Category: homeschool
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Homeschool, life, and curriculum update
We’re a few months into our homeschool year, which means we’re far enough in to see what’s working and what isn’t. Although I don’t do any formal sort of mid-year review, I do try to stay tuned in to my kids so I can tweak our plans and schedule as needed, no matter what time…
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Homeschooling gives our family time
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking lately about how much harder it would be for us to keep and strengthen family bonds and deal with all the things life throws at us if the kids were in school. I know it’s possible because I’ve seen friends do it, but time feels more of-the-essence in…
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Family Vacation on the NC Coast
Last time we went on a family vacation, it was to Tybee Island. This time, the crew was different: LacyDog stayed with my mom and her dog Mocha; Lindsey is living on her own; and of course we didn’t even know about the newest family members during our last vacation! We chose a different location,…
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13+ Books for Teens (and tweens)
With a teen whose reading level has been in the high-school range way before she was a teen, it’s been hard to find age-appropriate books that aren’t ridiculously beneath her reading level and therefore, boring. When we do find books that pass muster, we have to share! These are all highly recommended by Kathryn (soon…
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Is homeschooling a burden?
Every day of homeschooling is delightful. We greet the day in pleasant moods, pray together, and after enjoying a healthy homemade breakfast, we all study together until it’s time to frolic through a field of daisies while holding hands and laughing. Ha ha ha! That is so NOT how it goes! I’ll be the first…