So…while I ponder my own reading list and my re-commitment to nighttime reading on my personal blog, I also thought that it’s not too early to begin thinking about what the children will read on next year—especially our son. Next year is a hybrid of our son’s senior year. By “hybrid,” I mean that he […]
4 Must Haves for High School
I love to shop in August. As a parent who homeschools, I am tickled, for lack of a better word, by the marketing of everything as a “back to school” necessity. Towels, computers, small appliances, health and beauty items — a student’s trip back to school has to be the most marketed event right after Christmas and […]
Our First Graduation Party
Well, what can I say? The event came in like a lion and went out like a lamb, but oh, the flurry of activities that occurred in-between. Our area is big enough such that we actually have three larger, more formal graduation ceremonies dedicated to homeschoolers in the area. Can you imagine what that says about […]
What’s New? From Our Point of View…
It is a beautifully sunny, 74-degree day here in coastal Texas, and with the oldest at college and our son at the dentist, the youngest decided to school outside. Funny, this was my vision when we first began homeschooling—days outside on a picnic blanket, completing schoolwork and viewing exotic animals. (You can stop laughing now). […]
Thankful
Plan A was to write this post on last week before we began our fall semester, but the days have been busy, friends. With what looked like an open window of time and opportunity, I decided to take advantage of an offer to complete a certification for work over the next four weeks. I’ve also […]