Two years ago, I wrote a book. I know, I know…everyone who blogs writes a book, right? It’s not what you think. I wrote it for my stubborn father-in-law. I wrote it about him. It has nothing to do with my blogging capabilities, fame or popularity (which are, as far as I know, not really [...]
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A wonderful, wonderful harvest dinner….we eat this as the main dish with corn, but it can be a side dish, too. Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes and Vegetables 2 medium potatoes, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 medium yam, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 butternut squash, crookneck squash [...]
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We use the Robinson Curriculum. We really like it. If you would like to look at the booklist, it’s here, sorted by reading level. There is a great website called Rosegate Harbour with lots of lists of old series books and wonderful stuff on book binding. Grammar lessons and quizzes online here and ESL Grammar [...]
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I found this in the Woman’s Exponent, May 1, 1873 edition. Loved it: Moral Training In Schools OPENING ADDRESS By Superintendent R. L. Campbell, before the Utah, Territorial Teachers’ Association, in the Deseret University, April 3, 1873. I take pleasure in congratulating the Teachers and friends of education in Utah on having the happy privilege [...]
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Photo: The children happily perusing treasures we found at the thrift store Most homeschoolers are very aware of their local library and use it as a great resource in their home education pursuits. Still many others whose children attend government schools also enjoy the benefits of the library, and love it. Because of the [...]
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I realized in my post regarding our homeschool day, I neglected to mention one daily subject: vocabulary. I believe that the most valuable thing in the Robinson Curriculum is the vocabulary list, and we have embraced it wholeheartedly. Even if you would not use the Robinson Curriculum, the vocabulary list is amazing. You can order [...]
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A great interview with the stepson of C.S. Lewis (this excerpt talks about homeschool: Douglas Gresham on Homeschooling TOS: In earlier conversations with you, you told me that you were an ardent supporter of homeschooling. What is your opinion of homeschooling and how did you reach that opinion? GRESHAM: Homeschooling and why I advocate it [...]
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Momma Crocodile: Another heartwarming story...this is really sweet.
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