Posted in Random Ramblings on Mar 31st, 2006 1 Comment »
Why is it that people think that science and religion must be at odds? When a Christian makes claims that fly in the face of science then it only serves to cause unbelievers to doubt the church even more and characterize Christians as idiots. I know I’ve been faced with my share of ridicule by [...]
Posted in Superboy's projects on Mar 31st, 2006 1 Comment »
Here is a poem that Superboy wrote to wrap up our Dogs mini-unit. Iditarod Hero Sleeping dog A ball of fur and crusty snow Laying on a poor bed of scattered straw. What is he dreaming about? Is it tomorrow’s run The rugged terrain Miles of tundra without a living thing in sight Other than [...]
Posted in Curriculum or Lack Thereof... on Mar 28th, 2006 1 Comment »
I’ve added links on the sidebar to plans for our current unit-studies, Sacred Architecture, and a mini-unit on dogs. Check ‘em out if your interested.
Posted in nature study on Mar 27th, 2006 No Comments »
We count ourselves among the blessed to live at the doorstep of our favorite park. No ordinary playground with swings and slides, this is America’s playground and the most visited National Park in the USA. To be able, on a whim, to pack up a picnic lunch and head for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 24th, 2006 1 Comment »
Spontaneous narration by 4 yo JBug after our church’s Living Stations of the Cross, in which big sister Emily portrayed Mary: “Yesterday Jesus died. It was sad. The bad soldiers were mean and they killed him. Emily is sad because Jesus died. Emily wants to cry because she loves him. He is her hero. But [...]
Posted in Curriculum or Lack Thereof... on Mar 23rd, 2006 2 Comments »
We all know that the most delightful and effortless way for a child to learn is through the reading of good literature. We scour the racks for living books to teach grammar, history, science, math and the Faith. But what of manners? Recently, in an effort to find living books that address the topic of [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on Mar 23rd, 2006 2 Comments »
Lately I am finding some real gems tucked into the blogs of some wonderful homeschooling moms. My last post was about Melissa Wiley’s elegant defense of homeschooling. Be sure to go back and pick up that gem if you missed it. Today I found a couple more. Please dig in and uncover these jewels for [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 23rd, 2006 No Comments »
You absolutely have to read this, the most elegant defense of homeschooling I have ever read. (And I’ve read quite a few!) Home Education: Delicious and Nutritious Thank you, Lissa for putting into words what has been in my heart for so long.
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 22nd, 2006 6 Comments »
I’ve started up this new blog due to the controversy surrounding Homeschoolblogger, where I formerly blogged. All of the content previous to this post has been moved from that older blog. It looks a little funny right now due to the export/import process, but I hope to get it cleaned up soon. Also, sadly, all [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 21st, 2006 No Comments »
Yep. It’s so predictable. I have got the blahs big time. So do dc. I know it is just this time of year that does it to me (every year-can I BE any more predictable!?!) but knowing the cause and being able to cure it are two different things. In my defense, there are a [...]
