Sometimes reading good books together can lead you onto paths that you are not expecting — just like life. Continue reading “Life lessons through literature: Grieving a raccoon”
Life lessons through literature: Grieving a raccoon
Twitterature: April 2014
I’m trying out a new format for book reviews so that I can be less boring. Continue reading “Twitterature: April 2014”
The story of the donut pirate
What happens when the Boyd girls start collaborating on an illustrated story? Magic — and some product-placement marketing for a local donut shop.
Meet My Teacher: Why Mem Fox rocks
Who is interested in a lively discussion about the virtues of phonics versus the “whole language” approach to reading instruction? Or the life of an eccentric Australian author? Or just a cute picture of our kids? You are? Read on. Continue reading “Meet My Teacher: Why Mem Fox rocks”
An ode to the Papa: the wonderful role Jon Boyd plays in our homeschool
Did you ever wonder what part the Papa plays in our homeschool? Here’s the inside scoop. Continue reading “An ode to the Papa: the wonderful role Jon Boyd plays in our homeschool”
Bathroom Math and other tales from our first day of homeschool 2013
We had our first day of the homeschool year yesterday, and I’m so pleased to say that we weathered it without any tears or mood-altering substances. (As long as you don’t count chocolate.) Continue reading “Bathroom Math and other tales from our first day of homeschool 2013”
We taught our child to read in 100 easy lessons
This spring we reached a milestone in homeschooling: we finished our first textbook. Continue reading “We taught our child to read in 100 easy lessons”
Our Lenten Tree
Last year, I wanted our family to do something for Lent. But I didn’t want to give anything up, so we _added_ something instead. Continue reading “Our Lenten Tree”
How We Keep the Fairies, the Pig Family, and Fuzz Balls from Driving Us Mad
Over the past year and a half of homeschooling, there is really only one thing that has consistently tempted me to throw in the towel and send the girls to public school. Can you guess what it is? Continue reading “How We Keep the Fairies, the Pig Family, and Fuzz Balls from Driving Us Mad”
Homeschooling with Peter Rabbit and Five in a Row
We had a lot of fun this spring studying Beatrix Potter’s classic, _The Tale of Peter Rabbit_. Take a peek at some of our activities using a curriculum pattern called “Five in a Row.” Continue reading “Homeschooling with Peter Rabbit and Five in a Row“