Three Beloved Classics by E. B. White: Charlotte’s Web/the Trumpet of the Swan/Stuart Little by E.B. White My rating: 5 of 5 stars Own. We’ve now read all of these, but it was supposed to be for The Trumpet of the Swan. We all loved it. We being the children and me. It was weird. …
We had a pretty good week. We did a lot of our work, but didn’t do History or Science. We are keeping up on our new chore system, and the house looks like it! I’ll try to post about it next week. Phonics: N-boy: is flying through two-syllable words. He liked banging on the table…
I’m such a follower … I almost did this meme yesterday when Mama Squirrel posted it (unbidded, even). But look, Brandy tagged me anyway. And, so, here is some content 😉 ONE HOMESCHOOLING BOOK YOU HAVE ENJOYED Dr. Perrin’s (free download!) booklet “An Introduction to Classical Education” ties the best parts of The Well-Trained Mind…
Memory Work for the week of … : August 29, 2011 Bible: Psalm 1, reviewing Gen 1 and Gal 5:22-23 Catechism/Creed: We almost have the Nicene Creed down. M-girl is working on the 7th and 8th Commandments, N-boy is working on Christ’s offices, and R-girl is working on what Jesus undertook in the Covenant of…
FOR TODAY Monday, August 29 … Outside my window… beautiful, cool, crisp, autumn is on its way! I am thinking… about all the school stuff that needs done. I am thankful… for a weekend with much accomplishment. From the learning rooms… we’re going to make dye and dye pasta sometime this week. In the kitchen……
We had a pretty lovely week. There were definitely snags here and there, attitudes and such, but we accomplished all the work I had put together. Sorry for the lack of pictures, I know that makes WRs more interesting, but I’m pretty happy to be getting through our work! Phonics: N-boy: Read 3 McGuffey’s lessons…
FOR TODAYAugust 22, 2011… Outside my window… sunny and it was cool this morning but seems to be warming up. I am thinking… that our first-ever Notice of Intent to homeschool should arrive at the school offices today. I am thankful… that Jason’s parents were able to worship and spend the afternoon with us yesterday….
FOR TODAY August 15, 2011… Outside my window… cloudy, grey, cool … opened all the windows 🙂 I am thinking… about prairies and the travel pioneers had to do to get through them. I am thankful… to have finished the Preservation Parks Letterbox adventure for the first time this summer! From the learning rooms… project…