It has only been a year since I dove head first and whole heart into a Charlotte Mason inspired education for our family so the excitement, wonder, overwhelmedness, and sheer confusion are all fairly fresh in my mind. This evening I was looking back over a few early entries in my commonplace book and these two … Continue reading How or Why – the balancing act of philosophy and methodology
The stiff, cool breeze on this cloudy day might fool you into thinking it's any other season but summer, but I feel summer in my heart today! We wrapped up the last bit of our official school year last Friday so this Monday morning was welcomed with a sigh of relief as I woke up … Continue reading Summer is Here – in my heart at least!
After a year of studying ancient history with my girls, I have to admit I feel deficient in my own education. What a joy, what a thrill it has been to get acquainted with the heroes, the villains, the great thinkers and leaders, to learn these stories from the past. Perhaps that's the key word … Continue reading Year in Review – Ancient History
The kids and I have been delighted that some birds have FINALLY discovered the feeder we put up a few months ago. Over the weekend, Boo and I watched a pair of Goldfinches have a feast, and yesterday we all watched this beautiful guy (or gal) have lunch while we were enjoying ours. He fed … Continue reading Nature “did-you-knows?” ~ MOURNING DOVES edition
What do mammoths and treasure chests have to do with math? Well, the treasure chest thing I'll explain in a minute. The mammoths?...still not quite sure on that one myself. But you have to admit the woolly things are pretty cute! Months before we started homeschooling or had even decided if we were going to … Continue reading Year in Review – Math (Grades 1 and 3)
My Peace in the Puzzle 