FOR TODAY April 19, 2010… Outside my window… is a dark sky. It is later than I usually post. I am thinking… about learning, virtue, and how education ties together. I am thankful for… quiet evenings with my husband. From the learning rooms… we’re starting to study Europe this week. From the kitchen… leftovers cleared…
If you’re interested in teaching math classically from a Christian perspective and integrating it into all studies, you should listen to this talk (free!) by Linda Janikowski. Fantastic.
Last weekend I went to the Cincinnati Homeschool Convention, was encouraged and re-energized. I changed some things around in our schedule: extended Circle Time to an hour in order to include more read aloud time and N-boy and R-girl traded their one-on-one time as N-boy was having a hard time re-engaging in school work and…
I have (and continue to) enjoyed Nancy Wilson’s writing from The Fruit of her Hands; to reading the blog she and her daughters (and daughters-in-law) write, femina; to now Building Her House. She gives small little bits of wisdom in a framework that is approachable and interesting. The writing is easy to read, the encouragement…
I’m certain the neighbors are a tad curious as to why we still have up our Christmas wreath: I will admit to some responsibility for the delinquency, but am no longer responsible:
FOR TODAY April 12, 2010 … Outside my window… it is a beautiful, blue-skied spring day. The birds are chirping. The breeze is pleasant. Really, only a bit warmer and the day would be perfect. I am thinking… about How to Think. Martin Cothran’s session at the Midwest Homeschool Conference this past weekend. It was…
FOR TODAY April 5, 2010… Outside my window… the sun is shining and it is warm and lovely. I am thinking… about taking a nap. I am thankful for… family … we had a great time with both Jason & my families this weekend. Also that Jason has accepted a new position at his work!…
We met Grammy, Aunt J, E, and A at COSI today. Here’s Grammy with all of her grandchildren: We played in the Space, Grossology, Outdoor Playground, Gadgets, and Kidspace exhibits/areas and had a great time. Thanks for inviting us, Aunt J!