Oct 31, 2011
Excellence in Literature
Several weeks ago we were provided the opportunity to implement Everyday Education’s Excellence in Literature’s Introduction to Literature course and I was so excited! My 7th grade daughter is an avid reader. However, I wanted to make sure she had the ability to pick the stories apart and gain a deep understanding of the message the author was trying to share. This is a very valuable skill... read more
May 4, 2011
Yesterday’s Classics
In our homeschool, we value quality literature that can be used to enrich our children’s education and learning. Often times finding that quality literature can be difficult and challenging. Yesterday’s Classics has made this task so much easier! Yesterday’s Classics, in an effort to make quality, classic literature available have reprinted books from the golden age of children’s... read more
Jan 7, 2011
Popsicle stick no longer needed!
It has been a few years ago…ok, it has been more than a few but I remember it clearly. I loved my kindergarten class. There was an old bench car seat as you walked it. Mrs. Scott was my teacher’s name; the assistant was Mrs. Whaley. I remember taking rest time on a bath towel brought from home. I remember the rocking chair that Mrs. Scott sat in during reading time. I also remember getting in... read more
Sep 22, 2010
Looking for a Good Read?
Do you find that you are on a quest for quality literature for your children? I know that I am. I post often about books that we have read and enjoyed. Personally, I don’t want my children reading fluff; pointless twaddle. It seems like it is getting harder and harder to find a good read for the kiddos. Older books are being pulled off the library shelves and no longer being printed. This is why I was so... read more
Jul 19, 2010
Travel the World
Are your suitcases pack? Passport is ready? Let’s travel around the world!! Sounds too good to be true? Actually you and your children can travel around the world and never have to worry about missing luggage and strange foods. This wonderful unit study from The Old Schoolhouse will help you Travel the World. Travel the World is a e-book module add on to The Schoolhouse Planner but can also... read more
Sweetie ~ Enjoying living life with Eddie and our seven children we have been blessed with.
