Before the start of 2014, this is what I thought was going to work. It is very similar to what was working at the end of our 2013 Academic Year. I think I will need to make some minor changes, though. Move lunch earlier – noon instead – make the afternoon session go to 2:30…
FOR TODAY the first day of school!Outside my window…is a wet, grey, January day. At least it isn’t as blustery. Praising God…that He makes all things beautiful in time … and that His mercies are new every morning. I am thinking…I need some of those mercies for tomorrow. I am thankful…for the ability to educate…
A to Z with C. S. Lewis by Louis A. Markos My rating: 4 of 5 stars Kindle. This was offered free for Kindle in 2013, and I snatched it up. I was glad to have this quick overview to get me into thinking about Lewis, his influence (and influences), and his writing before our…
2013 was a solid year for all of the children. What I planned last January can be found here. Circle Time changed and grew and adapted as needed, but stuck generally to the plan at the beginning of the year. We fell of the horse sometimes and climbed back on it sometimes (the end of…
I’m reading the new book about Christian Classical Education from Classical Academic Press. I’m still in the introduction, but am finding it to be excellent so far (and going right along with what so many are posting in Desiring the Kingdom). The book is called The Liberal Arts Tradition by Kevin Clark and Ravi Scott…
Sarah is encouraging us bloggers to look at our old posts. This month we’re to find our “Most Clicks of All Time.” I’m going to provide my “Most Clicked since Blogger started keeping stats for us” since I’ve blogged for a long, long time: since before Blogger hosted pictures. or comments. or really much of…
FOR TODAYEpiphany! Outside my window…it is very cold. The sky was blue, but is now grey. We’ll see if we get more snow. I am thinking…about school. I am thankful…that the pediatrician appointments went well and that the children are all healthy. In the kitchen…it’s about time to make lunch. We had oatmeal with coconut…
I have pinned a few Hobbit-inspired cakes on my January Pinterest board because my son has loved listening to the Hobbit and wanted that for his birthday (I thought I was going to be doing a baseball cake, first. He changed his mind. I baked the cake in a bowl so it would be rounded. …
First book of 2014. The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers My rating: 5 of 5 stars Library. Perhaps it was Christmas, perhaps it was my own busyness, but I thought Parts I and II dragged a bit. I kept checking page numbers; sighed that part of the mystery was – once again –…