It's been ages since I updated anything about our homeschooling, so let's remedy that. Consider this a condensed, multi-week (ok, multi-month!) wrap-up. We love books. And library days. We've finally successfully implemented library days, and I'm quite tickled about it. Though we've homeschooled … [Read more...] about Homeschooling lately…
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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 of year. 8th 1/2 grade … [Read more...] about Homeschool, life, and curriculum update
Back to Homeschool: first week
We started {not} back to school this week, and overall it was wonderful. We celebrated our first homeschool day with chocolate milk and molasses cookies. And of course, a few photos which quickly turned into giggles and a tickle fight. Our homeschool evolution = big progress. Last year, any … [Read more...] about Back to Homeschool: first week
Almost-Summer Homeschooling
First of all, let me brag on our eldest! Brandon has accepted a teaching position as a middle school band director; this is his first full-time "real" teaching job! And his beautiful wife Diane is a brand new college graduate! {Love how she decorated the top of her cap!} They'll be moving closer to … [Read more...] about Almost-Summer Homeschooling