Yesterday marked the end of our second quarter for this 2016-2017 homeschool year. Half-way done feels like a huge accomplishment, especially since this school year is proving to be a bit more challenging than last year. Fourth grade curriculum kicks it up a notch, it seems, and in a way it feels like we were finally hitting our stride. But that’s okay…
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Five Reasons to Read Middle Grade Fiction
Confession: Everyone but me is in bed around here. I stayed up late because I had to finish reading The City of Ember, a book L. and I have been reading for our homeschool literature class this year. We’re scheduled to finish it up together this week, but I couldn’t wait. I had to know what happened. More and more,…
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Fun With Dry Ice
As a homeschooling, introverted homebody, I do a significant amount of my shopping online. What’s not to love? Push a button, wait a few days and — voila! — a package shows up on our doorstep with exactly what I needed. As Christmas approaches, I’ve been shopping online not just for gifts, but also for supplies for any entertaining we’ll…
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A Tree with No Ornaments
This is a record for us. Here we are, less than 10 days before Christmas, and our tree — though nice and sparkly with its pre-attached lights — remains undecorated. Not a single ornament hangs from a branch; no star adorns the tippy-top. It is bare. Of course, I have some good reasons for this sad state of affairs. I’m an…
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Photo catch-up
I’m currently about one week in to a Facebook break, which has been more refreshing than I thought it would be. I do really miss seeing what everyone is up to, but for now, this break is the right thing. I do know, though, that a few people have wondered what we’re up to and have missed seeing our everyday…
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