This is one of the methods our family uses as a memory work aid, especially when we have trouble connecting a prompt to the beginning of the answer to that prompt. This memory work method is: Use a catch phrase. 1st Conjugation Present Tense: When we get a new present, we say, “Oh! Thank you!” […]
The Homeschool Experiment
Imagine…. a book that honestly addresses the frustrations and doubts we [might] face in our homeschooling journey. Now imagine that book detailing not just some random frustrations and doubts, but also the specific frustrations and doubts of a first-year homeschooling mom: Attending that first curriculum fair (“What in the world am I doing here?”) Dealing […]
For Instruction in Righteousness
This summer, after reading Don’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Plowman, I started making flashcards for myself to study and learn the Biblical way to correct my children. I knew I had blown it many times in the past (and I still do! With Christ’s help, I’m working on it! Phil 4:13) and […]
Sights and Scenes from Lafayette Louisiana {50 States}
Ahhhh…. Lafayette! I adore Cajun Country! There is so much to enjoy here, like… Feeding ducks, fish and turtles off the porch of the Lafayette Visitor’s Center… taking in the breathtaking beauty of Saint John Cathedral… and standing beside the old St. John Cathedral Oak. For a lesson on Cajun history and culture, there’s Acadian […]
Days of Knights in Kentucky (or Ohio)!
“Days of Knights – A Medieval Experience! is a historically accurate re-creation of several time periods from the era known as the Middle Ages. Visitors are able to walk through a time-line encampment featuring living history enthusiasts re-creating the Norman invaders of Britain in 1066, Crusaders from the 1200s, Archers and Knights from the Hundred Years […]
Hands-on History: Renaissance & Reformation Study
Oh, how I love the memories we’ve created together when we’ve embarked on learning adventures as a family! These little snippets have been some of the most rewarding experiences during our elementary school years. Because we’ve often lacked the time to pursue time-intensive projects during our normal school routine, we’ve used the time off from […]
Our Essentials Experience, or How to Scale Back
How much time does Essentials take for a 4th grade boy who is somewhat allergic to holding a pencil (aka, does-not-like-to-write-stuff syndrome)? How do you scale it back? First, be encouraged! The first six weeks are like trying to take a sip out of a fire hydrant, but then we spend the rest of the […]
Family fun in Philly {50 States}
Now entering…. Pennsylvania! State #14 of 50-States-Before-They-Graduate. Stops for this trip were planned solely from the recommendations of Half-a-Hundred Acre Wood readers! For our Mid-Eastern States Itinerary, click here. In light of the current situation with our National Parks (which makes me a bit sick), I continue our memoirs from our trip back in May […]
Lincoln’s Boyhood Home in Indiana {50 States}
Now entering…. Indiana! State #17 of 50-States-Before-They-Graduate. Stops for this trip were planned solely from the recommendations of Half-a-Hundred Acre Wood readers! For our Mid-Eastern States Itinerary, click here. Our family just barely made it into Indiana on our big Mid-Eastern States trip. Our only stop was Lincoln’s Boyhood Home in Lincoln City, IN. The five […]