When we first began homeschooling Elizabeth when she was about four years old, I kept everything very compartmentalized. I subscribed to the classical school method to a T. School time was in the mornings at the kitchen table, doing our lessons and workbooks. Eating time was for meals. Playtime was rest time for this pregnant … Read more
Let’s face it – life happens. Hardships and difficult situations come into the life of every family. Dealing with hardships can put stresses not only on family life as a whole but also on homeschooling. Our family has been going through a very challenging circumstance for the past year. My husband sustained a traumatic … Read more
photo credit I believe most of us look forward to watching fireworks on the 4th of July, but do we really remember what the importance of this day is all about? On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted and we became our own country from Great Britain. Very exciting! That is … Read more
You would think that suggesting we do school during the summer would make me an unpopular mommy, but truly, I did not have any problems introducing the idea to my children. We have been homeschooling through summer for a few years and it works well for our family. There are a few steps that I … Read more
My hubby and I were married in 1979. Our first born, “KK”, was born in 1986. She was so amazing, and intense. Our second was born 33 months later. When we’d gotten through the difficult early ages, and just as KK began to be her own little person, the “state” wanted her! It was … Read more