"It is dull, Son of Adam, to drink without eating," said the Queen presently. "What would you like best to eat?" "Turkish Delight, please, your Majesty," said Edmund. "The Queen let another drop fall from her bottle onto the snow, and instantly there … [Read more...]
Introducing Our Children to Evil
We hadn't made it to the local library in quite some time, so on Monday I promised the kids if they would work hard and finish school early, we would make a trip. As always, it was quite a motivator! Once there, each child was to find at least one nonfiction book on a … [Read more...]
Homeschooling with Mr. Whittaker
If you've never been introduced to Adventures in Odyssey, my, what you've missed! Focus on the Family's audio drama/comedy began in 1987, so a generation has come up listening to and closely following the antics and adventures of the crew at a special ice cream shop called … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Sweat Preschool
Last week President Obama made a push for universal preschool for 4 year-olds, which has much of the homeschooling community concerned. And with good reason! Any change to the nation's education policy has the potential to impact our homeschooling freedoms. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
A Big Job for the New Year
I guess we all look ahead to the New Year spread before us with great hopes and plans. It's a clean slate, another 12 months of opportunity. There are things I hope to accomplish this year. I want to be more organized in 2013, especially where family laundry, (my most dreaded household … [Read more...]
Christmas Crafting–A Winter Sled for the Christmas Tree
With all the shopping and the parties and the programs, December is just one of those months that gets away from you before you know it! Unbelievably, Christmas is one week from today! And no, I'm not ready for it, but I'm really not stressed about it either! I refuse to stress … [Read more...]
The Not-So-Glorious Side of Homeschooling
I wish I woke up every day inspired and energized and eager to teach my children all the wonderful things I want them to learn. But I don't. I wish my kids woke up each day with bright smiles and thankful hearts, grateful for the sacrifices we make to educate them at … [Read more...]
An Autumn Day at Slow Poke Farm
Autumn is here in all her golden glory! But you can't fully appreciate the beauty of the season without venturing into the great outdoors! We did just that with a little trip to Slow Poke Farm, a local spot with lots of charm and plenty of opportunity for autumn fun with our homeschool group. … [Read more...]
Answering the Homeschooling Skeptic–How Can Your Child Possibly Respect You As the Teacher When You’re Really Just MOM?
Some things we accept as truth because they are all we've ever known. And there are a great many things about education and about learning in general that have been affected, (i.e. tainted,) by a century of compulsory school attendance laws. And since a remarkable number … [Read more...]
Making History (And Doing It My Way)
It was the first day of school my junior year. I found a seat in my U.S. History class and the teacher introduced herself and set to issuing books to all 30 of her students, which pretty much consumed the remainder of the class period. When the last book had been handed out, she stood … [Read more...]
