Wednesdays with Words: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Last week I shared how Classical Education drew me at least partially because of its historical, traditional nature. The Introduction of Karen Glass’ book Consider This takes a giant leap in disabusing me of that perception. It is not possible to fully understand classical education by looking at what they did in the past–perhaps the…
Weekly Report: December 8-12, 2014
December is usually a busy time and I generally have big plans for our Yuletide Session (2010, 2011, 2013). This year we do not. We’re still doing extra activities as we desire, but no memory work, no Circle Time, no assigned anything. We all need a break. That’s not entirely true. M-girl is participating in…
School Disguised as Gifts: Wrap-up
One last idea, one of my favorite received gifts, then some links. Last year I was gifted a card table with the legs cut off. We use it all the time: games, folding laundry, doing puzzles, making posters, eating lunch in front of a video. It can easily go away and it holds a lot…
Wednesdays with Words: Not Because it is Old
Well, I owe many of you an apology. I didn’t make it to any of your posts in the last week and this week has rolled around again. I know that was one of the best things Cindy did when she began and hosted WwW; comments and consideration of your ideas all around. I will…
Wednesdays with Words: The Internet Was Broken Edition
My husband got home from his annual hunting trip and fixed the internet connection. Hooray! Please link away! ‘);
Wednesdays with Words: The ACK! I forgot it was Wednesday Edition …
One of the problems with being off school is being off schedule. Sorry this is so late, I hope you all post even through the weekend! I’ve been thinking about Thanksgiving this week and I always consider Psalm 136:1-3 during this season: Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for his steadfast love…