Creative Writing: King the Corn Snake
So, after we had that really bad day that turned out to be a good day, I’m reconsidering the “unschooling” method and at least trying to incorporate it on a mild level. For starters, I asked tLG what she wanted…
A Bad Day at Homeschool
On Friday, we were having what I would call a “bad” homeschool day. She was distracted. I was distracted. She was complaining. I was complaining. It was Friday. Neither of us wanted to do any work. So, I called it…
Curriculum Kits – Nashville Public Library
Last year, before we were even thinking about homeschooling, the Nashville Library started offering Curriculum Kits. I thought they were a great idea and was excited to finally get to try one. We picked Asia for our first one. tLG…
Basket Weaving
Basket weaving has forever been a joke often used in reference to college electives. Basically, it means you are goofing off but still getting college credit. In our homeschool we totally have a basket weaving course. Except she really learns…
February 2014 Family Update
February. In some ways there is nothing new to report, especially if you are a regular reader of this blog. Click the links below for details. To recap our homeschooling highlights, we made it through our first month, went on…
February 2014 in Pictures
Click here for the full February update. Homeschool Room Making Origami Hearts Somebody is growing up way too fast! Field Trip to the Symphony Enjoying a sunny day this winter Our little Auburn fan Valentine Party This kid LOVES books
Better Than The Book Fair
Earlier this week, some friends were talking about the book fair at their school. This is the first time that tLG has really missed anything to do with public school so we needed to come up with a homeschool version…
[REVIEW] A Love That Multiplies (Duggar)
A Love That MultipliesBy: Michelle & Jim Bob DuggarPreview Here Back in November, we had an opportunity to meet the Duggar Family. That night I also purchased their latest book, so we could have it signed, of course. A Love…
A Girl and Her Library Books
On Mondays, while tLG is at her Engineering for Kids class, I run over to the library and load up on books for the week. I try to pick a variety of picture books, chapter books, and non-fiction books. Ideally,…
Our Family Bedroom
Our Family Bedroom I know that family beds are a controversial topic but this is what works for us. Here’s why. Background tLG has always been a terrible sleeper. We attempted co-sleeping in infancy. She thought it was an all-night…