Renaissance life in a post-modern world
Posted in Education on Oct 1st, 2008
Encourage your children to incorporate note taking into their reading activities. Novels, short stories, and even poetry will take on new meaning as they record profound quotes, funny quips and new vocabulary.
Note-taking should not become a tedious, overwhelming task. It should not impede, but enhance your child’s reading experience. Initiate the process with manageable goals. [...]
Posted in Family and Children on Aug 28th, 2008
Last week my eldest daughter and I drove my son back to college. He is a sophomore this year. This simply means that I was not filled with anxiety as I anticipated leaving him at school. I will miss him and, of course, worry about him as any mother would. However, I know he was a great [...]
Posted in Education on Aug 20th, 2008
The following is a list of my favorite illustrated books for young children.
The Biggest Bear
Floss
The Story of Ping
Goodnight Moon
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Prayer for a Child (the original is beautifully illustrated)
Caps For Sale
The Story of Babar
Crictor
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Mike Mulligan and the Steam Shovel
The Little Engine That Could
Blueberries For Sal
One Morning in Maine
Make [...]
Posted in Education on Aug 13th, 2008
Finally, 12th grade. . .
The senior year of high-school is an exciting, watershed moment in a young person’s life. Children are on the brink of a new era. I think it’s important that they enjoy this year and, yet, take it seriously. It can be a fun, memorable year and still be quite productive. Following is my [...]
Posted in Education on Aug 12th, 2008
Now homeschooling your 10th grader. . .
In 10th grade I enroll my children in an online Western Literature class through Scholars Online. In many respects this class has become a rite-of-passage for my kids. They look forward to it with fear and trembling. In all actuality, it is not that bad. The class offers a rigorous overview [...]
Posted in Education on Aug 6th, 2008
Now, for homeschooling your 9th grader…
This should be a transition year for students. It’s time for the big leagues. Grades and record-keeping are important; therefore, everyone needs to be diligent and disciplined. Yet, you still have time to work out the organization and maintainance of your records. By next year, this all should be set in stone. Efficient record-keeping will make [...]
Posted in Education on Jul 30th, 2008
I am finally pulling together my plans for the upcoming school year. I posted my younger children’s schedules and curriculum earlier. Now, I can let you know how the rest of my group will be spending their days . . . and, sometimes, nights!
I have finalized my 6th grader’s schedule, so I will share this information today. I [...]
Posted in Education on Jul 2nd, 2008
Our children have not been given the opportunity to read much in the way of pop literature. They have missed out on ”The Babysitter Club”, “The Saddle Club”, and even the “Harry Potter” collection. They rarely read Christian pop-literature such as “The Mandie Series”, Janette Oke’s ”Women of the West”, and Tim LaHaye’s ”Left Behind: The Kids” series.
It’s not that [...]
Posted in Education on Jun 10th, 2008
Children’s education is always on my heart. We have been homeschooling our children for about 15 years now. More than ever, I realize that most mothers play a vital role in their children’s education. Many homeschool their children full-time as I do. Even more spend countless hours with their children in the evenings after they return home from [...]
