Last week I packed up the books and curricula that we no longer need in preparation for our beloved annual used book sale. Along with over two dozen other moms, I set up my table, laid out my books, and then went browsing. I found treasures like Ambleside Online’s Among The Pond People, Jansen’s The […]
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Free Online Class on Lasers and Light
Do you want your kids to get excited about science? Here’a a chance to see one of Aurora Lipper’s super-popular presentations. (The last one she did drew over 3700 people!) On Monday, April 11, your children (and you) can enjoy a video class on Lasers and Light. You will need to register at that link, but the […]
World Math and Spelling Days
Occasionally people need a change. Intense math competitions with kids from around the globe are just the ticket for my kids. They love World Math Day . They improve their arithmetic knowledge (if you need to count on your fingers, you’ll never win!), learn about geography and time zones, and have a great time. What’s more, it’s […]
Four Record-Keeping Tips for Homeschools
We live in a province where no official homeschool records need to be kept, except for university admissions. On top of that, we like to make up our own courses. I suppose that it is therefore inevitable that we struggle with record-keeping. I know that we’re not the only family struggling with this issue. As […]