In the winter, our whole family seems to need more sleep. We go to bed earlier, get up later, and repeat. Daily. And yearly. Now, I know we’re not the only ones. In fact, I’ve heard that this is a normal physiological response to winter. I’m so thankful that we can just rest as we […]
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Our Museum
When you find something beautiful or interesting on your nature walks, what do you do with it? We put it in our museum. We have cones, seed pods, dried ferns, and a shelf fungus (bottom center). The bird corner includes old nests as well as feathers. We’ve discovered that blue jay feathers lose their blue […]
Going with the Flow: Mid-Year Changes in Elementary Science and High School Bible, Lit, and History
We rarely make major curriculum adjustments partway through the school year. This year, however, we made two huge changes that, so far, are going well. The Little Misses have changed science programs, and Mr. 16 has switched to Veritas Press’s Omnibus for most of his Bible, history, and literature. Elementary Science Changes The Little Misses […]
Great Educational Gifts with Frugal Options
The gifts I dearly love to give are both memorable and educational. They invite activity and learning, fire the imagination, and provide many hours of enjoyment. The trick is to make sure that they meet present interests; I’ve found that gifts rarely spark a new interest. Here’s a list of winning gifts that we’ve given […]
Free Digital Issue of Homeschool Horizons
Homeschool Horizons is a new Canadian magazine run by Shannon and her husband Tony. I’ve met Shannon, and she’s a sweet bubbly homeschooling mom who wants to encourage homeschoolers across Canada and is willing to share with the whole world. You should not miss the article by Anne White (one of the Ambleside Online founders) in which […]