As many of us wind down to begin a homeschool year that coincides with the traditional school calendar, I cannot help but notice the scores of visitors that frequent my Curriculum Choice and Daily Schedule page. Since this week is the first of the 4-week iHomeschool Network Blog Hop, I thought it might be the […]
For the second year in a row, we have begun school on the road. This year’s trip didn’t leave us soaked, but it is a watershed in American history: Little Rock, Arkansas’ Central High School. This majestic institution, built for $1.5 million in the late 1920’s (the “separate-but-equal” Paul Laurence Dunbar High had to […]
Like most of us who educate our kids at home, I often have a bookmark in several books at one time. I am currently reading My American Journey, the autobiography of four-star General and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. As he shares the story of his life—his family’s West Indian heritage, surviving the South during the 60’s, and […]
My mind began to drift on yesterday as I listened to Pastor—not the normal sundry thoughts from what’s for lunch to why is it always so cold in here, but purposeful drifting. I would almost call it life application thoughts. You see, our pastor has been speaking for months now from Psalms 1, about the […]
This will almost sound like an apologetic regarding a few of our curriculum choices, though that is far from my intent. To be truthful, these are simply my latest ramblings about education as I pull together lesson plans for our middle schooler. As a home educator, I think alot about my own educational process […]
In the wake of all that has happened in this last week, I’d be lying if I said that I am posting without mixed emotions. Like any proud parent, I rejoice at the accomplishments of our children, and dance recitals for me are almost magical–the lights and staging, the performances, and the chance for […]
5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.” 7 Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?” 8 The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will […]
For the sake of cohesiveness, this post should be named ‘Successful Homeschooling: Know Thy Kids.’ It is, indeed, the second of my 2-part attempt at sharing successful homeschooling tips for both parents and kids. The part of me that is snarky and cynical chose the numbers because after all, as a blogger, numbers brings numbers, […]
A trip home to help an ailing relative, a trip to pick up a college student, a high school prom, and an upcoming dance recital? NO WONDER I am just now returning to blog!! We still have about two weeks to go before we settle into a summer norm–as if there really is […]
For the homeschooling community, this is a very busy time of year. It is the season in which, after a year or more elsewhere, many are making a decision to homeschool. Research for all-things-homeschool is at an all-time high; curriculum sales will abound over the next few months as newcomers rush to put […]
all pictures courtesy of Darrell Dorsey Photography (not to be reprinted, copied, or used in any way without permission)
Those outside of the homeschool community sometimes consider us weird or goofy. Quite honestly, I consider myself pretty cool, but I get it. We are creatures of habit–unconventional habits. When you are constantly together, as one example, your first thought rarely involves dropping your child off somewhere while you do your own thing. […]