We are simplifying quite a bit now – making a few changes to math and language arts and providing more free time for the things my children are passionate about: history and science. I mention all that to say this: if you have to drop a program or a certain curriculum that you think you […]
In Times of Discouragement
Times of discouragement are real. Very real. It doesn’t matter how miniscule the problem seems to someone else, discouragement and defeat can cloud your vision like nothing else. It can keep you from even wanting to get up in the morning to face another day. It can keep me asking myself over and over again, […]
Twenty-Eleven’s Top Ten
The boys and I tried to decide what makes our top 10 memories for this year. (Really, it went more like, “I don’t know, Mom-Mom. All I can remember is Christmas.”) But… after a bit of somewhat unlively discussion, we did finally think up some memories from before two weeks ago. Not listed in any particular […]
Christmas Traditions
Though all of me loves Christmastime for what it represents, the Aggie in me loves Christmastime because we have so many traditions to celebrate this joyous time of year! Making homemade gifts We make homemade gifts, usually ornaments, for Sunday School Teachers, co-op teachers, etc. We occasionally bake cookies (like the Pillsbury Reindeer cookies you […]
Chemistry Resources
As we look ahead to our upcoming study of chemistry, we look forward to using some of the following chemistry resources… The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments by Robert Brent contains over 200 simple science experiments that you can do at home. It includes a basic introduction to the science and history of chemistry along […]
Christmas wRap 2011
Faster than fast, quicker than quick, This year has raced by, lickety-split. For anyone else has this year been a revvin’? Come on now, slow down, Twenty-Eleven! Back in January, Gary headed to South Korea Assigned to Poseidon, a ship bound for Tanzania. With trips to Stavanger and Kristiansand Ocean Rig sent him to many […]
It is F-I-N-I-S-H-E-D!
Although little has happened with schoolwork this week, a whole lot of other stuff has happened. This is what did not change much (except for new gutters and a new roof, and the part where the roof of the house meets the roof of the garage). We added two porches and a whole lotta wiggle […]
In the Midst of Chaos (CC Cycle 3 Week 11)
This week we finished one of our Long-Term Projects, An Overview of the 18th Century Lapbook. Completed Overview of the 18th Century Lapbook Now we can check that off the list. 🙂 Stephen has been enjoying the Adventure Tales of America Student Activity Book this week (to be used with Adventure Tales of America Vol […]
Lapbooking vs Notebooking: What’s the difference?
Several years ago, we decided to supplement memory work with some long-term projects. We’ve received several questions about what lapbooking is, how it’s different from notebooking, and why we have completed so many lapbooks. Here’s where we answer some of those questions! Lapbooking 101 For those unfamiliar with lapbooking, it’s just a simple way to […]