Wow 2011. First Grade, Kindergarten, and Preschool. It’s gonna be crazy. It’s gonna be busy. It’s gonna be fun. Are you ready? Generally, we do “Content” together during Circle Time and “Skills” on an individual basis. Obviously those categories are not hard and fast, but it is as good a division as any. I…
Cindy is hosting a new book club! We’ll be reading Andrew Esolen’s Ten Ways’ to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child. Some quotes that stood out to me: “If we believe what we say, that “children are our greatest resource,” then we need to do something about it. Resources are valuable because they are good,…
For 2011, here are the hymns we’re planning on memorizing by month. January: Review hymns from 2010. I plan on doing a lot of review in January February: Amazing Grace … because we haven’t learned this one yet! March: Stricken, Smitten and Afflicted April: Up From the Grave He Arose May: Oh, For a Thousand…
We are at a quiet place in our read aloud schedule. Right now, we’re reading The Jungle Book (Book II) by Rudyard Kipling. I found a lovely hardcover edition that has both books included. We enjoyed Book I a lot. It is the one with the stories you know: Rikki Tikki Tavi (I always want…
Her Daughter’s Dream by Francine Rivers My rating: 4 of 5 stars This series, by Francine Rivers, was well written and interesting. I read the first book right after Christmas and finished the second moments ago. I’m glad I didn’t know about them until both had been published, waiting would have either driven me crazy…
FOR TODAY Monday, January 3, 2011… Outside my window… the sun is shining and it is brrr cold. I am thinking… that we have a busy week ahead. I am thankful for… a new year. And my sister’s new husband. Praying they are blessed in their marriage. From the learning rooms… lots of preparation this…
I’m excited about 2011. A new academic year. New curriculum. A fresh start. A few goals. The first is to significantly limit screen time, both TV and Internet. It will help make the rest easier. Theological goal: I’m planning on using Horner’s Reading Plan. As I read I want to pay special attention for themes…
Well, I’ve joined modern blogger days for 2011 changing from my second or third layout after many many years. As I will have had this blog since 2001 (a decade!) an update is long overdue!
Handel’s Messiah by Calvin Stapert My rating: 3 of 5 stars I really wanted to love this book. And I did love parts. And it is one I would recommend, particularly to someone very familiar with The Messiah. It just felt like something was missing. I know it was about The Messiah, but if you’re…