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Back-to-School Student Photos
Last week I started our homeschool year with Kathryn. She is rapidly approaching eleven years of age. When did that happen? Kathryn – 5th grade And of course, Lacy the WonderDog is always part of our homeschool days. Sadly, most places frown upon us bringing her on field trips. Which, as I think about it,…
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Nature Study: Pond Critters
It’s still really hot here in Georgia, so our nature studies are a bit shorter than they would be on a pretty fall day, but I’m determined to do them weekly — or nearly weekly, anyway! Thanks to the August edition of Barb’s “Outdoor Hour” newsletter, I decided we’d do a month-long pond-related nature study….
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Weekly Report: Our 1st Week!
We started our homeschool year this week, and took things pretty easy. I want this year to bring back the love of learning, so I’m trying to steer clear of anything that I know will bring groans until Kathryn is a bit more back-on-board with school as fun. I have to remember that the eagerness…
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Teaching Money Management
I want my kids to learn money management now, while they’re still under our roof, where poor financial decisions are far less disastrous. The Proverbs 31 woman set a great example in managing money (as well as a whole bunch of other things!) “The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will not…
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First Day Humor
We survived our first day of the homeschool year, and I just had to share a humorous highlight. At some point during the day, I was standing by my spot at the table and Kathryn came back from the kitchen with a grin on her face and her hands behind her back. She said, “Hey,…
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Returning to a Love of Learning
I have one BIG homeschool goal this year: to rekindle a love of learning in my youngest. Kathryn has always thought it awesome that I’m both mama and teacher. We’ve had such fun together as we’ve homeschooled! I can remember doing a silly song and dance about the continents with her in her kindergarten year,…