Category: homeschool
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1st Day of School Photos!
Since today is the first day of the school year in our home, I’ve taken the requisite “First-Day Photos” of everyone. Lindsey is now a high school student! She was rather nervous last night, but her dad and I (and Kathryn!) are praying for her and I know she’ll do great. I just don’t want…
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Weekly Wrap-Up: Orientations & More
This was the week with all the orientation meetings, since we are a brand new family to the homeschool hybrid academy Lindsey will be attending. This was also the week where we had to buy logo-emblazoned shirts from the uniform store, and find a couple pairs of somewhat-cool pants for Lindsey that meet dress code…
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Our School Room
Welcome to our school room! We need our school room to be right in the middle of things, and our living/dining room is the most convenient, central part of the house. It’s where all of our bookcases are, and it’s close to the kitchen for snacks — and tea! Last week, I moved my computer downstairs…
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2010/11 Curriculum
Our 2010-2011 homeschool year: We’re not trying to replicate the time, style or content of the classroom. Rather we’re trying to cultivate a lifestyle of learning in which learning takes place from morning until bedtime 7 days each week. The “formal” portion of each teaching day is just the tip of the iceberg. – Steve…
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Weekly Wrap-Up: Not Quite Yet
We were not ready to get started with school this week, but we’re making progress! I have organized (and organized some more!), bought school supplies, weeded through old supplies, cleaned off shelves, and finished my “wall of inspiration” over my desk (in it’s new location closer to our schoolroom table). I totally stole the idea…