In my life this week…We’ve been busy preparing for Sinter Klaas, the Dutch Santa Claus. His special day is this weekend. This family tradition works for us and has the advantage that our Christmas focusses on our Lord, not presents. In our homeschool this week… The end of November means the end of NaNoWriMo. That […]
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Weekly Wrap-Up: Reading Week
In my life this week…Books, books, and more books. In our homeschool this week… Besides entering a Remembrance Day contest and working on their NaNoWriMo projects, the children read. Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share… If you’ve never tried a reading week, do. It’s a great break for everyone and can jumpstart all sorts […]
Weekly Wrap-Up: Writing and Veterans
In my life this week… After washing windows and swimming laps, I needed to rest for several days. It worked out beautifully because a whole stack of reading material was waiting for me. We had warm weather much of the week, but when we needed to turn the fire on everyone seemed to relax. This […]
Weekly Wrap Up: NaNo and Fall Cleaning
In my life this week… We got our fireplace insert working. Suddenly everyone wants to spend more time in the living room where it’s cozy and warm. In our homeschool this week… NaNoWriMo has started. Everyone is taking a break from English, and writing fiction instead. Or researching settings, discussing characters, and adding to plots. […]
Our Family’s NaNo
National Novel Writing Month has started! And just in time, too. After 8 weeks of formal schooling we’re all ready for a change. And what could more refreshing than dropping all English requirements, from phonics to grammar, from handwriting to typing, from simple reader to American literature, and from copy work to The Elements of […]