Although we’re officially ‘doing school’ now, this week’s highlights are, as usual, more about life than formal learning. Highlights One highlight was the church picnic in the rain. While adults bundled up in coats almost thick enough for winter, the little children swam. They said the water was warmer than the air! We took the […]
Homeschool
On the Eve of the First Day
Hear the music in the background: “Totally unprepared are we, to face a world of school; totally unprepared are we, to live life by that rule….” Well, not totally unprepared, although that fits the song! But I still don’t feel quite ready. We went to a church picnic–in the rain–instead of doing the final little preparations, […]
Deal on The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
As we head back into school mode, I’m eagerly waiting for my fall issue of The Old Schoolhouse magazine. It will be glossy, encouraging, and full of all sorts of interesting tidbits. If you’re interested in trying it out for yourself, this is a great time to subscribe. Currently, TOS magazine is offering a deal […]
Reduced Price: Fall Homeschool Expo—Celebrate Homeschooling
If you anticipate wanting some inspiration and encouragement this fall, this is a perfect time to register for the online Schoolhouse Expo, October 4-8. Until midnight August 22, you can save $5 per ticket and pay only $19.99 for the Expo as well as over $200 in free E-Books. MP3 copies of each session come […]
Holiday Highlights: A Piano Recital
The absolute highlight of our week was a piano recital by homeschool graduate Wei Sim, who currently studies at Columbia University. Well over a hundred people gathered to enjoy the hour and a half program that included Beethoven, Bach, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, and more. Wei, who hopes ‘to continue to use his gifts to glorify God’ […]