What We’re Reading–March 2011

  Why would I sit and read individually with kids who already read? There are numerous reasons, from helping with interpretation and larger vocabulary, to increasing comprehension through the right emphasis and inflection of voice, to monitoring pace and making sure the books are read, not skimmed through.   However, the real reason that, after 7 […]

Spring Break, with an Eye Looking Forward

We took our spring break with the area public schools this week.   As usual, I had far more planned to do than I could possibly get done—will I ever learn?    Not only was my list aggressive, but it became obvious to me by Wednesday that what I needed most was rest.   With that thought in […]

Homeschool Survey–pt.1 (the Feedback)

I was so inspired by Kysha’s post on asking her kids for feedback that I built up the courage decided to sit our kids down, one by one, and ask their opinions about our school.    I made no promises about any changes, but agreed to listen without interruptions (except for clarification), without judgment, and most importantly, […]

Weekly Homeschool Report–December 6, 2009

 It is far too late to write this, but I was determined to not wake up in the a.m. with it still left on my weekend platter of “to dos”.   As I’m somewhere between awake and dozing, I’ll make it brief.   If you want to participate in this meme, please visit Carol at ThreeLittleLadies, and […]