FOR TODAY Monday, July 12, 2010… Outside my window… It’s raining, it’s pouring, my garden is thriving. The occasional thunder-bumpers are rumbling. I am thinking… I’m not quite awake yet. I am thankful for… heavy showers replenishing the local water supply. From the learning rooms… We’re going to study Europe this week. From the kitchen……
We enjoyed taking Monday off to celebrate our nation’s independence with Daddy. We went to a parade and relaxed. We read about the Declaration of Independence. Then got down to business on Tuesday and Wednesday. When my mom asked R-girl what she learned in school, she said, “Nothing!” and when Jason asked her she said,…
FOR TODAY July 5, 2010 … Outside my window… blue skies, hot weather, playing children. I am thinking… that I should do some laundry, check the ice cream, read the paper, but that what I really want to do is read my book. I am thankful for… the freedoms God provided through the wisdom of…
Today’s CiRCE Chat on teaching from a state of rest was super helpful. (I’ll link when they post the transcript) Andrew Kern: “Purpose and Form, [ladydusk]. If the purpose is to amuse them, don’t do it. If you are cultivating the intellect and disciplining the will, do it. If the pleasure arises from the discover…
Back in the saddle again. Two days of lessons and a trip to the Zoo filled out our school week. Memory Work: Bible: … for signs and for seasons, for days and for years … Catechism/Creed: R-girl is ready to move to the “What is a sacred covenant?” section. N-boy is flying to catch up…
An Acceptable Time continues the story of Polly O’Keefe and Zachary Grey from A House Like a Lotus (which I read on vacation, but didn’t review). I have to say that I haven’t enjoyed these two books as much as I did the Austin Family series. While L’Engle’s writing is good, her universalism really comes…
FOR TODAY June 28, 2010 (Eek! Almost July) … Outside my window… wet and grey after thunderstorms in the night and more projected for today. I am thinking… about school planning and how to have things prepared ahead of time so there isn’t so much last-minuteness. I am thankful for… the ability to home educate…