of Plans: German!” Another post at Joyous…
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Homeschool: Band Concert, Tea, Life
Seems like nearly every photo in this post is a blurry iPhone pic. That bothers me — but it is what it is. Sorry! A presidential election is a darn good educational conversation topic. From discussing a candidate’s stance on specific topics, to how voting and the electoral college works, to learning about proposed amendments…
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7 Ways to Make Your Words Mean More
Years ago I went through a time in my life when stress and emotional pain made me want to spew hurtful words. With a whole lot of prayer and verse-memorizing, I succeeded in taming my tongue, but now it’s time to take my words to a new level: not-hurtful is not good enough. My words…
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Living Math Review: Your Business Math
I ran across a living math curriculum a couple of months ago when looking for business math for Lindsey. It was too young for Lindsey, but I had a feeling Kathryn would like it. I didn’t even make a big deal when it came in the mail — I just set it on my desk…