Have you ever wanted to touch an old journal page or document but were afraid you’d damage it? There is something intriguing about old papers and documents that make me realize, what a treasure they are to us. You can now get that same feeling when you add this simple special touch to a history project. You’ll [...]
The power of inertia – it is alive and well at our house. How about yours? I’ve found that if I am moving from one task to the next without much pause or break, I am able to accomplish much. But if I let my body return to a place of rest, I really struggle [...]
Until recently, personal interests at our house were easily satisfied through unit studies and a trip to the library. Lately, however, my daughter has an insatiable interest in animals. The nonfiction section of our library has become her new favorite place to be. For hours each day, her face is stuck in a book and [...]
Once you dive into the homeschooling world, it doesn’t take long to hear the praises of and almost obsession with the classics. I admit I have a love/hate relationship with them myself. Here is a small sample of the various lists of The Classics: Timeless Classics Great Book Lists Modern Library Top 100 Novels Classics [...]
We like to make learning fun. We often do that by playing games. Card games can be used in a variety of ways. Here are some fall themed customizable cards for you to print. Trick or Treat Download Apples and Pears Download By modeling a simple GO FISH or MATCHING type game you can customize [...]
I have a confession – sometimes I go through the drive thru. Yes, I said it! It’s true. BUT I only go through the drive thru under certain circumstances like when: I am starving and I just can’t wait any longer to eat I am in a hurry and don’t have time to sit down [...]