Book Review: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling
We finished Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling this evening as our family read-aloud. This was a *fun* book. It was fun to read aloud because of the alliteration and tongue twisters, it was fun to listen to because the stories were engaging, it was good to discuss because we needed to emphasize the fact…
The Simple Woman’ Daybook for May 17, 2010
FOR TODAY May 17, 2010… Outside my window… rainy and grey skies darken the window. I am thinking… about today’s lessons. I am thankful for… grey skies and rain … for bringing green grass and flowers. From the learning rooms… our lessons have been much less organized for the past month, but maybe more profitable….
Weekly Report: 5/10/10-5/14/10
Monday was OK, Tuesday was awful, Wednesday was pretty good as a direct result of what we learned Tuesday [smile]. Memory Work: Bible: We worked on Genesis 1:12. Catechism/Creed: OK, *now* M-girl & N-boy are ready to move to new sections of Catechism. R-girl is doing well, but I don’t want to move her too…
The Simple Woman’ Daybook for May 10, 2010
FOR TODAY May 10, 2010 … Outside my window… the sun is hinging, the sky is blue, and the air is crisp. Is it fall? I am thinking… I like having the children sleep in. We’re going to have a light day today. I am thankful for… my wonderful husband who took care of me…
Weekly Report: 5/3/10-5/7/10
We’re slowly getting back into the groove. I have to admit that the beautiful weather makes it so *I* don’t want to do school. But, ah, self-discipline … need to keep working. We’ve been doing a lot more read-alouds. I used to loathe reading aloud. My throat got dry, my my nose got stuffy, and…
The Simple Woman’ Daybook for May 3, 2010
FOR TODAY May 3, 2010… Outside my window… It is bright and sunny. Lord willing, it will remain so … we don’t want M-girl’s soccer pictures/game canceled again! I am thinking… about rearranging the school room. I am thankful for… my husband, children, and extended family. From the learning rooms… we’re starting our study of…
Weekly Report: 4/19/10-4/30/10 (OK, so 2 weeks)
We’ve done school these past couple of weeks. Skipped a day to play outside in beautiful weather. We went to the gym, the zoo, the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, and soccer games in the past two weeks, so we’ve been super-busy, but having a lot of fun! The school days have steadily improved, although we’ve dropped…
Book Review: A Ring of Endless Light by Madeleine L’Engle
A Ring of Endless Light has long been one of my favorite books. As a teenager, I resonated with Vickie. As an adult, I find that the writing in the book is spectacular. This book challenges my views, which are significantly further on the conservative spectrum as that of L’Engle’s. This book’s theme is all…